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Backcountry Body Bag
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SKU: backcountry-body-bag
Overview
Built for hunters and other backcountry users who want a compact sleep system without the bulk of a full mummy bag, this full-zip design is suited to warmer months and early archery season trips. It uses continuous filament Climashield Apex 6 oz synthetic insulation, a RhinoSkin 30d ripstop nylon shell, and heavy-duty YKK zippers, with a tapered rectangular shape that helps keep size and weight in check. The bag can be used as a stand-alone sleeping bag or opened flat as a ground cloth, and the integrated pouch, drawstring closure, and multiple zipper pulls add practical versatility in camp. Its trade-off is straightforward: it does not provide the fully enclosed hooded coverage of a traditional mummy bag, so cooler conditions may call for added head and shoulder insulation.
Why Hunters Choose the Kifaru Intl
Lightweight Full-zip
Sleep system for reduced pack
Continuous Filament
Climashield Apex 6oz synthetic insulation
Rhinoskin 30d
Ripstop Nylon shell for lightweight
Can Be
Used as a standalone sleeping
Three Zipper
Pulls allow adjustable venting
Key Features
- Lightest full zip sleep system in the line
- Uses continuous filament, non-quilted Climashield Apex 6 oz synthetic insulation
- RhinoSkin 30d Ripstop Nylon shell for lightweight durability
- Heavy-duty YKK zippers with three pulls for venting control
- Can be used as a stand-alone sleeping bag or ground cloth
- Tapered rectangular design with no enclosed mummy-style hood
- Built-in pouch serves as a pillow, with drawstring closure
Best Used For
- Warm-weather hunters needing a light full-zip sleep system for early archery season camps
- Minimalist backcountry users who want one piece for sleeping bag and ground cloth use
- Hunters with limited pack space looking for a tapered, compact insulation layer
- Campers who prefer venting control and a fully unzippable design in milder conditions
- Users wanting a built-in pillow pouch and pad attachment tabs for organized sleep setups
Specifications
| Can Be Fully Unzipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Closure Type | full zip closure |
| Dimensions Unzipped | 70" wide open end x 83" tall tapered to 48" at the footbox |
| Dimensions Zipped | 35" diameter opening x 24" diameter foot box x 83" tall |
| Drawstring Closure | Yes |
| Insulation | Climashield Apex 6oz synthetic insulation |
| Insulation Weight | 6 oz / square yard |
| Pillow Feature | Built in pouch serves as a pillow |
| Seasonality | warmer months and early archery seasons |
| Shape | tapered rectangular design |
| Shell Material | RhinoSkin 30d Ripstop Nylon |
| Sleeping Pad Attachment Tabs | Multiple tabs on the brown side for connecting your bag to your sleeping pad |
| Use Case | stand alone sleeping bag or ground cloth |
| Zipper Pulls | Three zipper pulls to control venting |
| Zipper Type | heavy duty YKK zippers |
Pros
- Lightweight full-zip sleep system for reduced pack bulk
- Continuous filament Climashield Apex 6oz synthetic insulation
- RhinoSkin 30d Ripstop Nylon shell for lightweight durability
- Can be used as a standalone sleeping bag or ground cloth
- Three zipper pulls allow adjustable venting
- Built-in pouch can serve as a pillow
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Best suited to warmer months and early archery seasons; it is not intended as a full baffled mummy bag for colder conditions.
- The tapered rectangular design does not include a fully enclosed mummy-style hood, so head and shoulder coverage may require separate layers such as a hooded jacket or beanie.
- Its multi-use, lightweight design prioritizes packability and versatility, which means it is less focused on maximum enclosure than a traditional sleeping bag.
- The integrated pillow pouch and pad-attachment tabs add utility, but they also reflect a more minimalist setup that may require additional gear to use comfortably in the field.
Suggested Comparisons
- Lightweight synthetic sleeping bag
- Full-zip sleep system
- Backcountry sleeping quilt
- Sleeping pad-compatible sleep system
Suggested Accessories
- Sleeping pad
- Puffy jacket with hood
- Beanie
- Stuff sack
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Backcountry Body Bag a full sleeping bag or more of a sleep system layer?
It is described as the lightest full zip sleep system and can be used as a stand-alone sleeping bag or as a ground cloth.
Does it have a hood for head coverage?
No. The description says the tapered rectangular design does not include a fully enclosed mummy-style hood. It suggests using a hooded puffy jacket or a beanie for added head and shoulder coverage in cooler conditions.
Can it be fully unzipped?
Yes. The Backcountry Body Bag can be fully unzipped, and it also has three zipper pulls to help control venting.
How is it set up to stay attached to a sleeping pad?
It has paracord tabs sewn along the edges, and the description notes multiple tabs on the brown side for connecting the bag to a sleeping pad.
What are the listed dimensions and insulation details?
Zipped dimensions are listed as 35" diameter opening x 24" diameter foot box x 83" tall. Unzipped, it measures 70" wide at the open end x 83" tall, tapering to 48" at the footbox. The insulation is listed as 6 oz/square yard Apex insulation.