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Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite

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Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Vango Cobra 400 Down Sleeping Bag - Anthracite
Experience adventure with the uniquely designed Cobra 400 - the perfect lightweight option for fast-paced treks. The Welded Box Wall construction and down-filled baffle channels provide superior insulation and a comfortable distribution of warmth from head to toe. Made with durable and water-resistant 20D 380T Nylon Outer Shell fabric, the Cobra ensures long-lasting use. Plus, the added Thermal Reverb technology radiates your body heat for ultimate warmth and comfort, making it the perfect companion for any outdoor excursion.

Features:
  • Welded Box Wall Construction - The down filling is contained in welded box shaped baffle channels for maximum loft and to maintain an even distribution of down from head to toe, reducing heat loss through the seams
  • 20D 380T Nylon Outer Shell Fabric - This fabric is durable and water resistant and protects the goose down from the elements, ensuring the sleeping bag performs at its best and is long-lasting
  • Thermal Reverb - Aluminimised layer reflects heat back to the user to increase warmth
  • Hydro Barrier Down - Premium 90/10 700 Fill Power Goose Down stays drier 4x longer than untreated down
  • Ethically Sourced Down - RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certified down that has been humanely collected down from birds that have not been subject to any unnecessary harm
  • Full Length Two-Way Auto-Lock Zip with Zip Guard - Used to seal in warmth or provide ventilation and can be used from inside the bag. Anti-catch piping helps to prevent the zip from snagging on the lining
  • Zip Protector and Plastic Snap System - Ensures easy and simple opening and closing of sleeping bag
  • Insulated Adjustable Shoulder Baffle - Stops heat escaping from around the hood opening
  • 3D Hood with Multi-Cord Closure - Precise fit with dual cord adjustment. Individual cord diameter allows easy differentiation in the dark
  • Arrow Foot - Ergonomically designed foot area allowing feet to relax into their natural position
  • 3D Insulated Zip Baffle - Minimises heat loss through the zip and the 3D shape allows the filling to loft and provide insulation
  • Internal Pocket - For convenient storage of small items such as mobile phones
  • Omega Shaping - Engineered for warmth. Omega shaped bags are ergonomically tailored around the head and shoulders. Zips and seams are placed in the lower section of the bag to retain warmth more effectively
  • 4-Strap Compression Stuffsack - Minimises pack size for easy transportation
  • Independently Tested - Gives you reassurance that the temperature ratings are accurate ISO 23537-1:2016
  • Mesh Storage Sack - Allows down to loft whilst in storage, increasing the lifespan of sleeping bag
  • Weight: 0.92kg
  • Comfort: -1°C
  • Fill Type: 90/10 Goose Down
  • Suggested Usage Min: -8°C, Suggested Usage Max: 15°C
  • Ext Chest Width: 80cm, Int Chest Width: 75cm
  • Max User Height: 190cm
  • Int Length: 205cm
  • Int Foot Width: 48cm
  • Shape: Mummy
  • Performance: 3 Season

Customer Reviews

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Thomas Knight
Great service but product not without it's flaws.

Fresh air junkie were incredibly quick sending out the item which was brilliant!

The following are my thoughts after camping in Scotland for 10 days using this bag.

Pros:
* Fairly lightweight.
* Packs down relatively small.
* Good value for a down bag.
* Useful comfort rating.
* Ability to vent the legs.

Cons:
* Has a strange dried blood/metallic odour which I found unpleasant.
* I woke up when it was cold despite being above the 'comfort' rating of -1
* The bag wasn't breathable enough which made me sweat.
* Feathers escaping through the fabric into my tent got very annoying.
* Adjusting the hood was a bit awkward.

In summary, I would definitely buy from fresh air junkie again, however I wouldn't really recommend this bag mostly because of the odour though I haven't tried washing it. (who would want to wash a brand new down bag!?) My feather quilt at home doesn't smell like this so why should a sleeping bag? I also think that the bag has a narrow comfort range, and that the 'comfort' value of -1 is a misrepresentation - it seems like a lower limit in practice.

As for the breathabilty, I do always find feathers a bit sweaty but this seemed much worse than I expected which I guess is because of the hydrophobic coating. I don't know if feathers escaping from a down bag is normal or not but folks I mentioned it to on the mountains seemed surprised! Expect to sweep and sweep your tent and pluck feathers out of your socks every morning.

In the end, I wished I had gone for a synthetic bag instead. My old bag was synthetic and wasn't very small or lightweight. Maybe technology is getting better in this regard, but the skeptic in me wonders if perhaps manufacturers are simply now in the business of misrepresenting the temperature ratings?

Whatever you buy, make the most of it and have a nice holiday!! (Tip: if you wake up feeling cold, put some extra layers on otherwise you'll keep waking up! Sweaty? Open the zippers some and vent the bag more.)

-Tom

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Paul Clark
Vango Cobra 400

Haven’t used it yet but all seems good.

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Adam Garner-Greene
Excellent customer service!

Once the bag arrived I had a few questions about the product. Simon was so quick to answer with very helpful replies. Amazing communication and felt like I was being looked after. I can’t comment on the bag yet as I haven’t used it.

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Mark Wigston
Great Price & Quick Service

Searched the web for the product I wanted and then found this company selling it cheaper than everyone else. Reviews were positive on firm and so I ordered it from Freshair Junkie. Arrived within a few days. Product is as described and I look forward to trying my new sleeping bag soon.

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Paul

Snug and warm, great service.