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Warm enough, but I would have liked thé outer shell tot be thicker. Have not tried it yet in really cold conditions.
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A very good sleeping bag. I bought an L-sized bag and it fit my 190-centimeter frame very well, and there is still room at the end of the leg to dry and warm things. Placing the zipper in the middle of the bag is really smart because it works for both right- and left-handed people. The zipper is also very smooth and reliable, and the bag can only be opened by gently pulling on the edges of the bag. This is an important feature for me because I want a bag that opens immediately and without complications if I'm in a hurry for one reason or another. By adjusting the zipper, the bag can be comfortably ventilated in the summer or when staying indoors.
Tested in a T-shirt and boxers in -8.5 degree frost and +16 degree indoor accommodation and in both I slept like a bear in its nest. The bag breathes incredibly well. The only slightly disturbing thing is the position of the Hood's clamps, they want to hang right at the mouth when the Hood is pulled up, but you get used to this too.
I was torn between this and the more expensive down sleeping bag, but in the end I chose this one because it can be washed in the machine without the filling getting completely ruined, and this is a much cheaper option. Carinthia Trope is coming here as a friend, so she can handle even worse frosts.
In summary, a very good value for money package. You can definitely find lighter sleeping bags, but you can't get them cheaper with the same features.
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Amazing sleeping bag. Easy access to get in and out and regulate temperature. The compression bag that comes with it is very good, no need to buy additional gear for it.
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Excellent sleeping bag. What it loses in down bags with the corresponding heat classification in weight and size, it wins in carefreeness and reliability. Found to be excellent and feels airy and comfortable to wear. It also goes with you in the summer, mostly as a blanket, and if necessary, it can withstand the cold with a good sleeping pad, well below freezing.
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I've only used this down to -2 so far,but it performed amazingly. I had on socks, trousers and a t-shirt while I was in the sleeping bag and I was almost too hot. The overall quality and warmth of the bag is excellent.
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Very good, warm and beautiful sleeping bag. Spending the night in a cold car in December went smoothly. We enjoy it, THANK YOU very much!
We haven't tested it in the mountains yet, but we think sub-zero temperatures won't be a problem. With a good mat, spending the night in the snow shouldn't be a frosty experience. We think this sleeping bag is well worth its price. Shipping was also quick and problem-free.
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An excellent sleeping bag in every way. I also have a Carinthia Tropen and they are the same inside dimensions. This Defense 4 is of course significantly warmer.
I haven't been able to test the Defense 4 in a real situation yet, but for my taste the Tropen is too cold when temperatures go below +5c, which is why the idea is to use the defense also on hikes in Lapland in the early summer, if there are still night frosts.
Carinthia's bags are spacious on the inside, but when packed, the bag is also larger than many competitors. I personally cannot sleep in a bag that is too narrow, Carinthia has been a great choice for me.
Defense 4 is really quite close to PV's sleeping bag, so if you liked it, you'll like this too.
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AAA five star sleeping bag. Performs as described. Very happy with this sleeping bag. Would recommend to anyone.
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A couple of nights behind with that bag. The temperature was about 10 degrees on the plus side. It didn't freeze. Now in retrospect, I might have taken that 200cm bag. That 185 is a bit much for a 175 sleeper, especially if there is still a travel pillow inside the bag. A matter of taste, of course. I personally like a slightly wider bag. Of course, colder weather has the advantage of that smaller size.
The product is what is promised and seems to be of high quality. The zippers open properly, so the bag can be opened quickly if necessary. The product came relatively quickly, so it's OK in this regard as well. We'll be able to test the bag properly soon as we head towards autumn/winter.
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A good universal bag for all seasons. The zipper on the top works excellently when worn as a zipper. In addition, I have a Defense 1 Top summer bag and these together kept me warm in -14 degrees below zero last winter. Big and heavy, but a milspec quality bag has these features too.
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I did not a have chance to test it in the winter yet, but the overall build quality and design looks great, everything works as expected.
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The first nights with the new sleeping bag were as expected. In the Carinthia bag, you can sleep warm, even if the temperature drops to freezing at night. The sleeping bag is comfortably soft and just the right size (177 cm and 75 kg). A light bag for hiking looking for a quality sleeping bag.
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As expected. Child is very happy.
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Very happy with my choice and the speed of delivery. The sleeping bag is really warm and of high quality. Delivered to Estonia in 2-3 days.
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Great shopping, warm; -20c good dreams, practical, because of the color it stays clean for a long time, in addition, buy someone other than Carinthina's own polycotton inner sheet (sands and gets wet) and you even get a touch of luxury (I have a silk inner bag by Cocoon)
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Carinthia 4 has been with me on a few winter trips and overnight stays. The last night was on the porch and the frost dropped from -12 degrees to -22 degrees. At 180 cm and 79 kg, it happened that in the morning during the worst frost, sleeping ended in freezing. At that time I also used a summer bag inside the Carinthia. At -5 degrees below zero, I have also slept in the shed with only Carinthia, and at that time it worked comfortably and did not freeze. In retrospect, I could have ordered a slightly better freezer bag, so that the comfort level could have been improved.
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well constructed, strong zippers....good shape to comform to body....fits well inside tropen....does not pack very small
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It's worth to spend money. Good quality for soldiers
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Quality feels very good and the shell material is very water repellent and keeps you warm even if consendation gets on your bag. In -6 i was hoping that the hood could be tightened better to your face to avoid cold getting inside the bag, especially when sleeping on the side. Im 175cm and feel that the 185cm model is just about big enough. Would recommend the longer version if you’re over 180cm. For moist environments, I think this is about the best you can get and the price is very good. I like the g-loft material alot. Just wishing for some collar around the neck to avoid cold air leaking inside while sleeping on the side. Otherwise the small opening works very well
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This is the best sleeping bag you can buy! the best "bang for the buck"!
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I have yet to test it out due to lack of free time aligning with hiking and camping in the cold weather, but it fits me perfectly. It fits inside my Defense 1 bag perfectly. So willing to push the limits on my new gear asap.
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A great sleeping bag for all conditions. First night at -8 degrees and really warm inside the bag all night. Good adjustability in the breathing hole, but it should be a little lower for your taste, now you have to lay down the sleeping bag when you go to sleep. An easy-to-use sleeping bag that doesn't take long to pack.
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Bought this for it's compact size and temp rating. But I sleep cold so this keeps my upper half warm down to about 30 F (-1.1 C) instead of the stated 5 F (-15 C). The Carinthia Defence 1 fits inside this for added insulation, but my area hasn't got cold enough to test the 2 together.
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An excellent sleeping bag for its price. On the inside, fastening loops to which you can attach a separately purchased inner bag or Carinthia Troopen to bring extra warmth. Really warm in itself. The package size is quite big, but it is a winter sleeping bag, which are always big. You can get a smaller one for double the price if you get a down sleeping bag.
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well packed. compact and warm
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Very warm and comfortable. easy
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There is a thicker feeling compared to Defense1.
I haven't used it outside yet, but I think it has enough specs for autumn camping. When using it in winter, we are also thinking about layering with 1.
I look forward to using it.
The delivery was very fast and arrived in 3-4 days.
The shipping fee is high, but I think it is within the acceptable range for those who are in a hurry.
Above all, it's considerably cheaper than buying it officially in Japan, so I'm very satisfied with that alone.
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Very comfortable, warm and big. Excellent.
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I love it
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The sleeping bag is just as warm and comfortable as the product description says! Excellent room to sleep on your side with your legs bent. However, it fits into a very small space for transport. Fabrics, zippers, etc. are sturdy and of high quality. The M-size model is also suitable for shorter women. There is nothing to criticize about this sleeping bag!
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A bag living up to its reputation, which as a modular offers options for many weather conditions. Was able to sleep with a thin inner bag added at -24 degrees in the open air without any problems. It would be even better to keep warm if the bag had a thermal lock that could be tightened, but you can't have everything :) There is plenty of space in the bag for those who spin around in their sleep.
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A lovely three-layer sleeping bag. That three-layeredness doesn't always come up in product presentations. It really has three bags on top of each other or inside each other and the seams are said to be in different places so that there are no cold gaps.
Not tested outdoors yet. The journey awaits.
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It's not heavy and keeps you warm in the night. I like that there is plenty of space for the feed (i don't like the mummy bags). You can put some stuff in it to keep it warm. But you'll might need some some tent booties to keep your feet warm.
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I bought this to use as a system with the carinthia tropen. I'm 182cm tall, bigger sized feet, and broad shouldered. I fit very comfortably and can sleep on my side. I'm reasonably new to hiking and camping, but found this to be a good entry point. It is on the bulkier side, but it is very good value for the performance and features it has. My tent had quite a lot of condensation as it is single walled and my sleeping pad is thick, so with the larger foot box of this bag, it was touching thenlower sloping end of the tent. I woke up and saw the outer layer of the footbox was wet, however, inside it was warm and dry! I slept with a long sleeve merino shirt and merino boxers & shorts. I warmed up quite quickly and didn't overheat or get cold. Outside temperature was around 0-2°C over night (Fall in Finland around early October). It's quite big and bulky, in the end I suspended it from the bottom of my 45L pack. Went on a 8 to 10km hike with damp foggy air, followed by light and consistent rain. The bag cover is somewhat weather resistant and i found my sleeping bag to be dry when i went to set up camp. Unsure how it would have handled heavier rain. But imnot considering a new (bigger) pack to fit the larger sleeping bag.
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These Austrian guys convinced me https://youtu.be/GPZZRdchCQg I use the Carinthia Defence 4 in winter in my hammock, to great satisfaction.
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Heavy, but warm and robust.
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I had a very comfortable night.
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Carinthia defense 4 is an amazing sleeping bag. I personally move a lot while sleeping so I bought the L size. Quality very good, color also. I slept at 0 degrees very comfortably but at 4:00 am the temperature dropped to -3, then I was a little cold. I closed completely the zipper 100% and the problem was solved. Next time I will bring an inner sleeping bag, maybe it will help. The storage og the sleeping bag is simply perfect, the compression bag makes it really small to carry.
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Best sleepingbag for the spring and autumn, hight quality!
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A sleeping bag is perfect as a winter sleeping bag. The G-Loft compresses well and is very soft. And it's very warm.
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I have not been able to take it out yet, but it is exactly what i was looking for. I am impressed with the quality for the price.
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Can Recommend, quality all round, have yet to try in colder weather but it looks up to the task
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A bag that works for the price. It starts to be a bit of a size, but not yet an impossible sack. The inner material itself is at least pleasant. Zipper works, doesn't hang, but doesn't open unnecessarily easily. Inside of a suitable size, not insanely loose, but not tight. It has a length of 181 and a relatively normal body, and a 185 bag is a good fit. If necessary, get well inside the Defense 1 bag if you need extra insulation. The Defense 4 and 1 sleeping bags can still fit together in the Defense 4 compression bag. Not yet slept like little frosts. The mouthpiece may be the weakest link in severe frosts. It feels a little tricky to get really close when there are no two parts.
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good price. I'm 180cm and 85kg, and I chose the L size, but it's not as big as I thought. Durability looks good
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Damn good. Nice price and beautiful quality
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good!!!
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Exactly as expected from Carinthia, very durable and comfortable. Warm enough with proper layering in most winter weather. Pairs well with Carinthia Tropen if extra warmth is needed.
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good sleeping bag
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VERY GOOD!
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The sleeping bag in size L was still the right size for a 195/93 sleeper. Sleeping in a sleeping bag for two nights in a shed. On the first night -15'C and on the second night -9'C, on the second night there is also some wind. The sleeper wore a merino wool beanie and lingerie + fleece layer, and merino and wool socks. The first night was clearly cold and sleep was meager. For the second night, some clothes were added, including a sweater, and this time there was enough sleep. The materials of the sleeping bag and the work pattern seemed very good. Next time, however, I will include a summer bag in addition to Carinthia for extra insulation.
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Very good quality three-season sleeping bag for the demanding user.
The zipper, which is usually bad in sleeping bags, is a very solid act in this sleeping bag, and slides in both directions in an exemplary manner and without jamming.
The storage / transport bag is also a sturdy construction with tensioning straps in all directions. The bag remains in a tight package.
You can and should also buy an inner sheet / bag for this sleeping bag, in which case the sleeping bag does not need to be washed in itself, but only the inner bag, when it gets dirty over time.
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The size and comfort are great just from trying/ testing it at home. The first real test will be tomorrow when I head up to the mountains. Highly recommend the sleeping bag so far.
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Outstanding product and service.
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Very well made, zip is so smooth and easy to use. I have the smaller version which is fine for me at 173 cm tall ,but if your taller I would go for the longer model. Nice warmth and spacious cozy feel thou i would say i am OK up to minus 7 not sure about minus 15? I think I would need a liner bag for anything colder.I am really pleased and it works really well in a hammock which i why I wanted central zip .
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High-quality bag. To save space and weight, I took that M size. I'm 183/75, and brings Sure, just enough. When changing the position, I don't think it is necessary to fit in the bag, but can turn with the bag. After all, that mouthpiece can be turned with the head?.?.
The hood should have more room to open if you like to stay “more spacious” before sleeping. I got Def 1 earlier in the summer, from which I share pretty much the same experiences.
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Guaranteed milspec quality and value for money for sure. For thicker boys, maybe a little cramped, at least if the size choice is that M - on the other hand, the M-size certainly goes best in independent chores, but again when staying in the frosty frosts you need space for outerwear and dress so you don't have to wear ice cold in the morning. The same thing is probably the case if you are going to use the Defense 1 as an inner bag, then this Defense 4 should be chosen for a longer model L. Compared to the basic intti bag, there is less space and some things may be haunting. However, it packs a really good size for that comfort value, while the SA-int model’s bag, even when packed, is a huge ball. The value given to -15 for a man is likely to be true in some circumstances in the fetal position, but if at all chilly or specifically wants to naatisk and lie on his back as well, then the real comfort will revolve around some -10 angles, which is also referred to in the measurement standard. Of course, the inner and outer bags get more strength, but then the grams also grow. On the piston weekend, the bag was in use at Repovesi in a shed, where at night -20 and at night I had quite a good night's sleep, when there was a layer, socks, a merino polo, an ounce and a couple of hot water bottles. The M-size bag does not fit on the hiking pillow so that the mouth of the bag would be in the right place, so the pillow should either be really narrow and only under the neck, or the pillow should get attached to the sleeping pad somehow so that it would not interfere with the placement of the mouth.
Overall, a five-star bag when the conditions of use meet the characteristics of the bag. With a couple of extra kicks, you can get more heat, which means that the area of use can be increased even more, but for one-bag presses, this is no longer easy to hike after ten degrees below freezing.
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Nothing really unfortunate. There is weight and size, but in this price range it seems to be quite normal. In itself, the comfort limit for this may go around -10, but when combined with Defense number one, it will probably be even colder if all these frosts happen now.
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Really good bag. So far tested only five degrees below zero and very warm appear. Plus the volume of the bag. For once, a bag that can fit properly inside. The top zipper is also really good. Also holds moisture well. Although the bag was wet on the outside, it did not come through.
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It’s very comfortable and I really appreciate it being a bit on the wider side. I hate it when my legs get tangled up in the sleeping bag, but since this is a bit sturdier in the material it is easy to move and turn inside it, without getting tangled up. Warm and wind proof.
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The product feels really high quality, as I previously expected from the Carinthia product. At temperatures around zero very warm bag to sleep. A zipper in the middle is an easy-to-use solution that you like at least. It takes up a reasonable amount of space when packed. That’s understandable, because it’s a three-season fiber bag. Compression bag really high quality. Comfortable space for sleeping in the sleeping bag. Very good shopping based on first experiences.
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3 nights outdoors with little frost. The first night difficult, but when I learned to sleep in the bag properly, did not freeze at all. I wouldn’t necessarily leave for colder than -5 frosts for pleasure. -15 not to mention. Be sure to do your business in Finland in spring and autumn!
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A good three-season sleeping bag because even in summer the air can go to minus at night and then defense 4 is a suitable bag. The weight is a bit more than in a down bag, but the defense is not as sensitive to moisture. I also recommend the inner bag as washing the sleeping bag should be avoided until the last.
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Pretty big lump, but gets packed tighter when compressed instead. A familiar model from India, can withstand sleep even in colder weather, too hot in heat, otherwise perfect for the Finnish weather. Not the lightest model, but in a boiler or canoe, for example, there is less harm and no need to freeze.
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I'm trying to get through and there in Finnish and English - in short, I didn't understand what's there and what)))
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In the more than ten degrees of frost, I slept in this tent, and thawed. You shouldn't believe that -15 comfort reading, maybe with zero conditions this could work out. Now there were three layers on top, and most of all, my feet meant to freeze after so much wasted space at the foot.
Here, that comfort temperature is far from true, at least for a woman. In the little and little frosts of October, I sucked in my sack despite the fact that there was still a summer sleeping bag underneath and warm clothes on. There is no talk in the little clothes that it has offered, I tried that too. Yes, this dormitory sleeps when the fireplace is heating but in a shed or tent, not without another bag, at least I saw it as a woman
The sleeping bag works quite well. Durable, spacious and comfortable to sleep. He himself now had two of the 4 defenses. The other went in bad shape after the campfire. It is noteworthy that there seemed to be differences in the batches - the first bag had a really waterproof, almost non-breathable surface material, this newer one is more breathable. The latter is better - does not collect as much moisture. Admittedly, I wouldn't believe the commercials - this is a bag for three years and is not suitable for -20 meinink. I would say that -10 makes sense, though this is a spacious bag so if you pull on the thermal jackets then of course it will do.
Expectations were high before buying and so far the bag has redeemed them without any problems. Personally, I'm going to focus on a t-shirt and boxers around zero. With a long base or fleece layer, it will definitely go -15C. Guaranteed Carinthia quality and there is a reason why e.g. armies and authorities use the products of that brand. The price is also very competitive.