With a 500 g fill weight, the Torpedo 500 is probably the most versatile bag in the crux range, suitable not only for climbing in the Alps but also for non-mountaineering activities such as trekking and adventure travel. See our end-use recommendations.

Price

£ 399.00 BUY NOW (UK only)
€ 499.00

Weight

1190 g (Medium)

Colours

Black shell / red lining

Fill

500 g of EU 850+ Polish goose down (Medium)

Shell

2-layer waterproof and highly breathable eVent fabric, 40 denier, 60 g/m² nylon face

Lining

15 denier soft-touch nylon

Baffles

Vertical V-tube over chest
Slant box wall on underside and lower top
Double zip baffle
Simple side wall
Adjustable neck baffle
46 individual baffles in total

Zip

158 cm highly water-resistant Riri Aquazip

Sizes

Short (left zip only)
Medium (choice of left or right zip)
Long (left zip only) - OUT OF STOCK

Packed size

21 x 30 cm

Include

Roll-top stuff sac (75 g)
Large cotton storage bag (95 g)

Availability

Only size SHORT remaining. New production due to arrive May 2012.

Status

Launched May 2008.

Temperature ratings

EN13537

0°C comfort
-6°C limit

Reviews

2008-05 Torpedo 500 Trail May 08.pdf
2009-05 Torpedo 500 WW Ireland May 09.pdf
2009-06 Torpedo Climb Jun 09.pdf

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Please follow the links for more information about the Polish goose down, eVent fabrics and Riri Aquazips used in our Torpedo bags and for guideline charts on crux sizing and sleeping-bag end use. Our detailed description of the Torpedo construction is backed up by a more general page on baffle construction. Those who enjoy heavy reading might like the page on temperature ratings. We also offer some more general thoughts about choosing a sleeping bag based on our own experience. For cleaning your bag, click washing instructions here.