Torpedo Range
Torpedo 500
£699
Including UK VAT.
With a 500g fill-weight, the Torpedo 500 is a classic Alpine mountaineering bag. Suitable for most summer mountaineering in ranges up to 5000 metres, the 500 can also be pushed into the shoulder periods of spring and autumn at lower altitudes. It is equally a very useful bag for non-mountaineering activities such as back-country hiking, trekking or travelling. With its weather-resistant shell and premium down fill, the Torpedo 500 is the most versatile bag in the crux range.
Like the 700 and 900, the Torpedo 500 is available in three lengths and two widths. Look at our sleeping bag selection chart for guidelines.
For additional flexibility, the Torpedo 500 can be upgraded by combining it with a Protium, Deuterium or Tritium sleeping-bag liner from our new Radioactive range (available from June 2016).
THE DETAILS
Know your equipment.
- Waterproof breathable shell
- Water-resistant zip
- Adjustable neck baffle
- Supplied with storage bag and roll-top stuff sack
- Vertical V-tube baffles over chest
- Slant box wall on underside and lower top
- Double zip baffle
- Simple side wall
Specifications+
| Weight: | 1190 g (Medium) |
|---|---|
| Fill: | 500 g of 850 fillpower (EU) Polish goose down (Medium) |
| Shell: | 2-layer eVent®, 80g/m², 40d nylon face |
| Lining: | 33 g/m², 15d Pertex Quantum®, soft-touch nylon |
| Baffles: | Vertical V-tube over chest Slant box wall on underside and lower top Single zip baffle Simple side wall Adjustable neck baffle 46 individual baffles in total (Medium) |
| Zip: | 158 cm highly water-resistant Riri Aquazip |
| Sizes: | Short (left zip only) |
| Packed size: | 25 cm x 30 cm Ø |
| Made In: | China/Poland |
Temperature ratings+
| EN13537: | 0˚C Comfort -6˚C Lower limit -20˚C Extreme |
|---|
The comfort rating represents the lowest temperature at which a standard adult FEMALE can have a comfortable night’s sleep.
The lower limit represents the lowest temperature at which a standard adult MALE is deemed able to have a comfortable night’s sleep.
We like the EN13537 ratings at crux. Going by our own extensive experience, we feel they accurately reflect the temperature limitations of each sleeping bag for a comfortable night’s sleep. Individual tolerances may allow some people to go beyond these figures, but we believe this is at the discretion of the user and is not something to be claimed by us.
Size guide+
|
|
Down fill (g) | Total Wgt (g) | Length (cm) | Width (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 465 | 1120 | 168 | 74 |
| Medium | 500 | 1190 | 183 | 76 |
| Medium XW | 545 | 1280 | 183 | 82 |
| Long | 560 | 1310 | 198 | 80 |
| Long XW | 610 | 1400 | 198 | 86 |
Care & attention+
Down is a very resilient insulating material and, with basic care, any down sleeping bag should last you a very long time (if not your entire active climbing life).
There are two simple rules to ensure longevity:
1. Always store your sleeping bag uncompressed in a dry, airy place
2. Always use a sleeping bag liner. This will prevent the bulk of body oils and perspiration from getting into the down itself and reduce the need for washing the bag.
NEVER machine-wash an eVent-shelled down sleeping bag. We highly recommend you hand-wash your down sleeping bag or, alternatively, use a professional service. You can download washing instructions here.
