Kuk 500 Down Sleeping Bag

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The Turbat Kuk 500 Down Sleeping Bag offers exceptional comfort with minimal bulk for three-season camping. Weighing just 911 grams, it is ultra-light and compressible due to its high-grade Ukrainian goose down. It handles various temperatures, with a comfort rating of +0°C and a comfort limit of -6°C.

Turbat says: 

Turbat’s newest series of sleeping bags were created with the most demanding customers in mind. These were designed to bring the maximum comfort with absolute minimal volume and weight. Light and extremely practical sleeping bag (summer, spring and autumn). Thanks to high-grade goose down, it has fantastic thermoregulation and compressibility.

Our Verdict

The Turbat Kuk 500 Down Sleeping Bag is an ultralight, warm sleeping solution for three-season camping; it combines premium materials and innovative design to offer exceptional comfort with minimal bulk.

At just 911 grams for the regular size and 962 grams for the extended version, the Kuk 500 is impressively lightweight, making it an excellent option for backpackers who prioritise minimising pack weight. This sleeping bag excels in compressibility thanks to its high-grade Ukrainian goose down, which provides superb thermal insulation while packing down to a compact size of 20 cm x 20 cm. The downfill offers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, with a comfort rating of +0°C and a comfort limit of -6°C, allowing it to handle a range of temperatures from summer to early winter.

The anatomical shape of the Kuk 500 ensures a snug fit, enhancing thermal efficiency and reducing cold spots. Its practical centre zip has a baffle to prevent heat loss and ease of entry and exit. This thoughtful design element also allows for adjustable ventilation, making it versatile for varying temperatures.

The sleeping bag includes a storage and compression bag, making it convenient to keep down lofted during long-term storage and compact when packing for your adventures. The durable 20D rip-stop nylon with a water-repellent finish protects against the elements and ensures long-lasting performance.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Compact model
• Anatomic shape
• Practical center zip with baffle
• Good compression
• Storage and compression bags included in the kit

Specifications

• Regular Weighs: 911g
• Size: 185 cm (73 in.)
• Long Weighs 962g
• Size: 195 cm (77 in.)

• Temperature rating Comfort / Limit / Extreme: +0°C / -6°C / -23°C (32°F / 21.2°F / -9.4°F) ISO 23537-1 certified
• Size: 185 cm (73 in.)
• Length: 215 cm (84.5 in. L)
• Width at shoulders: 85 cm (33.5 in.)
• Width at bottom: 58 cm (23 in.)
• Packed size 20 cm x 20 cm
• Fill weight 500 g

Material & Construction

• Outer Material: 20D nylon Rip-stop DWR 38 g/м2
• Inner Material: 20D nylon
• Fill: Ukrainian goose down 750FP

Help & advice:

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