If you are looking for sleeping bag that will protect you against severe weather conditions, this is the best choice! It was a piece of equipment used during expeditions to K2 (the 2nd highest mountain in the World) in 2003 and Shisha Pangma (the World's 14th highest mountain) in 2004. Alaska 1300 was used then at an altitude of 7800m, which is reputed to be the highest winter level for any sleeping bag. Weighting slightly more than 2kg, it is classified as a lightweight sleeping bag. Additionally, Alaska 1300 version made of Pertex Microlight weights only 1900g. The volume of spread empty sleeping bag is about 0.28m3, i.e. it expands up to 15 times after taking it out from the cover.