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Western Mountaineering AlpinLite 20 vs Western Mountaineering AstraLite

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Western Mountaineering AlpinLite 20 Western Mountaineering AstraLite
Weight 879 g · 0.879 kg · 1.94 lb
size 6'0" (180 cm), 20°F, total weight; 1 lb 15 oz omgerekend
454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb
size 5'8" (180 cm), the shorter of two sizes (6'4" = 496 g); no Regular/Medium label on page
Brand Western Mountaineering Western Mountaineering
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Western Mountaineering AlpinLite 20
879 g

Roomy 20F mummy bag with 850+ goose down and continuous baffles, balancing warmth, comfort and low weight.

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Western Mountaineering AstraLite
454 g

Ultralight 3-season sleeping bag with 850fp down and 12D shell. Designed for fast-and-light alpine pursuits and long trail journeys.

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Western Mountaineering AlpinLite 20 vs Western Mountaineering AstraLite: which should you buy?

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