Bishop Pass 0 vs Rab Ascent 900

[nltr]

Does anyone have experience with either of these bags? I’m looking to buy a good quality 0 degree down bag without breaking the bank.

Rab Ascent 900 OR
Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 0

Ascent 900 Down Sleeping Bag (0F)

A very warm, 650FP duck down sleeping bag with a recycled, wind-resistant Pertex® Quantum outer. Designed with a comfortable wide shape, it's ideal for those buying their first down sleeping bag for use in cold, winter conditions.

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Bishop Pass™ 0F/-18C | Mountain Hardwear

For campers and climbers who are always on the move and always shifting focus, count on the all-around down bag that can keep up. Made with a footbox that follows a more natural position, high-performance insulation, and contact-capable materials, it packs versatility and performance into one...

www.mountainhardwear.com

 

[t_carlson]

I've never used a Rab bag, but I have a down jacket. I have several MH bags, mostly different temps of their Lamina synthetic bags.

IMO, I don't think either is a bad choice. MH might have a smaller footbox judging off the pictures, but they don't give a dimension on their website.

Quality MIGHT be a little better for Rab products (?) but not by much if that's the case.

I'd shop around and probably take the bag that is on a better sale.

 

[MTcasualhunter]

Did you end up with either of these? I am looking at the RAB 900 myself and would love some input.

 

[uglymud]

I've got a bishop pass 15 long, at 6'2" 180lbs I feel like I've got a good bit of space all around.

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[MTcasualhunter]

I've got a bishop pass 15 long, at 6'2" 180lbs I feel like I've got a good bit of space all around.

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Awesome, how cold have you used it so far?

 

[uglymud]

High teens low twenties is the coldest I've taken it. It did really well, I did have a puffy on to start but ended up taking it off during the night.

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[MTHokie]

I have the bishop pass zero in long. I haven't been able to use it yet because I'd cook in it in temps above 25. I feel like it'd be warm down to single digits. Bag quality is excellent on MH bags IMO. I have experience with bags from Sierra Designs, Big Agnes, Marmot, and Kelty for reference. I haven't used the RAB, but the smaller footbox on the MH will be an advantage when it is cold.

 

[nltr]

I ended up buying a Rab Neutrino 600 (10 degree). The bag is a bit older, got it used, but has been good so far. Had it down to about 30 and was plenty warm. The toe box is not as filled with down as I would like.

I’m pretty set on getting the bishop pass or the Paria Outdoors 0 for my son this fall.