NEWS
New
Criterion EXPEDITION sleeping bag designs
These
are our warmest sleeping bags for high mountain use.
Criterion Expedition 900 (-30°C)
and Criterion Expedition 1100 (-40°C)
We
have created a new anatomical shape to improve heat retention around the
head.
We
have also incorporated red fabric as part of the inner to facilitate signaling
in cases of emergency.
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CRITERION
'ACTIVITY' DOWN JACKETS
Specifically
designed for ACTIVE OUTDOOR USE.
Very
light, very comfortable, yet priced at only £185
(RRP)
see
independent reviews below
Our
Activity Down Jacket is an ultralight weight, hooded jacket designed
for active use and users.
Made with the finest materials the Activity Jacket is insulated
with our Diamond Grade, White Polish Goose Down, which has 850+ Fill Power.
The fabric is Japanese Pertex Quantum, which has been treated with a DWR
water repellent coating.
The Criterion Activity Jacket is ideal for winter walking, hiking,
cycling, and other cold-weather activities.
Specifications:
Shell: Pertex Quantum, 35 g/m² (With DWR)
Fill: 850+FP Diamond Grade White Polish Goose Down
Construction: Stitched through Baffles
Total weight: 325g (size M)
Down weight: 115g (size M)
Stuffsack size: 16/13 cm
Stuffsack volume: 2.1L
Features:
YKK zip with two self-locking sliders
2 zipped handwarmer pockets
1 zipped internal pocket
Regulated hood with elastic draw cord, big enough to fit a climbing helmet
inside
Elasticated cuffs
High collar
Stuffsack included
Can also be packed in the internal pocket
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Independent
Reviews.
Since
our last update we have received several more good reviews about our sleeping
bags. Please see below some of the magazine reviews from the past few
years. Some relate to our Cumulus-branded sleeping bags, which were tested
before our 2014 re-branding to CRITERION (see below).
Also
below are the first few reviews of our ACTIVITY down jackets. All are
very complimentary.
Magazine Reviews
Magazine
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Featured
product and what they wrote.
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Latest |
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The
Great Outdoors , February 2017 - Chris'
Column (Chris Townsend) |
Criterion
ACTIVITY Ultralight Down Jacket
"..especially good choice for backpacking due to the low weight
and [low] packed bulk. Packed size is tiny. The jacket is lovely
to wear, being very soft and flexible. It's very warm for the weight
too. I've warn it standing around on windy days with sub-zero temperatures
and stayed comfortable." |
TRAIL,
February 2017 - 'Best For Your Budget' |
Criterion
ACTIVITY Ultralight Down Jacket
"The price is exceptional
for
what you get, as this is an 850 fill power down with Pertex Quantum
shell, which makes it very lightweight. Hood fit is superb. Feels
very comfortable. Can easily store it in a rucksack. Great for most
hillwalkers."
"TRAIL
MAGAZINE APPROVED" Rated
4/5 [Beaten by only one out of 8 others, which costs almost twice
the price.] |
OUR
FIRST ACTIVITY
JACKET REVIEW
Outdoors
magic, January 2017
- review by Jon
|
Criterion
ACTIVITY Ultralight Down Jacket
"..mixes decent warmth with light weight and impressive packability.
Pleasant, soft, silky, lofty feel...adjustable hood takes a helmet
but adjusts down to move with a bare head. Baffles are 'midi' allowing
more loft plus reduced number of seam lines and cold spots. Great
warmth-to-weight ratio. Around 2/3s the size of a comparable synthetic-filled
jacket and appreciably warmer."
|
Adventure
Travel,
THE ULTIMATE 2017 BUCKET LIST - Jan/Feb 2017 - Sleeping Bags Reviewed |
Criterion
Traveller 500
"A functional
sleeping bag that does what it says on the tin."
"..very impressive loft.. extremely comfortable..a very respectable
price..one of the most packable too." Scored 8/10. [Only 1 higher
at 9/10] |
TRAIL,
2017 GEAR GUIDE - 'Need Something Specific' |
Criterion
Lady 500: "WOMEN
SPECIFIC BAG"
[Description
provided by Criterion]
Criterion Expedition 900:
"EXTREME
BAG "
[Description
provided by Criterion] |
TRAIL,
2017 GEAR GUIDE - 'Summer Sleeping Bags' |
Criterion
Quantum 200
"It is the weight of just 558g and
the packed size of 13x20cm that instantly set this bag apart....the
packed size, weight and price make it excellent value for money
for lightweight backpacking."
Positives:
price;extremely lightweight; packed size; full length side-zip.Negatives:
not as warm as the heavier bags; no shoulder baffle.
|
Older |
|
TRAIL,
August 2016 - 'Live for the Outdoors' |
Criterion
Quantum 200
"..an extremely lightweight and compact
product ... great for summer. The price, packed size and weight make
this bag ideal and far better value than most for lightweight, summer
backpacking. The full length side zip ... is unique among bags [tested]
here, which is ideal on warm nights to cool the feet. This is a major
benefit." |
TRAIL,
June 2016 - 'Best For Your Budget. 3 season
sleeping bags' |
Criterion
Ultralight 350
Positives: superb weight, packed size; the construction limits cold
spots; temperature rating, price. Negatives: not as warm as other
bags [this review]. "Frequent backpackers will love
this bag due to its weight but you may need to compromise on the
temperature rating [-3°C]".
|
SINGLETRACKWORLD.COM
March 2015, Web Review, after
8 months testing
|
Criterion
(formerly Cumulus) Quantum 350
"..the perfect
bikepacking sleeping bag. A warm bag that packs down small and doesn't
cost the earth. For those who like to travel light without having
to compromise on warmth. In terms of construction no corners have
been cut. ...with what I would consider the essential features of
a good sleeping bag. I can vouch for the warmth and comfort of the
bag ... and the bag has worked as claimed. |
TRAIL,
March 2014 - 'TRAIL MAGAZINE GEAR BLOG'- Dan
Aspel, Features Editor |
Cumulus Quantum
350
"..
it's so good I feel like I need to shout about it...a
perfect choice for wild camping in the British hills for everything
short of a deep winter freeze. Despite this it weighs a remarkable
695g and compresses into a minimal stuff sack... it has spent the
past 12 months accompanying me on every camping trip - no other
bag has got a look in. A windy, barely above freezing night at nearly
900m passed by quickly and warmly thanks to this bag."
|
TRAIL,
October 2013 - 'Used & Abused' |
Cumulus Quantum
350
"..a phenomenally
light bag.. offers the heat retention of a product three times its
weight..provided an enviable level of comfort .. packed down.. absurdly
small..super easy to transport."
|
TRAIL,
March 2013 - 'Gear Review' and 'Buyers Guide' |
Cumulus
Prime 700
"..offers an extremely impressive weight rating of 1210g
and an equally attractive lower comfort rating of -18 deg C ..a staggeringly
light piece of kit..it hasn't sacrificed noticeable levels of comfort
or performance.. the best lightweight down sleeping bag in our test."
|
TRAIL,
November 2012 - 'Trailtesters video review' |
Cumulus
Prime 550
".. very comfortable, warm, well made...suitable for winter
wild camping. Long term test...very satisfied. Good value for money.
Rating 95%." |
Even
Older |
|
TRAIL,
June 2012 - 'Sleeping Bags' |
Cumulus
Ultralight 350
"A very well-priced and warm sleeping bag...will suit fast
and light users.." |
OE
Outdoor Enthusiast, March 2011 - 'in
the bag' |
Cumulus
Quantum 450
"..super light..
feels great.. for year round use..worth serious consideration." |
TRAIL,
Spring 2010 - 'Group Test' |
Cumulus
Quantum 350
"Ideal for
travelling light. Incredible warmth for weight and packed size." |
TRAIL,
August 2007 - 'Wild Nights' |
Cumulus
Quantum 200
Reviewer's first choice in the 'Lightweight Junkie' section. |
TRAIL,
June 2007 - 'Matt's Lightweight Kit' |
Cumulus
Quantum 200
"Packs down amazingly small. Perfect for fast and light summer
crossing of The Lakes or for regular adventure racers." |
Adventure
Travel, May/June 2007 - Gear Guide |
Cumulus
Quantum 350
"Pricey, but warm, compact, and stupidly light. Top product."
Rating: 5 stars out of 5. |
Adventure
Travel, May/June 2007 - Gear Guide |
Mysterious
Traveller 650
"Incredible warmth for this weight and price." Rating: 4
stars out of 5. |
TRAIL,
August 2006 - 'Used & Abused' (main
featured item - used for two years) |
Mysterious
Traveller 500
Editor's choice for 3-season sleeping bag. "Practical and realistic
for Britain. This bag gives me the best night's sleep." |
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RE-BRANDING
During
2014 'Cumulus Sleeping Bags' was re-branded with a new name -
'CRITERION
Sleeping bags'
The
design, quality and features did not change. Only the name changed.
For
each
model name 'Cumulus' becomes 'Criterion'.
In
addition, our Mysterious Traveller range was renamed 'Criterion Traveller'.
Why
Criterion ?
We
chose the name 'Criterion' as that word signifies top quality and top
performance :
'the
standard by which all others are judged'
The
new logo has double significance. It represents a mountain, to indicate
our mountaineering heritage.
The shape also points upwards as if 'reaching for the sky' which not only
reinforces the mountaineering aspect but also confirms our seeking for
perfection.
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