Mummy-shaped sleeping bags are all about maximising thermal efficiency. Which is all well and good when you’re halfway up a mountain, but not really necessary if you’re just chilling out at basecamp. They also tend to feel restrictive and uncomfortable – kinda like sleeping in a football sock. The Wayback is different. It’s a rectangular sleeping bag designed with bed-like comfort in mind. Its oversized cut and insulated built-in blanket deliver cosy warmth and total climate control in any position. Zip it up to your chin, wrap it around your shoulders or fold the top back to suit how you like to sleep (on your back, side, front or even spread out like a spatchcocked chicken). It’s super-soft too, with a soft, organic cotton flannel blanket and liner that feels just like your duvet at home.
Bundle up while fully zipped, or stretch out with the top down for versatile comfort
Insulated, built-in, mid-blanket for neck and shoulder draft protection
Silky, fine-denier CirroLoft ECO synthetic insulation is made from 100% recycled fibres
Offset quilt construction to prevent pesky cold spots
Dual locking zipper sliders with full-length draught tube and anti-snag treatment for venting versatility
Shorter, alternate side locking zipper lets you fold down the top for a bed-like feel
Low-profile press studs for blanket management when you want it attached
Internal stash pocket provides easy access to your tech and smaller items
Designed to fit a standard or king-sized pillow
Silky, recycled nylon ripstop shell with PFAS-free durable water repellent finish
Soft, organic, woven cotton flannel liner and mid-blanket
Stuff sack included for quick and easy departures
Fits To
198 cm
Shoulder Width
183 cm
Fill Weight
1472 g
Total Weight
2.75 kg
Packed Size
55.9 x 29.2 cm
Shell
Recycled 40-denier nylon ripstop
Insulation Type
Synthetic
Fill
Recycled Cirroloft Eco
Lining
Organic cotton
Recycled materials - made with recycled nylon with PFAS-Free DWR
Organic cotton - made with woven cotton flannel liner
Sustainability though longevity - Kelty warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product
Eco Initiatives - Kelty is one of the four founding members of The Conservation Alliance - created in 1989 who share the goal of increasing outdoor industry support for conservation efforts
You’ll probably find a Kelty pack or tent at every trailhead and campground in the 50 states, from Alaska to New Mexico. They’re one of the biggest and best-loved US outdoor gear brands. In fact, American entrepreneurial spirit is in Kelty’s DNA. Just as Henry Ford is forever associated with the Ford Motor Company, Kelty is closely associated with its founder, Asher ‘Dick’ Kelty. A tireless inventor and passionate outdoorsman, Kelty developed a host of innovations in outdoor gear, including the first aluminium frame backpack, the first waist-belt, the first padded shoulder straps and the first zippered pockets. Those are all design elements that are still found on almost every quality trekking pack sold today.
In the 1960s and 70s, these technical advances were so ground-breaking that Kelty packs were carried on expeditions to Everest, K2, Cholatse and Antarctica. But just as importantly, Kelty’s affordable and widely available packs encouraged thousands of Americans to explore the backwoods and mountains of their own country.
Today, Kelty is still dedicated to getting everyone outdoors, with a wide range of sleeping bags, tents and other outdoor equipment – including, of course, its iconic packs.
