The 23Zero Alaska Black 1100 Sleeping Bag is a roomy bag made tough with a water-resistant polycotton shell.
Don't let its tough exterior fool you though, inside is a 100% cotton flannel liner and dual layers of insulation for a cosy sleep in any environment. Zippers feature down each side and along the foot section so you can open the bag all the way or just use the zips to manage warmth retention and ventilation.
The features don't stop there though, inside is a storage pocket so you can keep valuables safe and the bag comes complete with a flannel-lined pillow. The Alaska Black 1100 is perfect for restless sleepers with loads of internal space and is ideal for use in large swags or a rooftop tent.
How do you determine the best size option, 900 or 1100?
Carl - Greendale, VIC(11 months ago)
G'day Carl,
Those numbers refer to the width of the sleeping bag, 90cm wide, or 110cm wide. Which one you choose literally just comes down to personal preference, and whether on not you want a wider or narrower fit. If you are wanting to use your bag with a swag, I'd chose the width that best corresponds to the width of that.
Lauren - Snowys(11 months ago)
Zipper1 answer
Does the bag open fully so that it can be dooner?
James - Bairnsdale(1 year ago)
G'day James,
Yes, you can fully open the Alaska Black 1100 and use it as a doona.
Leece - Snowys(1 year ago)
Suitable for swags? 1 answer
Hi guys, can this be put inside a swag or would it make the swag huge and bulky?
Katie - Capella(1 year ago)
G'day Katie,
The Alaska 1100 is a popular model to use inside the 1100 wide swag range. If you do roll the sleeping bag up inside the swag you will end up with a slightly bulkier roll, but generally, if you're careful it will still be small enough to secure with the swags straps.
Leece - Snowys(1 year ago)
Zippers1 answer
Do the zippers tend to unzip through the night as with some other bags?
Ken - Upper Plenty(1 year ago)
G'day Ken,
I haven't heard this is an issue with this bag and from reading some of the reviews it seems to do a great job of keeping our customers warm!
Susie - Snowys(1 year ago)
Washing1 answer
Just wondering if these are able to be cleaned in the washing machine?
Haymish - Wilston(1 year ago)
G'day Haymish,
Yes you can wash the Alaska sleeping bags in an oversize commercial front loader washing machine on a cold wash with mild detergent.
Leece - Snowys(1 year ago)
Spiral zipper vs anti-snag zipper used on other bags1 answer
differences between zipper types and durability?
John - Sydney(1 year ago)
G'day John,
23Zero use SBS zippers which are similar to YKK zippers, albeit without the reputation. I've had a bit of a play with the zippers on this bag and they flow fairly freely and feel like they should be quite durable.
Leece - Snowys(1 year ago)
Comparison to Darche Cold Mountain Canvas1 answer
Any insight on a comparison between the Darche and 23Zero offerings, they seem similar!!
John - Werribee(2 years ago)
Very similar, I've not delved deeply into the differences and we are yet to receive feedback on them, but the quality of build is much the same.
At a high-level 23Zero claim to use a water-resistant shell and there are some differences in the weights of the fill, but overall I would say they are pretty much on par with each other and it would be hard to recommend one over the other.