The Kelty Cosmic Synthetic 20 is the lighter sibling of the Cosmic Synthetic 0, built on the same CirroLoft ECO recycled synthetic fill but rated to a milder 0°C comfort / -6°C limit for three-season use. At 1280 g total with 860 g of fill, it sits in the middle ground between synthetic bag affordability and usable pack weight — not ultralight, but manageable for weekend trips outside deep winter.
The mummy cut is a men's-specific fit, with 198 cm internal length, a 79 cm shoulder width, and a 183 cm maximum user height. The recycled 20D polyester taffeta shell and 50D taffeta liner carry a DWR finish, backed by a full draft collar, draft tube, and contoured hood. The left-side two-way zipper runs the full length, and an internal pocket plus stuff sack are included.
A warmth-to-weight ratio of 4.7 puts the Cosmic Synthetic 20 in standard three-season territory — lighter (and pricier) down bags exist for gram-counting thru-hikers, but for regular backpacking it offers a solid balance of performance and cost.
Specifications
Comfort Temperature
0 °C
Limit Temperature
-6 °C
Temperature Rating Standard
Manufacturer rated
Season Rating
3-season
Total Weight
1280 g (2.82 lb)
Fill Weight
860 g (1.90 lb)
Internal Length
198 cm (6.5 ft)
Shoulder Width
79 cm (2.6 ft)
Packed Size ( Length x Diameter )
46 x 24 (1.5 x 9.4 ft)
Insulation Type
Synthetic
Synthetic Insulation Name
CirroLoft ECO
Shape
Mummy
Zipper Side
Left
Zipper Length
Full length
Two-Way Zipper
✓
Shell Fabric
Recycled 20D polyester taffeta
Shell Denier
20 D
Liner Fabric
Recycled 50D polyester taffeta
Water Resistance
DWR treated
Draft Collar
✓
Draft Tube
✓
Hood Type
Fitted/contoured
Internal Pocket
✓
Stuff Sack Included
✓
Size Category
Regular
Maximum User Height
183 cm (6.0 ft)
Gender-Specific Fit
Men's specific
Recycled Materials
✓
PFC/PFAS Free
✓
Warmth-to-Weight Ratio f(x)
4.7 °C/kg
Fill Efficiency f(x)
0.7 °C/100g
Weight per Degree f(x)
213.3 g/°C
Bag Type
Mummy sleeping bag
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