Feathered Friends Egret UL 20 (W)
Specifications
| Weight | Packed Size (L) | Warmth Rating | Fill Weight | Fill Power | Fill Type | Sleeper Height | Seasons | Shape | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb 12 oz | 9 | 20°F | 17.3 | 950+ | Goose Down | Up to 5'9" (medium) | 3-season | Mummy | $609.00 |
Comfort & Warmth
The Feathered Friends Egret UL 20 is built to deliver exceptional warmth and tailored comfort for female backpackers and cold sleepers. Stuffed with premium, ethically sourced 950+ fill-power goose down, it offers one of the highest warmth-to-weight ratios available, and its women-specific design strategically adds extra insulation in the chest and footbox - two areas where body heat loss is most common. The mummy shape is optimized with more room at the elbows and hips, making it easier for side sleepers to change positions without compressing insulation. A 3D contoured hood wraps around your head for a snug, draft-free fit, while a passive collar, full-length draft tube, and continuous baffles work together to trap heat evenly throughout the night. The trapezoidal footbox not only boosts warmth but also allows your feet to rest in a natural position, reducing pressure points and keeping toes toasty. Built with meticulous attention to detail and Feathered Friends’ reputation for craftsmanship, the Egret UL 20 is a three-season bag for those who prioritize reliable warmth, premium materials, and long-term durability in the backcountry.
Weight & Packability
The Egret UL 20 is impressively light for a fully featured, cold-weather bag, making it a strong choice for backpackers who count ounces without sacrificing comfort. The medium length comes in at just 1 lb 12 oz - impressive low given its 20 °F rating and generous cut. This ultralight build is possible with its 900-fill-power goose down, which delivers high loft and compressibility, allowing the Egret UL 20 to pack down to a 9 liter stuff sack. Once compressed, it easily slides into even a smaller-capacity pack, leaving ample room for other gear. The Pertex® Endurance UL shell fabric contributes to the featherweight profile without compromising durability, ensuring the bag can handle repeated pack-and-unpack cycles over long trips. Whether you’re thru-hiking or heading out on a fast-and-light alpine mission, the Egret UL 20 provides serious warmth in a package that’s both trail-friendly and highly portable.
Price
This bag sits firmly in the premium category, reflecting its ultralight build, top-tier materials, and meticulous U.S. craftsmanship. Priced at $609 for the medium length, it’s an investment aimed at serious backpackers and mountaineers who demand exceptional warmth-to-weight performance and long-term durability. While it costs more than many mass-market alternatives, the price includes ethically sourced 900-fill-power goose down, Pertex® Endurance UL shell fabric, and a women-specific design with targeted insulation - features that translate into superior comfort, weather resistance, and efficiency in cold conditions. Feathered Friends bags are also known for lasting decades with proper care, meaning the Egret UL 20 offers not just performance on the trail but also strong long-term value for those who spend a lot of nights outside.
Quality & Materials
The Feathered Friends Egret UL 20 is built with a clear focus on details, using the high-grade materials available to deliver warmth, durability, and decades of reliable use. Its insulation is 950+ fill-power premium goose down, hand-inspected and ethically sourced to meet the Responsible Down Standard, providing exceptional loft, compressibility, and a remarkable warmth-to-weight ratio. The Pertex® Endurance UL shell fabric (10-denier) is both ultralight and impressively strong, featuring a water-resistant, breathable polyurethane coating that helps repel tent condensation, frost, and light precipitation - critical for cold-weather reliability. Inside, a silky-smooth 15-denier nylon lining enhances comfort and resists snagging on base layers, while continuous horizontal baffles let you redistribute down to fine-tune warmth for varying conditions. The trapezoidal footbox not only maximizes loft retention around your feet but is also reinforced to prevent long-term compression wear. The Egret UL 20 is equipped with full-length #5 YKK coil zippers for smooth operation and longevity, a down-filled draft collar and generous draft tube for heat retention, and reinforced stitching at high-stress points to prevent seam failure over years of heavy use. Every bag is handcrafted in Seattle, Washington, with strict quality control, ensuring that each one meets exacting performance standards.
Consumer Sentiment: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lightweight and packable
- High-end build quality; soft, breathable liner and responsive materials
- Precise fit tailored to women
Cons
- Price is higher than peers in the UL category
- Light shell fabric needs mindful handling in rough terrain
Comparison to Comparable Items
Feathered Friends Flicker UL 20: The Egret UL 20 offers a more tailored, women-specific fit and added insulation in key areas, while the Flicker UL 20 provides versatile quilt-to-bag convertibility for greater adaptability across seasons.
Feathered Friends Tanager 20 CFL: Compared to the ultraminimal Tanager 20 CFL, the Egret UL 20 delivers more comfort features, weather resistance, and a roomier cut, though at a higher weight and bulk.
NEMO Disco 30 Endless Promise: The Egret UL 20 prioritizes ultralight warmth and premium down performance for colder conditions, while the Disco 30 focuses on side-sleeper comfort, ventilation options, and a lower price point for milder climates.
Who It’s Intended For
The Egret UL 20 is perfect for serious three-season female backpackers and thru-hikers who need a reliable, lightweight, and warm sleeping bag. It suits those preferring side, back, or combo sleepers, and hikers who benefit from custom fit and premium down performance. It also fits best with users who care for ultralight tech and are willing to invest in long-term gear quality.
