Two sleeping bags worth lining up side by side. On the data the Flicker YF 20 is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Parsec 20 still fits your budget or priorities.
| Feathered Friends Flicker YF 20 | Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 87✓ | 66 |
| Comfort rating | 30 °F | 29 °F✓ |
| Weight | 28.0 oz✓ | 29.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 5.0 /100g✓ | 5.0 /100g |
| Packed size | 8.0 L | n/s |
| Fill power | 900 FP | 900 FP |
| Price | $499 | $470✓ |
| Fill | Down | Down |
| Style | Quilt | Bag |
| Shape | Quilt | Mummy |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Flicker YF 20 in blue, Parsec 20 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. A lower comfort rating in °F means a warmer bag, so the warmer bag takes that row. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full bag comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Feathered Friends Flicker YF 20 and Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20 take different routes to the same job. The Flicker YF 20 is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Parsec 20 makes its case on warmth and price.
The Flicker YF 20 is 1 oz lighter and stronger on warmth-to-weight. The Parsec 20 is warmer (rated 29°F vs 30°F) and $29 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Flicker YF 20 leads 87 to 66.
Pick the Flicker YF 20 if you care most about low weight and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Parsec 20 if warmth and price matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The Feathered Friends Flicker YF 20. It is 1 oz lighter than the Parsec 20.
The Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20. It is warmer (rated 29°F vs 30°F) than the Flicker YF 20.
The Feathered Friends Flicker YF 20, 87 to 66 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Flicker YF 20 is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Parsec 20 if warmth is your priority.