A close look at two sleeping bags buyers cross-shop. Both are solid; the right one depends on the specs you care about most.
| Katabatic Gear Alsek 22 | Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 87✓ | 68 |
| Comfort rating | 32 °F | 30 °F✓ |
| Weight | 23.3 oz | 21.2 oz✓ |
| Warmth-to-weight | 5.7 /100g | 6.7 /100g✓ |
| Packed size | 6.5 L | n/s |
| Fill power | 850 FP | 850 FP |
| Price | $399 | n/s |
| Fill | Down | Down |
| Style | Quilt | Quilt |
| Shape | Quilt | Quilt |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Alsek 22 in blue, Enigma 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.
Put the Katabatic Gear Alsek 22 next to the Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 and the trade-offs are clear. The Alsek 22 wins on balance, and the Enigma 20 pushes back on warmth and low weight.
The Enigma 20 is warmer (rated 30°F vs 32°F), 2 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Alsek 22 leads 87 to 68.
Pick the Alsek 22 if you care most about the overall package. Pick the Enigma 20 if warmth and low weight matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20. It is warmer (rated 30°F vs 32°F) than the Alsek 22.
The Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20. It is 2 oz lighter than the Alsek 22.
The Katabatic Gear Alsek 22, 87 to 68 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Alsek 22 for the overall balance, or the Enigma 20 for warmth. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.