Two sleeping bags worth lining up side by side. On the data the Sawatch 15 is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Apache MF still fits your budget or priorities.
| Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 | Western Mountaineering Apache MF | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 87✓ | 65 |
| Comfort rating | 25 °F | 25 °F |
| Weight | 26.0 oz✓ | 32.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 6.1 /100g✓ | 5.0 /100g |
| Packed size | 8.0 L | n/s |
| Fill power | 850 FP | 850 FP |
| Price | $419 | n/s |
| Fill | Down | Down |
| Style | Quilt | Bag |
| Shape | Quilt | Mummy |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Sawatch 15 in blue, Apache MF 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 Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 and Western Mountaineering Apache MF take different routes to the same job. The Sawatch 15 is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Apache MF makes its case on price.
The Sawatch 15 is 6 oz lighter and stronger on warmth-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Sawatch 15 leads 87 to 65.
Pick the Sawatch 15 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 Apache MF if you would rather save the difference.
The Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15. It is 6 oz lighter than the Apache MF.
The Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15. It is stronger on warmth-to-weight than the Apache MF.
The Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15, 87 to 65 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Sawatch 15 is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Apache MF if it is the better value for you.