Two sleeping bags worth lining up side by side. On the data the Specter 15F is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Badger MF still fits your budget or priorities.
| Mountain Hardwear Specter 15F | Western Mountaineering Badger MF | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 85✓ | 64 |
| Comfort rating | 25 °F | 25 °F |
| Weight | 2 lb 4.4 oz✓ | 2 lb 6.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 4.4 /100g✓ | 4.2 /100g |
| Packed size | 6.5 L | n/s |
| Fill power | 800 FP | 850 FP✓ |
| Price | $720 | n/s |
| Fill | Down | Down |
| Style | Bag | Bag |
| Shape | Mummy | Mummy |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Specter 15F in blue, Badger 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 Mountain Hardwear Specter 15F and Western Mountaineering Badger MF take different routes to the same job. The Specter 15F is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Badger MF makes its case on fill power.
The Specter 15F is 2 oz lighter and stronger on warmth-to-weight. The Badger MF is higher fill power (850 vs 800). On the default GearScore the Specter 15F leads 85 to 64.
Pick the Specter 15F 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 Badger MF if fill power matter more to you, or you are focused on your priorities.
The Mountain Hardwear Specter 15F. It is 2 oz lighter than the Badger MF.
The Mountain Hardwear Specter 15F. It is stronger on warmth-to-weight than the Badger MF.
The Mountain Hardwear Specter 15F, 85 to 64 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Specter 15F is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Badger MF if fill power is your priority.