Sierra Designs Zissou 23 Sleeping Bag

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

Having spent MANY nights snow camping, etc.. including Denali twice... I have a good feel for what a bag should be. We now live in GA and just don't need a 0 bag. So 23 should be fine right?
Nope.. I normally sleep warm, first night it was 30 degrees.. Woke up serveral times, each time to add a layer.. when I was done, I had expedition weight top and bottoms, lightweight underneath on top, heavy weight (yes they were dry) socks WITH liners, fleece top, was wearing a hat, Inside a bivy sack, in a tent... on a Big Agnes Q-Core insulated pad.... and I froze....

Was going to return it. but decided to keep it for its light weight and it packs very small in a compression sack.
Mine doesn't look anything like the picture.. Not near as Puffy, etc...
So will use it as a summer, borderline three season bag, for backpacking....
but would not recommend at all for cold conditions.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

Disclaimer: I exchanged this product before proper field test. Only tested in my house one night at about 55 degrees f.

The bag was incredibly comfortable. Extremely light and packs down super small despite how roomy the bag actually is. I'm 6'4" 175lbs and had room to spare in the long version. Plus has a water resistant down. The reason I returned it is because I didn't think it would fit my needs camping pre spring in the northwest. One downside was there was a very low amount of down in the baffles and I could see how cold spots might develop. Also the zipper snagged a bit.

All in all, if I was looking for more of a summer bag, I would definitely buy this bag. I'm leaning more towards the 12 now but currently testing out the Kelty SB 20.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

Great sleeping bag used in Blue Ridge Mountains. 15-30mph wind gust temperature droped into the teens. I slept great in this bag for a while. Woke up about 3am cold. I found the the temperature rating to be extremely accurate. 23 degrees means 23 degrees and no less. But I had no problems sleeping until it dropped below 20 then it was two pairs of long underwear and socks and a chilly few hours.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

Many great features. Nice weight and condensed size. Took this bag backpacking for 3 days. My only two problems with the bag are:
1) Bag israted at 20 degrees yet I was cold my first night in the bag waking up several times in 35 degree weather
2)Mummy style bag is to restrictive in the legs area . I could not sleep with one foot under my other knee as I usually do. Just a minor comfort thing.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

I wanted a smaller bag so I could take a smaller pack for weekend backpacking trips. I know a number of people who own this bag and highly rate it so I took the plunge and bought one. Even in the large size the packed size and weight were impressive.

The first use was a night with temperatures only down to around 40 degrees with an insulated air pad and I was cold to the point I had to put on a fleece jacket so there is no way this is 23 degree bag.

I always look after my bags and store them loosely and shook the bag out about 3 hours before bedtime so it had lofted as much as it was going to.

Maybe I just got a bad one? However I returned it and got a much cheaper Kelty bag that far exceeded my expectations. 8oz heavier but very comfortable even in colder conditions.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

I used this on a backpacking trip in the Red River Gorge. It was a wet drip and my bag performed like new the whole time. It is light and compressed very well. It even felt a little roomier than most bags that I've used. The temp got down to around 33 F and I was hot with pants and a t-shirt. I'm anxious to test it out in the "real" cold.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

Temps only got down to 25, yet with an insulated mat, a blanket, two layers of clothing, and a dog, I still froze. Plus, I found feathers stuck in my blanket. Also, could see where there wasn't down in areas (this is AFTER shaking it like crazy).

This bag would be fine for summer camping, but it is definitely NOT 3 season, unless you are in a warm climate for those 3 seasons.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

First use was during a 5 night backpacking trip in the California Sierras, Summer 2013. It was light and compact, yet fluffed up nicely and provided all the warmth needed for the nights over 10,000 ft. elevation with overnight temps probably approached freezing.

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

As advertised. Great feel and fit. Love the weight to warmth ratio. The spare pocket is a nice touch. The zipper requires getting used to but other than that ... its a homerun!

Comments about Sierra Designs Zissou 23 DriDown Sleeping Bag:

With a pack weight of 24lbs for a 3 day backpacking adventure in the Sierras, this mummy bag did the trick with minimal weight, very VERY small pack size (we used a stuff sack a size smaller than recommended... but it fit! Just remember to fluff the sleeping bag out vigorously ASAP!), and it kept both my husband and I cozy warm (we each have one) comfortably down to low 40's. Zippers didn't catch, had plenty of mobility during sleep, and our air pillows fit perfect inside the head area even after pulling the cords on the bag fairly snug around our faces. Haven't got it wet yet, so can't attest to anything there. This was an upgrade from a heavier and slightly cooler rated mummy bag previously, and can't say enough good things about the lightened load and extra space in the pack thanks to this new Zissou bag compared to our old Marmot bags!