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    REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag

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    A great value for campers and backpackers alike, the synthetic, 3-season REI Polar Pod +25°F sleeping bag is priced for your budget, yet it's still feature-packed and built to last.

    • Synthetic hollow-fiber insulation retains heat while providing loft and some compressibility; shingled construction eliminates cold spots
    • REI Polar Pod +25°F sleeping bag has a relaxed fit through the shoulders and hips giving you room to move for a better night's rest
    • Durable ripstop nylon shell is lined with smooth taffeta for comfort against your skin
    • Shell fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish to repel moisture and stains
    • Differentiated drawcords let you adjust the hood and neck openings easily in the dark
    • External chest pocket keeps small essentials such as headlamp or watch at hand and easy to find in the dark
    • REI Polar Pod +25°F features a contoured hood, insulated full-face muffler, full-length insulated draft tube and ground level seams to keep warmth in and cold out
    • Full-length zipper is backed by wide, antisnag binding tape
    • Any REI backpacking bag can be zipped to any other REI backpacking bag because of the consistent 63 in., No. 5, YKK zipper; women's bags zip on the right, men's on the left
    • Pad loops provide attachment points to keep your sleeping bag and pad together to avoid rolling off onto the cold ground (straps and sleeping pad sold separately)
    • Includes nylon stuff sack and cotton storage bag
    • European Norm (EN) is an independent third-party temperature rating, allowing accurate comparisons across brands with other EN-rated bags

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    REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag Specs
    Specification
    LONG LEFTREGULAR LEFTSHORT LEFT
    Best use
    Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking
    26 degrees Fahrenheit26 degrees Fahrenheit26 degrees Fahrenheit
    36 degrees Fahrenheit36 degrees Fahrenheit36 degrees Fahrenheit
    26 degrees Fahrenheit26 degrees Fahrenheit26 degrees Fahrenheit
    -3.3 degrees Celsius-3.3 degrees Celsius-3.3 degrees Celsius
    3 lbs. 11 oz. 3 lbs. 7 oz. 3 lbs. 3 oz.
    1.67 kilograms1.55 kilograms1.44 kilograms
    Ripstop nylon Ripstop nylon Ripstop nylon
    Synthetic Synthetic Synthetic
    Polyester fibers Polyester fibers Polyester fibers
    30 ounces27 ounces26 ounces
    Nylon taffeta Nylon taffeta Nylon taffeta
    Mummy Mummy Mummy
    78 inches72 inches66 inches
    62 inches62 inches58 inches
    58 inches58 inches56 inches
    11 x 17 inches11 x 17 inches11 x 17 inches
    26.5 liters26.5 liters26.5 liters
    Unisex Unisex Unisex
    3 lbs. 11 oz. 3 lbs. 7 oz. 3 lbs. 3 oz.
    1.67 kilograms1.55 kilograms1.44 kilograms
    EN lower limit (rating for men)
    EN comfort (rating for women)
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    REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag Customer Reviews

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    REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag
     
    4.2

    (based on 13 reviews)

    92%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (11)
    • Warm (10)
    • Adjustable hood (8)
    • Roomy (6)
    • Durable (5)

    Cons

    • Zipper snags easily (5)
    • Heavy / bulky (3)

    Best Uses

    • 3 season use (10)
    • Backpacking (9)
    • Car camping (9)
    • Cold conditions (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (7), Avid adventurer (5)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (6), Survivalist / minimalist (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (10)

    Reviewed by 13 customers

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    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great value for the $$$

    By KenO123

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Adjustable Hood
    • Comfortable
    • Economical
    • Warm

    Cons

    • Heavy / Bulky
    • Too Short

    Best Uses

    • 3 Season Camping
    • Car Camping
    • Unheated cabins

    Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

    I bought this bag to replace an inexpensive rectangular bag. I am not a hard core backpacker so the weight and bulk were not major concerns. I was looking for an affordable bag rated at under 30 degrees.

    I used it in an non-insulated cabin with a couple of electric wall heaters that could keep the cabin at about 40 degrees with the outside temperature at 8 degrees. I was comfortable in the bag with socks, fleece pants, and a fleece sweater. I don't know if I would have been happy if the temperature was below 30 degrees.

    My only complaint would be, I bought the regular length bag which is rated for a person up to 6 feet tall. I am 5'8" and my feet were touching the bottom. Check out the length for yourself before buying. I am not a thin person at 175 pounds, but the width was adequate for my size.

    Overall, I was very pleased with the value of this bag, and would recommend it to anyone, particularly as a starter bag.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven
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    • No

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    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent bag

    By White Blazer

    from Tri-Cities, Tennessee

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Adjustable Hood
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Roomy
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • 3 Season Camping
      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Cold Conditions

      Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

      I am a backpacker, so I look for lightweight and small, but very warm and comfortable bags. The 25 degree polar pod is definitely very warm in my opinion. I camped on Wilburn Ridge at 5500 feet, with degrees around 20 and extreme winds. The bag was actually too warm with long johns and under armor, so I had to strip down. I am also very impressed with the comfort and material of the bag.

      Other pros are the inside chest pocket for valuables, an insert inside the hood for a small pillow (like a camp pillow), differentiated draw cords for the neck and hood, and an included stuff sack.

      The pillow insert really is handy for me, because I am comfortable with having just the small pillow since it stays in place. You can even leave it in the bag when stuffing it in the stuff sack to save room.

      The only slight con is the bag is slightly bulky. But that is a relative term. Compared to other bags, this may seem pretty small. My main concern was making it fit into the lower compartment of my internal frame bag, and it did so just fine. The bag seems pretty light weight too.

      The included stuff sack is obviously not a compression sack, so buying one would help much. But it still does the job just fine, and its not too big or small for the bag.

      The size of the sleeping bag is perfect for me. I am 5'9", 160 lbs. It seems like it could be kind of tight for someone, perhaps 200+ lbs. I also only have 2, maybe 3 inches free from my feet to the end of the bag. So if you are in the awkward 6 foot, in between bag size height - I would recommend trying out a regular size bag before purchasing it.

      If you're like me, you want a bag that will work for as wide range of temperatures as possible. I got a 25 degree bag, because I want to stay warm in the cold, but I also want to be comfortable in the heat. When I first tried the bag in my house, it seemed comfortably warm, which alarmed me because I thought it should seem really hot. But I brought it into 20 degree weather and it felt just as warm. So the comfort level in the range of temperatures is great. The only time I will not be using this bag is in extremely low temps (10 and below).

      Overall it's an incredible bag, especially for the price. I would recommend it to all the backpackers out there, and many other audiences as well. :)

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      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good bad, great price

      By Iamtheq

      from Chesapeake, VA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Adjustable Hood
      • Comfortable
      • Roomy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • 3 Season Camping
        • Backpacking

        Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

        This is a good bag for 3 season camping. I am a relatively cool sleeper and I was able to sleep alright in lightweight thermals and this bag at around 22 degrees. The long is comfortable and roomy for me at 5'10'' 175lbs. I picked this primarily for the price since I am new to backpacking and trying to stay on a budget. This bag was worth every penny as a starter bag to get me into backpacking.

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        • Comfort Driven
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        • No

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        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great product!

        By CGPalmer

        from Arizona

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Adjustable Hood
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Roomy
        • Warm

        Cons

        • Zipper Snags Easily

        Best Uses

        • 4 Season camping
        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Cold Conditions

        Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

        Tho I bought this bag second hand off-line. I think it is one of the best cold weather bags I have owned. It replaced an 12 year old down bag that was leaking down. I sleep in it every night at or below freezing, some nights are in the teens and to me it keeps me plenty warm!
        I camp/backpack 278 days a year and I like to stay warm in all seasons especially winter.
        I believe this bag is rated too high as I have been very comfortable in it now for over a week in below freezing and lower into the teens.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great bag, value

        By Feejerrider

        from Northern California

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Adjustable Hood
        • Comfortable
        • Good price value
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • 3 Season Camping

          Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

          Finally used this bag on a motorcycle trip to Ebbets Pass. At 8000 ft & 35 degrees it was plenty warm. Best deal out there.

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          • Minimalist
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          • No

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Good Sleeping Bag

          By aevi

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Warm

          Cons

          • Heavy / Bulky
          • Inaccurate Temp Rating
          • Packs Too Large
          • Zipper Snags Easily

          Best Uses

          • Car Camping

          Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

          I have used this bag for 2 years now. Its very comfortable and avg in weight. I think my only problem with this bag is that the temp rating is in accurate. On my last backpacking trip I carried this instead of a downbag as its temp rating was low... its definitely not for anything below 35F as I shivered all 2 nights at 30F.

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          • Minimalist
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          • No

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Bag, Great Value

          By AHefner

          from Tahlequah, OK

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • 3 Season Camping
              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping

              Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

              Recently bought this for the wife after her last sleeping bag ripped in half. She seems to really like the comfort and it seems to be pretty light weight. Haven't taken it on a backpacking trip just yet but plan to soon.

              The quality of the materials and seem to very good and the zipper functions without any snags or problems.

              It came in a breathable storage bag and also has a stuff sack. We will probably use a compression stuff sack to compress the bag down for most of trip though.

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              • Comfort Driven

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Works Alright

              By Short Tracker

              from Newberg, OR

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Pros

              • Adjustable Hood
              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Roomy
              • Warm

              Cons

              • Zipper Snags Easily

              Best Uses

              • 3 Season Camping
              • Backpacking
              • Cold Conditions

              Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

              My brother was the one who bought this sleeping bag but has never really used it. I've used it twice now and it works wonders.
              The hood is adjustable and comfortable to lay your head in. The zipper for the hood is on the side and not on top of your head.
              The temperature rating seems accurate. I went backpacking at Goat Rocks and used this sleeping bag and I was plenty warm.
              The only con I can think of is that the zipper snags on occasion but other than that the sleeping bag is working great.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Good overall

              By andy315

              from Oakley, CA

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              Pros

              • Adjustable Hood
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Roomy
              • Warm

              Cons

              • Heavy / Bulky

              Best Uses

              • 3 Season Camping
              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping

              Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

              Bought this as my first bag. Good overall. Used this w/ and w/o bivy. Got super wet with bivy and stayed warm all night. So warm actually had to unzip to prevent from over heating. Only thing bad about this is doesnt stuff well. The stuff sack that comes w/ it sucks! Buy smaller one. Great stater bag.

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              • Minimalist

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              3.0

              Good bag but please fix the zipper!

              By Ginger Outside

              from New Jersey

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Packs Small

              Cons

              • Zipper Snags Easily

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking

              Comments about REI Polar Pod +25 Sleeping Bag:

              Bought two of these for my son and I for overnight hiking. It's a nice bag -- a little tight if you're used to a more rectangular bag. The hood part wasn't necessary for the temps we were in but it doubled nicely as a pillow.

              My only complaint -- the zipper snags very easily. I don't think we zipped the bag up or down once wihtout getting stuck on some extra fabric. I'm thinking I might pull out the sewing machine and stitch down some of the "pouf" around the zipper so there will be less fabric to get caught up in the zipper.

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              • Comfort Driven
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              • No

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