How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

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Born out of collaboration between The North Face and Alpine Ascents International, the The North Face Guide 20 sleeping bag provides lightweight warmth in a durable package for backpacking adventures.
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View all The North Face Backpacking Sleeping BagsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Tested Lower Limit | Unavailable |
Tested Comfort | Unavailable |
Temperature Rating (F) | 20 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -7 degrees (C) |
Shell | Ripstop nylon |
Zipper Location | Left |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Fill | Heatseeker Guide synthetic fibers |
Fill Weight | Unavailable |
Lining | Nylon taffeta |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
Shoulder Girth (in.) | Unavailable |
Hip Girth (in.) | Unavailable |
Stuff Sack Size | Unavailable |
Stuff Sack Volume | Unavailable |
Compressed Volume | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
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I was deciding between the Guide 20 and the Cat's Meow 20 sleeping bag. The lack of reviews on this bag made me hesitant, but I'm so glad I chose the Guide 20. Although the Cat's Meow seems like a fine bag, the Guide 20 packs amazingly small (stuff sack is almost too big for the bag), it's incredibly lofty and warm, and I love how it is minimally insulated on the back (where the sleeping pad would be). It helps with compressing the bag, and back insulation loses all loft anyway while sleeping. It definitely performs and looks great while doing it. Includes the bag, a large mesh storage bag (which it ships in), and a compression sack.
Warm and Comfy! I slept in a three-season tent for 3 nights in 36 degree temps and this sleeping bag kept me unbelievably warm! I truly believe the 30 degree rating for this sleeping bag is pretty accurate.
Good bag so far. Can't speak to durability but very lightweight and packs very small