How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

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Hike through snow to sleep in an alpine hut or camp out after a summer storm with confidence. The Sea to Summit Traverse TvII 25 sleeping bag won't let you down.
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Best Use | Backpacking |
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Tested Lower Limit | 25 degrees (F) - EN |
Tested Comfort | 35 degrees (F) - EN |
Temperature Rating (F) | 25 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -4 degrees (C) |
Shell | 30-denier nylon |
Zipper Location | Left |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Fill | THERMOLITE synthetic fibers |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Lining | 20-denier nylon |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Semirectangular |
Stuff Sack Size | Unavailable |
Stuff Sack Volume | Unavailable |
Compressed Volume | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
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I like the feel & design of this sleeping bag. There's a full-length zipper on one side to get in/out and a half-length zipper on the other side for ventilation or movement. The hood is great for holding a semi-circle pillow in place. The bag packs up into the stuff sack easily and is small and lightweight. However, Idk how this is rated to 35 degrees for women ("comfort"), 25 degrees for men ("lower limit"), and -6 for survival ("extreme). As a woman I find this bag comfortable to about 50 degrees, with sweatpants and a sweatshirt on. I've used it for 38-40 degrees, but only with a fleece blanket inside, while wearing multiple layers on top & bottom.
I’ve only had it out on a 45* night so far but within 10 minutes of getting into it, and several times throughout the night, I had to vent it because it got to be too warm. That’s not the bag’s fault; all the bags I’ve had until now are 10-15 years old so I’m used to having to squeeze every bit of insulation out of them that is possible. What I should have done is open up the zipper and perhaps every use it as a blanket instead in warmer weather like I had. The construction of the bag was very well thought-out; especially the zipper design that pairs with the women’s bags and the small loops for attaching cord (I used elastic shock cord) to keep a sleeping mat from sliding out from underneath you are a nice touch.
So comfortable, shocked at how warm it actually is. Fits just right.
This bag claims to be rated to 25 degrees comfort for men. It's not even close. I woke up repeatedly, freezing cold, wearing long underwear top. At 4 in the morning I was shivering in the bag. I checked my phone for the temperature at the nearest weather station: 42 degrees. I put on pants and a light jacket, crawled back in, and was STILL cold in the morning.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the tall and wide version because I like my space. It worked well in summer and also on our latest camping trip with temps dropping to -3 celsius over night. I don't go much colder. For the lower temps i use a reactor xtreme liner and will get myself a pair of down booties. My feet are cold at the best of times and the down jacket around my toes kept slipping away.
My husband and I purchased these sleeping bags. My husband got the longer one because he is 6'3". They were very comfortable and we like the extra room for the feet. The material does stick to your skin a bit so I am going to order some liners. They packed up easy in their bags and fit perfectly into our packs. We have not used them yet for colder weather yet.
I have been using this sleeping bag for a camping trip in Switzerland for half month in September. There is occasional rain but the bag can still keep warm. The lowest temperature at night I tried was 2 degree celcius. The bag and I performed well because I also wore enough clothes and sock when sleeping outdoor. Overall, I am very satisfied.
First of all this picture is not true the sleeping bag is not smaller than the water bottle. And it’s heavier than it looks. If your looking for light weight compact, this is not for you.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Only used the bag once so far in 45° weather but slept comfortably with zipper open for venting. The long fit my 6’2” frame with room to move around.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The features on this bag make it the best synthetic sleeping bag I’ve ever tried. It’s also warmer than I expected. I’m a very cold sleeper.