How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

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With smart goose down insulation distribution and a waterproof shell, this cold-weather bag is warm, weatherproof and very compressible.
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View all REI Co-op Backpacking Sleeping BagsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Temperature Rating (F) | -20 degrees Fahrenheit |
Temperature Rating (C) | -29 degrees Celsius |
Shell | Nylon |
Insulation Type | Down |
Fill | Bottom:700/top: 800-fill goose down |
Fill Weight | Unavailable |
Lining | Polyester taffeta |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
Fits Up To (in.) | 72 inches |
Shoulder Girth (in.) | 64 inches |
Hip Girth (in.) | 60 inches |
Stuff Sack Size | 9 x 21 inches |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.
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I love this bag. I bought mine new in '05, and have used it more than 20 times. Mostly in weather below 10. -11 is the coldest i have tested the bag, and felt i could stay warm at the -20 rating. I am a cold sleeper, so that is saying a lot. The only bad thing for me is that i cannot close the inner zipper because I'm 6'0 200lbs. It's just too tight. I would rather have a draft tube. Still, it did not interfere with the preformance of the bag. I like the feel of the bag, and the hood is large and comfy. The price is right compared to other reputable brands with the same features such as 800 fill down. I would definately recommend it to anyone and everyone who is going below zero.
I have been down to -10 deg. with this bag and stayed warm, and I was in a hammock! If I could change anything, I would have a left hand zipper.
Great bag! Its so warm! I was suffering from cold at nights with my Western Mountaineering bag. It looked great on paper, being light and rated at the very low temperature. But it turned out to be over rated. The shell tour easily and it wasn't very water repellent. Hard to imagine considering the huge price Western Mountaineering charges. The Kilo is truly made to be a expedition bag. The insulation and protection is great. The price is great.
I bought this bag for a 3 month expedition in Patagonia. After much research I decided this bag was the one and I do not regret my decision. This bag was roomy, warm, and light. I was comfortably warm at 0 degrees and paired with silk liner warm well below that. I would not recommend this bag for temperatures above freezing because it is so well insulated you get really hot. However, having said that, the two zipper design allows great regulation of warmth. I love this bag. Oh, not recommended for wet weather, but that goes for any down bag.
I've used this bag in a multitude of scenarios and temperatures. It works best when it's colder, but with the multi-zipper system, you have plenty of ventilation flexability. Great packer, and partnered with a good pad, this bag works well in any cold-weather backpacking environment. Note: be careful around extreme wet conditions.
I used this bag on a 3 night Presidential Traverse March 4-7 of 2008 with temps dipping below 0 and was utterly warm. Roomy enough to stash my gloves, shell jacket, soft shell jacket, and myself in a down parka and still zip up nice and cozy. Only complaint, my feet got a little cold .... otherwise its a great bag.
I was looking for a very lightweight bag that could be used during backpacking in the mountains. At first I was hesitant because I'm a college student and fit the typical poor college student profile, but the little extra I spent was very worth it for the [lack of] weight. The only thing that I don't like about the bag is the zipper, although it is much better than previous bags that I have owned. Occasionally the pull gets stuck in the zipper teeth.
After lots of research, i was about to buy the Marmot -40 bag b/c i am a way cold sleeper. However the folks [...] said that -40 would be too warm. Well, my advice to everyone is trust your own advice. I took this REI -20 bag to Yosemite last weekend Nov 20th. The temp in the valley at night was around 32F and i was fine with the outer zipper zipped and the inner zipper unzipped. However, the next day up at upper Yosemite falls trail around 7000ft elevation the temp at night got down to around 17F and at first i had only the outer zipper zipped and i was freezing, then i zipped up the inner zipper and was instantly warm until i woke up in the middle of the night FREEZING again and could not sleep all night because i was soo cold, mind you i had two pair of socks on, fleece bottoms, three turtle necks and a down jacket, and a wool cap...How could this be possible i asked myself? I mean it is suppose to be a -20 bag.
I have used this bag in almost all conditions, and I can't say enough about it. My friends also rave about it and some have even bought one of their own. I bought mine about 4 years ago, and this has been one of my best purchases ever. I highly reccomend it!
First, Sorry for my bad English. Great sleeping bag, To improve this I think need more down o fiber on feet and more space on feet. Between the zippers one thrmic lappel because when the interior zipper it's open cold pass for the first zipp.[...]