Sleeping Bag Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One for Camping

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Generously cut in a rectangular shape, The North Face Dolomite 40° synthetic sleeping bag is for those who want modern performance in an old-school camping bag.
Shop similar productsBest Use | Camping |
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Temperature Rating (F) | 40 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | 4 degrees (C) |
Shell | Unavailable |
Zipper Location | Right |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Fill | Heatseeker Eco |
Lining | Unavailable |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Rectangular |
Stuff Sack Size | 10 x 18 inches |
Stuff Sack Volume | Unavailable |
Compressed Volume | 10.7 liters |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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I don't go camping or backpacking in freezing weather. Since I'm more of a warm-weather adventurer, this sleeping bag fulfilled all of my needs. It's lightweight which makes backpacking easier; it's not overly warm which is great during summer camping; and you can zip two of them together!! Most staff members will tell you that you need one left zipping and one right zipping bag in order to join them together, but actually, all you need is two identical sleeping bags in which you can fully unzip them. My husband and I bought two of these and used them on our last backpacking trip. When fully unzipped, you can lie on fully flat and add the second on top and zip them together on both sides utilizing both zippers. I don't think this bag would be the best for colder weather but if what you are looking for is a low-cost bag for warmer adventuring, this is a great light-weight option.
Bought the regular 1st because that would be the correct size... however the zipper burst in the middle of the night on the 1st use. brought it back and got the Long version which has 2 more inches of girth.. I'm not huge by any means 5"11, 170 but that made all the difference. The only warning I'd give is that the tightening of the strap at the head (pseudo-mummy style) leaves the cords dangling and you can get caught up in them. Otherwise I love it. Got a compression sack to get into my pack.
I have been using this pack for a about two years now and have been very impressed with it. It's lightweight and strong enough to take some pulls and awkward catching on surrounding items and packs. The insulation is great for warmer weather and makes a decent pack bag with a compression sack. This pack does exactly what it is supposed to do with no noticeable flaws.
First rectangle bag I ever bought and I didn't know what I was missing. Feet feel so much more comfortable with the extra room. I think the sleeping bag shape market is in for a change.
I purchased this bag for a summer mountain camping trip, and it was absolutely perfect. The nighttime temperature was in the upper 40's through the mid 50's, and I stayed perfectly comfortable each night. There was one evening when the wind was blowing pretty good, and the bag did a good job of keeping the wind out as well. The zippers are better than most other bags I've used, as they never got caught up on the extra material while zipping/unzipping. I would highly recommend this bag to anyone looking for a solid summer sleeping bag.
Used this bag for one camping trip. Ended up returning it. I don't always sleep on perfectly level ground and this slippery material just slid downhill on a very slight incline. I slid around inside the bag and the whole bag was in a wad at the foot of the tent with me half in it by morning. Why must every surface of the bag be so slippery? Otherwise it was a nice, light weight but warm enough.
I had to buy this model because it was the only square sleeping bag available in the store. I wish there had been more options but everything else was mummy style. It would be nice if there other styles available for those who do not care for the mummy style
So far I'm very pleased with this bag. It's a little right for larger guys like me but then I knew the width when I bought it. Spent 5 nights on two trips so far and it is ver comfortable. Lowest temp was ~46F and I slep fine. I do wish it came with a stuff sack, which is the only reason for 4 vs 5 stars.
Kept me warm and you can zip up two to make a double sized bag.
I already had a The North Face Dolomite 2S Sleeping Bag. I could not find another one online, so I bought this one, which is similar. Was disappointed that I was unable to zip my 2 North Face sleeping bags together...I would have thought there would be some consistency in North Face sleeping bags.