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Fine all season sleeping bag...for base camp use.
First thing, my thanks to others here who took the time to write a review on this product. Those reviews were a big help to me in deciding whether it suited my needs.
As others have said, this isn't a good sleeping bag for backpacking, too bulky. But for people like me, who mostly set up camp near their car/truck, this sleeping bag is a fine choice.
When used in combination with a insulated sleeping pad (I have a Thermorest), the bag can be unzipped and used like a comforter, unless the weather is very cold. Having a big "sock" for the feet makes it easier to stay under the covers. The insulated head cover can be employed in the same way, keeping the head warm while anchoring the covers too. I've now slept under this new bag for four(4) nights, in the way I described, under mild temperatures. It's been very pleasant, the insulation returning my body heat comfortably. I have confidence that this bag would provide sufficient reflective warmth to below 20 degrees, at least.
One note: My new bag needed about twenty-four hours to air out the chemical aromas that were present. So plan on unzipping it and hanging it up for at least half a day, prior to sleeping in it for the first time.
March 2010 · Sports and Outdoors · verified purchase