i rarely woot, but this deal i couldn't let go. thanks woot!

Damn you woot! Not only the bags but the shirt too!!!

Oh well, its one less gallon of gas, right?

Oh apcray, when did my square turn black?

wallsg wrote:That would be to -6C to 11C. Just like 98.6F is an exact conversion from the approximate average body temperature of the nice round number 37C.

Not when 99F can actually be considered a slight fever, and there is no difference in cheap sleeping bag comfort between 21.2F and 20F (both of which I would venture would be "lack of"). No, including decimals in this case is just marketing people trying to appear scientifically sound. I am not decrying the product, just the marketeers.

Can these two bags be zipped together for a pair of people? I read the posts, and there were some no's and a yes. Confusing answers. What's the deal?

drock777 wrote:wow....yeah I just noticed that.....chucky goes camping!!!!

I just shivered.

All I've been talking about for the last few days is my camping trip in July and how I will need a sleeping bag. I now (in theory) own two thanks to you Woot! Also, what I have done with sleeping bags in the past is just use them as blankets while they are not being used for camping. The cheapest comforter from Walmart is like 20 dollars by itself. This deal rocks.

etherealstrife wrote:Nooooo! Don't skimp on his sleeping bag. For actual campouts these aren't going to do much. Kelty is good for BSA. Reasonably priced, and they'll last. I'm still using the one I bought 13 years ago for scouts (over 200 nights in it).

Try something like this: http://www.tinytrekker.com/bigagneswolverinejr15degreesleepingbag.aspx

Well worth the little extra.

whats the resell value on these bad boys?

gh0ul wrote:i rarely woot, but this deal i couldn't let go. thanks woot!

same here, these will be perfect for random people sleeping over or when i visit friends in college.

dweitzman wrote:I love Woot. Occasionally, they offer great deals. Sometimes, however, they offer total rubbish, and this is one of those times. They can't all be winners...

Same here. I love Woot. But actually, I don't think even these are rubbish.

Like others said, there are always going to be whiners on here wanting $500 Mt. Everest class bags for $10. Or similar to what one member said, a Mercedes at Yugo prices.

These are worth at least what people are paying, or slightly more.

Think about it, what can $10 buy you nowadays. A sandwich or two, and this bag is gonna last a lot longer than a couple burgers or a few bottles of beer.

They are perfect for undemanding situations, such as some have said, for the kids playing camping in the backyard. I dunno about other people, but giving the kid a $200 bag to play arm is not practical.

If you want a deal on better sleeping bags do what I did a few years back. Go on eBay and buy surplus military mummy bags. I got some German army ones, good for sub-zero weather, for $50 each.

http://tinyurl.com/mudl66

Does anyone know if these come with carry sacks like the last photo shows??

ckeilah wrote:12"x7" is TINY for a rolled bag! My arctic expedition $500 REI special apcray takes up more space than the entire inside of my large backpack. Of course, for summer camping in Texas, we really need AIR CONDITIONED sleeping bags! :-P

Compression stuff sacks. Get one.

brendan948725 wrote:What's the temperature rating on these bad boys? I'm going to be camping in the next month in the North Georgia mountains so I don't need something that's rated for Arctic conditions, but I do feel like waking up with feeling still in my feet and hands.

I looked that up I think I saw 21F- 56F

Kisisie wrote:Ugh. I'm going to do the non-woot approved thing and admit that maybe, perhaps I was wrong. And then just blame it on a blond moment.

Kudos for that. By admitting that maybe, perhaps you might have been possibly wrong, you make the forums a better place .

MichaelSF wrote:If you want a deal on better sleeping bags do what I did a few years back. Go on eBay and buy surplus military mummy bags. I got some German army ones, good for sub-zero weather, for $50 each.

This is a true thing, this is. Although eBay didn't exist when I went to an Army Surplus store (probably about 1976) I bought a down-filled mummy bag and that puppy not only was extremely effective but lasted a very long time, didn't have a truly offensive odor (well, kind of like stored canvas even though the cloth was lighter than that, etc.)

The only problem was that occasionally the quill of one of the down-feather would stick through. Ouch? Not much.

Who sleeps in sleeping bags? That is what Aero inflatable beds are for!?

buy.com says "2-way zip" does that answer the questions about left-handed or right-handed zippers, etc.? I'm really asking. I don't know.

Are these good in 110 degree heat (yes, I mean 110)? I like to stay warm and if these don't keep me toasty I am gonna have to pass.

nice pictures, but what I really want to see is video of someone trying to stuff one of these things into the stuff sack. how hard is it, and how long does it take?

I want to buy these for kayak camping in the summer (when warmth isn't important) but I'm thinking that those stuff sacks will probably rip out after just a few uses, and they are the only real selling point of these bags for me.

btw, if you buy these, make sure you do NOT store them in the stuff sacks, as with any sleeping bags, store them hanging uncompressed somewhere, and only stuff them as you are packing to leave, or the insulation will compress and become useless.

mevande wrote:Who sleeps in sleeping bags? That is what Aero inflatable beds are for!?

Aero beds are for when you actually want the in-laws to stay at your place rather than get a hotel.

Sleeping bags are to offer the in-laws so they stay in a hotel.

Bonus Tip: These bags will last a lifetime when used for the above purpose.

what the hay... My kids can use them. I camp at hotels.

"Mummy-style design" - Well, that's reassuring!

bradcrc wrote:btw, if you buy these, make sure you do NOT store them in the stuff sacks, as with any sleeping bags, store them hanging uncompressed somewhere, and only stuff them as you are packing to leave, or the insulation will compress and become useless.

lol...man, who really cares. It's $10! BTW, I always keep my bags stuffed and I've never notice the insulation getting compressed.

dweitzman wrote:You're a bad person for supplying your boy scouts with such poor quality sleeping bags. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

You sir are an arse!

Nodwick wrote:For a second there, I thought this was a pair of rather ratty-looking slippers.

hoho me too

whatdafudge wrote:what the hay... My kids can use them. I camp at hotels.

That's right.

I never wanna be one with the bugs, snakes, and dirt. And I don't see a need to learn how to sheet in the woods, albeit I'm pretty good at taking a whiz against a building.

Watching the Discovery Channel is enough for me, seeing that survival guy eat spiders and raw snake.

Common sense lessons from childhood:

Always bring a case for your glasses when camping. You never know when you're going to canoe out to a rocky shore for the night and have your glasses slide down the rockface as you slumber.

That said, it's been a while since I've needed sleeping bags, but while I'd probably want something a bit more flameproof for real camping, 2 for $25 sounds like a great deal to me.

Nodwick wrote:For a second there, I thought this was a pair of rather ratty-looking slippers.

mee toooo!!! was like hmmm...creamy and delicious looking high quality? X.X

crashride wrote:"Mummy-style design" - Well, that's reassuring!

That's what they are called, kiddo. Actually, more often merely "mummy bags" (and they look like a properly "constructed" one from 3,000 or so years ago - the Egyptians actually were doing things like this for a LONG time starting a REALLY LONG time ago).

In my case, since my house is primarily heated by a woodstove, this will probably be convenient during the winter when I don't want to get up in the middle of the night and stir it up or throw in some more wood.

could buy them and donate to your local homeless shelter.

waacodemon wrote:Im up in MN, i camp mainly once a year in July. This a good sleepin bag? Its normally about 90-100 degrees durin the day, and around 75 or so at night. The sleepin bag i have now makes it so around 8am or so everyday when i camp, i get woken up cause of the heat. But at night im normally freezin. lol
if any of this made sense, please help me

You're absolutely correct. I live in MN also. Unless you're backpacking for days through the mountains, why would you spend $150 for a sleeping bag? These will be great for a couple of casual nights at a campground in the summer (as long as you have a pad or mattress). 90% of campers just do it a few times a year and don't need something from REI. They're a great value play and let's leave it at that.

Is it just me, or does the photo of the Sleeping Bags look like 2 giant (but very wrinkled) ice cream cones?

For all those asking about how warm they are. Keep in mind that everyone sleeps at different warmth requirements. Lots of stuff impact how warm you sleep. How fat you are, if you sleep with little on,if you recently ate something,inside or outside a tent,etc , etc.

If you are a warm sleeper pretty much assume you can stay comfortable in the lower range of the recommended temp spec. And if you are a cold sleeper like most women or real thin guys then you would want to only use this bag at the upper temp specs given.

Most bags are ment to be used with long sleeve tshirt and light long pant. Not only is this more comfortable , it wicks away sweat and keeps your bag fresher.

Last a cheap bag liner adds a few degrees of warmth plus is easy to wash. I purposely purchased a rated 45degree bag for my 3 season bag since I am a warm sleeper, will be in a tent, have a coolmax liner and will have long sleeve and pant. So far in the 30's I have been more then snug.

Hope this helps someone.

Reading the description at the bottom of the page one can learn that these bags a designed for summer weather. There is no information regarding what type of polyester fill they contain. Not all polyesters are the same. As far as being fire retardant as one person asked, I spent over 30 years in the outdoor products industry, finding a sleeping bag that is fire retardant is very hard to do. I have never seen one from any major manufacture of quality outdoor gear. As far as zipping two bags together, looking at the photo it appears that the zippers are on the same side. This would indicate that they can not be zipped together.

Also this makes for a good loaner bag to a friend since most of my friends like to not return items in the condition they started off in. Don't give them your $150 bag, give them a $12 Woot bag and smile and wave.

Also works great for sleeping arrangements when you run out of sheets for the unplanned company visits.

Also keep in mind poly fill do NOT breath as well as down bags. Down is the only bag I will primarly use if I can help it. Poly fill bags are much cheaper and again better for plan B options or if you don't want to get a good bag.

OK, here's the bags being put to their maximum use.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKbAkUwZ6ag&feature=related

eno45 wrote:For all those asking about how warm they are. Keep in mind that everyone sleeps at different warmth requirements. Lots of stuff impact how warm you sleep. How fat you are, if you sleep with little on,if you recently ate something,inside or outside a tent,etc , etc.

If you are a warm sleeper pretty much assume you can stay comfortable in the lower range of the recommended temp spec. And if you are a cold sleeper like most women or real thin guys then you would want to only use this bag at the upper temp specs given.

Most bags are ment to be used with long sleeve tshirt and light long pant. Not only is this more comfortable , it wicks away sweat and keeps your bag fresher.

Last a cheap bag liner adds a few degrees of warmth plus is easy to wash. I purposely purchased a rated 45degree bag for my 3 season bag since I am a warm sleeper, will be in a tent, have a coolmax liner and will have long sleeve and pant. So far in the 30's I have been more then snug.

Hope this helps someone.

You're right on. I'm also a warm sleeper. I was in CO with a 20 degree bag and a liner and was only under a fly. The bottom of my bag slipped out under the fly had ice on it. However...I was still hot inside that bag and opened it up in the middle of the night. This is a fine bag for the majority of people that want something for a few times a year.

vdex34 wrote:Me too, must be hivemind.

Same here. My first thought was, "Geez those are ugly slippers."

Camping.... not my 'bag'! (thank you!)