jibal wrote:Uh, if you don't like what you get by zipping two bags together, then don't zip two bags together, and your "bigger problem" will be solved.

Ha, ha, such simple advice. I love it.

frantix wrote:Based on the shape, I'd say no which is bad for me. I have 2 dogs that would never agree with not being able to get under the cover. lol Was ready to pull the trigger until I thought of the same thing.

Read the description People!!! It says they can be zipped together to make one big bag...

BlackbeardBen wrote:
Of course, I would compliment it with a lightweight closed-cell foam mattress. It embrangles to pack the friggin heavy Therm-a-Rest that my parents bought who knows how many years ago.

I don't know how old your parents' Therm-a-Rest is, but I love mine. Much less prone to damage than the old Ridge Rest it replaced, and worth its weight in comfort. I simply strap it to the bottom of my pack and just go. At 3.5 lbs, definitely worth it.

I couldn't find a way to search the thread so forgive me if this has already been discussed.

How would these compare to a Coleman Sleeping bag? Are they pretty comparable to something you would get at Target or Wal-Mart for $20-30?

bfackrell wrote:I looovvvveeee Yellowstone! These bags might not be warm enough for Yellowstone though...even on the 4th.

Especially when we're still getting snow in Montana! [sigh]

IAmUnimaginative wrote:http://lmgtfy.com/?q=210+cm+to+inches

Love it...
now.. the big question:
Is that 75cm/50cm (top/bottom) measurement zipped or unzipped?
If unzipped, that's child sized.
if zipped, that's somewhat reasonable.

brikbats wrote:THese things probably won't work too well for backpacking. Imagine tryingto stuff a cylinder 9-1/2" wide by 20" long inside an internal frame backpack. Not gonna happen. For base camping and hanging out at the campground, not a bad buy. I'm just probably looking for something a little more...performance-oriented.

Keep in mind that is the stuffed size in their sack (not a compression sack) when put in a compression sack these get to about half that size. Also keep in mind it is a sleeping bag for $10. I could quote all the virtues of my Mountain Hardwear Ghost SL -40 Down Sleeping Bag and then every one would complain that it cost $570. So in the spirit of keeping it real - Its a $10 dollar bag that weighs 1.2 lbs and takes up a little more room than a $100 and up synthetic bag. Use a little logic and make an informed decision.

brikbats wrote:THese things probably won't work too well for backpacking. Imagine tryingto stuff a cylinder 9-1/2" wide by 20" long inside an internal frame backpack. Not gonna happen. For base camping and hanging out at the campground, not a bad buy. I'm just probably looking for something a little more...performance-oriented.

If you are looking for a performance bag, sir, then maybe a $10 a piece is a little lower than you ought to be shopping. ;-)

Size when packed is 28cm x 16cm, which is 11" x 6-1/4". That ought to fit in a internal framer. I know my wife's bag is MUCH larger and it fits in her 2600ci Kelty internal just fine.

I figure, best case, I have a new light bag to take backpacking. Worst case, my daughters get upgrades from the Strawberry Shortcake bags they're quickly outgrowing. Who knows, it might be interesting to open them and refill the shell with down.

Dang you woot!! I need to stop spending money for awhile after the last woot-off and other summer expenses. Oh well -- nabbed 6 so the kids can use them too. Will probably be nice for while we are driving this summer for vacation and have the a/c and they are wearing shorts and complaining it's cold in the car!

GeckoDeLimon wrote:
Who knows, it might be interesting to open them and refill the shell with down.

Keep in mind the fabrics used are not "downproof" so you will slowly loose down through the fabric. Other than that it is a great idea. If you have the skills to open it to fill with down you can open it to refill if the down levels get to low.

@WOOT

Can you please finally clarify if we're getting two bags that can be properly zipped together as the product description indicates???

(Or if someone never had to take one of those spatial thinking tests and failed to realize that unless you have a right and a left, you'll end up with a hood in your face??)

Still trying to figure out where my Sirius plugs in.

I bought one of these about 2 months through a daily deal with Ebay for $25 free shipping. My son used it on a Boy Scout campout in Wildwood, NJ. According to the Weather Channel it got down to about 41 degrees on the beach with a pretty strong wind. My son said he actually just kept his legs covered and that the sleeping bag did a good job. In for a pair in case he destroys the one he has now.

wooot!!

got my 2!!!

gnarf wrote:anyone find anything about how big they are? typically most sleeping bags are designed for sub 6ft tall people, often tall editions are sold for those who are less than 6'6" I'm betting these are for 6' or less, but anyone know?

Since the dimensions printed on the screen are 210 centimeters, that translates to 6' 8" if my math is correct.

anyone know where I can get a cold weather shell to fit over these? For most of my camping these will be fine, but I would love to have the option to put a shell over it and not spend 100-200 dollars for a sleeping bag set

2.54 centimeters to an inch...breakout the calculators...

Size in U.S. standard
Size: 83"x30.5"
Weight: 1.2lbs
Packed Size: 12x7

january wrote:How long are the sleeping bags in feet and inches? it only says centimeters.

Use 2.54 and figure it out. Where do you people come from?

*Kudzu* wrote:I think Im gonna have nightmares

Now that is downright unsettlin'. Agreed.

falcon5768 wrote:anyone know where I can get a cold weather shell to fit over these? For most of my camping these will be fine, but I would love to have the option to put a shell over it and not spend 100-200 dollars for a sleeping bag set

Cocoon sells a water resistant over bag MSRP $100
http://www.designsalt.com/detail.asp?pageId=products&pageName=sleepingbag&PRODUCT_ID=OB

They make really nice liners alot cheaper that add warmth also.

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

Yes, this bag should work great for MN summer nights. It's not the lightest, best compressing bag, but great for car camping or heaving packing.

BTW, 6" x 12" is not too bad for compression. Especially a CHEAP bag.

speedoo wrote:I really don't see how two bags can zip together properly, with the hoods.

Since the inside and the outside are made of the same material, couldn't you just flip one inside-out and, "surprise", now you have a zipper on the opposite side! Does anyone think this would work?

I read on buy.com that these are 2 way zippers for those of you who ask if one is right and one a left.... I figure as small as they roll up I can get 2 sets and keep em in the garage for when they kids have friends over or something and need to sleep on the living room floor (or in the yard).... cheap enough for that!!

runmonkeyrun wrote:

BTW, 6" x 12" is not too bad for compression. Especially a CHEAP bag.

Not only is it not bad 6" x 12" is the stuffed size not the compressed size. The sack it comes with is only a stuff sack. If you get a compression sack these get to about half that size.

In for a set. Should be a good bag for summer camping to replace the 30 year old bag I have at home now.

These will be perfect for Florida year round
I am in for 2 X 2 yee haa most sites had them for 39.00 Each !!!! what a deal

I think you meant:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=210+cm+in+inches

wanpakumono wrote:Can these be zipped together for those of us who are a bit "fuller-figured?"

99.9% chance that they do not. Typically the mummy style bags do not zip together. The ones that do are typically shaped like a perfect rectangle.

About whether or not these bags zip together, another classic question is begging to be asked: "Do you think I look fat in this sleeping bag"?

mike808 wrote:I think you meant:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=210+cm+in+inches

AWSOME!!!!

Just from a quick skim through this board shows me that you guys are treating these as if they are going to work in every climate. These seem to be perfect for the Florida summers. get a different bag for winter.

madpixl wrote:My gear picks would be Campmor.com and SierraTrading.com because they have good stuff for cheap.

That said, I had the best raincoat ever and that was REI branded,(I accidentally lost it in Javits at Linuxworld 97)...

So I bought these for my sons. I can always use my a North Face McMurdo parka, which is almost like a sleeping bag with arm holes.

$#)(*& DON'T tell everybody about Campmor and Sierra Trading Post, the yuppies will find out and ruin them. At least you got www.sierratradingpost.com/ wrong so no one will find it.

Chickaboo1962 wrote:Read the description People!!! It says they can be zipped together to make one big bag...

Read the comments, people!!! A dozen people (including me) later posted that it could be zipped together. So thanks for redundant comment 10 hours.

prateeko wrote:How hard is it to wrap these up and get them in the bag when you're done? Some sleeping bags can compress a lot which makes it easy to store, I'm wondering if that's the case with these ones.

Since it's polyester, it probably won't compress as well as something like down, but for the price who could complain?

Got a pair. Should be great for the kids! Plus, I get to have my bag back.

What ugly slippers

january wrote:How long are the sleeping bags in feet and inches? it only says centimeters.

83"

If you are under 5'10" this would be just right. the width is pretty narrow so if you have wide shoulders know it will be a tight fit

swab29 wrote:Seriously all - this is a joke. You ever heard, "you get what you pay for?"

Go check out www.steepandcheap.com or any of the other sites for real camping gear... unless you think camping is in the back of a truck.


//it's not.

Camping is whatever you want it to be. Whether it's under the stars, in a tent, in a camper or in a cottage at a campground.

Did you think you would actually receive Sherpa quality gear for $10 a bag??

These are great for kids sleepovers. I also keep a cheap bag in the trunk as part of a safety kit also nice to slip into on a chilly evening if you are star gazing. Certainly not for serious camping-unless it is warm. Those high price bags I have are way to hot for summer camping, even on nights that get a little chillier