Has anyone slept in this bag at its rated temperature of 20deg F? How did it perform? Thanks.
1780322
I slept in it @ 12° with another bag over it and it perfomed fine, the coldest i went with the bag by itself was around 24° and i did get a little chilled, but not cold by any means. Keeps you very warm around 30°. With any bag you buy, its always a good rule of thumb to use 10° under your climate. ie- if you're going to be camping when it's mostly 40° outside, buy a 30° bag. Sometimes a good fleece sleeping bag liner helps as well.
1780323
Last winter I camped for 1 week in the Coronado mountains in Arizona, when temperature dipped to less than 10deg F. I could just manage. So 20deg F should be no problem.
1780324
My son used it for a survival program from school in the mountains. He said low 40s he was very warm and high 30s he was still very comfortable. Great bag for the price. Would defininitely recommend
1780325
I slept in it @ 12 with another bag over it and it perfomed fine, the coldest i went with the bag by itself was around 24 and i did get a little chilled, but not cold by any means. Keeps you very warm around 30. With any bag you buy, its always a good rule of thumb to use 10 under your climate. ie- if you're going to be camping when it's mostly 40 outside, buy a 30 bag. Sometimes a good fleece sleeping bag liner helps as well.
1398505
I have 2 of these and love them, however at 30F it is not as warm as we would like. Had a scout camp over weekend and both me and my son were quite cold with outside temp around 30 even though we had thermals + pants with wool socks (feet were esp cold). Bag is great above 35 or 40, but need a top cover or thicker bag for freezing weather.
129890
I don't own this bag but am considering buying for my 14 year old. I have many years of outdoor experience and temp ratings on bags are kinda like person ratings on tents...they don't quite hold true. For camping at those temps my suggestion is for you to put a light weight fleece sleeping bag inside it and you'll be comfy cozy on even the coldest of nights. Just saw some Coleman brand fleece bags on Amazon for about $20. This solution gives you more flexibility with the temp range of the bag because you can remove it for sleeping in warmer temps.
237299
Yes no problem however the picture is wrong the black portion of the sleeping bag goes inside the green bag. I've used this down to -15 in the northeastern mountains of Afghanistan and I was warm.
1345913
I bought this bag because I didn't want to roast in my winter bag while sleeping inside a cruising sailboat in Florida. I also wanted a small, lightweight bag. When it's 40 to 50 degrees outside, with no heat on in the boat, I'm extremely warm and comfortable. However, I wouldn't push the limits of this bag (or any other bag), especially if you're going to be uncovered or regularly in 45 degree weather. You should purchase a bag that exceeds that limit, more like a 30-degree bag.
838159
I have used it in weather that was below freezing and i was fine. I was just sleeping in this sleeping bag out in the open.
824893
Yes - That is all I can use this bag for now. I have had a bad experience with the zipper. My wife tried to use the sleeping bag fully clothed and ripped the zipper - it won't reconnect. I would not recommend that you buy this bag unless it is under $20.
878732
Absolutely. I took it backpacking last week and it was 32 degrees in the morning. The compression sack it comes with is fine. The straps look like they will tear under pressure at some point but so far so good.
717194
I don't see the blanket working as a sleeping bag on a regular basis. If necessary it would keep you warm all night but I don't see it as a good replacement. I did check the vendor site for a temp rating but it's not listed. I also sent the company an email asking what the rating was... I thought it was a good question. I have not received an answer yet but if and when I do I will update my reply.
81886
I think the -30 would still be my choice we have 90F days and 30F nights during archery season in Oregon. Is the sleeping bag sometimes warm when going to bed yes but iI do not like additional blankets. Hope this helped.
2161222
I've been on it in ~95 degree weather with 100% humidity. I have never noticed too much heat being trapped in the mattress. I haven't had a problem sleeping on it in the heat.
1793982
about 40F. you can increase that by 5-10F with a liner, which are inexpensive and a good thing to do if used regularly. the thing is very lightweight and can be compressed down to a very manageable size - its my backpacking bag. I don't do that in snow.
1120297
It states it's warm even when the temp is down to 23f and that's one of the reasons I got this sleeping bag. It was probably about 28f when we were tent camping and we stayed warm.
513828
A pad or air mattress to sleep on (some campsites use crushed shell) and a sheet to keep mosquitoes off you. It rarely gets below 70 at night. As for this sleeping bag, it is very comfortable. used it in NY in 40 degree weather. Would suggest a liner to make cleaning easer. I use it as an extra sleeping pad in FL. Tonight the low here is going to be 79 in central FL.
1345916
My first use of this bag was on a night that dipped to 40 degrees. If I completely covered myself (hood up and tight) I was actually a little too warm. My feet were chilly all night though regardless - wish I had worm wool socks that night.
1527191
If you like being super warm when you sleep sure! I used it this past summer in 50degree at night temps and was comfortable. ..I'm also the type that can't sleep with socks on and like it to be just a bit nippy when I sleep....That being said it's by no means a heavy sleeping bag - I purchased a different coleman for my husband with same temperature ratings and his is warmer/thicker. ..makes no sense but it it what it is!.....To thin it out a little maybe wash it a half dozen times before you use it?
808194
it is rated for 30 degrees i believe. I would not take it out in temps cooler then 40. It should be a good summer bag though depending on the area you plan on using it.