This is an a great bag. If you just need to make the most of your body heat on a chilly night, we have plenty of down insulation bags for the average camper. Help me identify this old North Face sleeping bag. The North Face Inferno -40F/-40C sleeping bag is a good example of a sleeping bag for winter nights. Construction quality is good for an import and the zipper works well. I think it is advertised as a 9x 17 stuff sack. I don't know what the naysayers problem is, but I was in my boxers, T-shirt and socks. Total Weight||2 lb 10 oz / 1182 g||2 lb 12 oz / 1258 g|. I am 6' 2", 210 lbs. Notice all the complainers seem to not know the correct use of a 3-season sleeping bag. Great piece of gear! The extra weight is more than compensated for by the quality of sleep I now get. Whether zippers are prefabricated or cut from fabric.
Where to buy old North Face sleeping bags. I would prefer an inside pocket if I'm in any below freezing temps so my contact solution in my lens case doesn't freeze. This was my first sleeping bag and I am very glad I bought it. I have the single wall Nemo Meta 2P, which also had a lot of moisture just above my head. Not enough mileage on it yet. Max User Height||5 ft 6 in / 167 cm||6 ft 0 in / 183 cm|. The sales guy at REI told us that we could zip them together. I didn't know you can "reloft" a bag. As temps dip, it is imperative to have an insulated sleeping pad under the bag, or it will allow you o get cold in dependent areas. Obviously the color red seemed to equate to "warm" 25, 2013 at 10:37 pm #1989795Rafi HarzahavSpectator. I am 6' and 195 lbs. My first trip with it was a trip where it snowed and rained so it was super humid and I was fine, nice and dry.
As I have already alluded to, I didn't buy this bag expecting it to be a 5 star bag. Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. Glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls. At first this seemed like a good way to gain some space in my pack, but now I would highly advise against this practice. Temperature Rating: 4-12 celcius. To be honest, I was first using it with many layers worn during the night and not being able to warm up. North Face sleeping bags only used to be available in long-sized lengths. Vintage sleeping bag thread? Best synthetic bag for the price.
There was a strong suggestion on one site, that their red bags are the warmest, but I hesitate to call that a fact, lol. The coldest I've slept in with this bag is about 35F, which was comfortable. After reading Rich's review I thought about my North Face Chamois down bag I received as a Xmas present in 1972. It got into the 30's that night and we both froze in these "20 degree" bags. 5# for the North Face Superlight (NFSL). Sleeping pad and still be comfortable.
This is our only source of support for these forums. Size regular fits to 6' tall, left zip. I can barely cross my ankles without the material binding up and restricting my movements. The full length zipper is very nice for warm weather and ventalation. This is an award winning bag (Backpacker Magazine), but not because it's the best on the market; it is award-winning because it excels in its price/weight range, while still meeting reasonable expectations for a synthetic bag. Unfortunately I would doubt if anybody at NF would even know as they've been sold a few times and that's IF you knew the model. To that end, can anyone offer any input/advice on this sleeping bag? The North Face Cat's Meow.
They stay up to 15 years before they start to degrade. Newer listings show Climashield. The included stuff sack is one of the best features of this bag. So the rating is right on as I was cold at 15 and warm at 25.
Since synthetics don't absorb moisture to a great degree, I've had no problem with it. With care, it should provide many seasons of use. I know I'm pushing the limits of this bag on some nights, but based of my sleeping temp, the conditions I camp, I would say this bag is not comfortable for me at 20-25 degrees in just a base layer on a pad. I can't remember what the fill is right now but these were last years models and I think they have a different fill now. Wost bag I ever owned. First time I used it was on a 6-day trip through the Bailey range in ONP in early fall. The quality of materials used in this bag is quite impressive for the price you pay for it.
Add a fleece liner to it, and I can even pull off spring use (Maine/Quebec Canoe Guide). Zipper constantly jams. Not as warm as advertized. The bag is tighter than my old 35 degree bag, but it rolls with me so that is not a problem. At 35°, with a base layer shirt and pants and socks, I felt a bit of a chill and was brought slightly out of my comfort level.
It is compressible, and comfortable/roomy interior, with a nice fleece inner collar and a good functional cord system. These bags pack well, especially when placed in compression stuff bags. To my surprise they replaced the bag with a brand new Superlight at no charge (other than the cleaning cost of the old bag) something about the bag has a lifetime warranty. I was cold at 35 degrees. I really like this bag. Sleeping bags that are not frequently cleaned become much faster. All in all, though, a very good performer for most weather. There are lighter warmer and lower priced bags from other reputable companies that will last longer than this bag. Synthetics are simply inferior in packability compared to down, but for me I'd rather know that I'll be warm despite damp conditions and IMO this bag is pretty packable for a synth. Sleeping bag ratings are relative to the individual, humidity, sleep patterns, warm/cold sleepers, and many other factors.
Also, I've had mine for a number of years and it has proven to be far more durable than any synthetic bags I have owned as far as loft retention goes. Comfortable and roomy even with my 6'4" frame. The 20F rating is a lie, I'd rate this bag at twice that. Overall I think it's a great bag for the price and it will remain a staple in my gear for excursions that could be moist or chilly. Update: As is often fairly common for synthetic bags, repeated stuffing lead to loss of loft. My wife and I each bought one of these bags on sale out of Campmor. A compression sack gives bags like the Lynx the smallest packed specs we can manage. How cold will it get at night where you want to go camping?
I recently slept in it during a 25-degree night, and was very cold. Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz. At just shy of three and a half pounds, I wouldn't call this a Superlight. What I really want to know is if the bag will zip into a male model? I was comfortable all night, only felt slightly cold when I woke around 4am. I'm not really that hard up for space in my backpack, so I quit compressing it so much. Conclusion: Overall, I think most people would find the bag fulfills the needs of three-season backpacking and camping.
Polyester, I wonder if that is Polarguard? I am comfortable in just boxers and a tee even at 35 deg F. Not ultralight, but it definitely is ultraplush.