So I was looking for a nice little backpacking bag for summer and this one seems to fit the bill. For warm weather, you don't need much right, so you want something nice and light. So this bag is about the size of those fleece sleeping bag liners that you can buy to increase the temp to an existing sleeping bag, or even use as is for the summer months too. This here though, has a nice water resistant outer layer so it's best to use one of these instead. It arrived yesterday, so I decided to see how it fits. I'm over 6 foot, 245lb with extra large frame. It's just a bit too snug for us big guys. Though it's about the same size as a fleece liner, it doesn't have much give. It's just a bit too small and tight for an enjoyable nights sleep. So what I decided to do is open it and zip a fleece liner to it, so now I have big double wide, yet still lightweight enough bag, that will feel very roomy and if it gets cold, I can kinda fold the other part up over me and stay extra warm. Living in a northern state, I planned on carrying the extra fleece liner anyway, so with this setup, it will be more like a quilt but one that can't slid off during the night because it's actually a big, lightweight sleeping bag. With this setup, I should be nice and comfortable and still only around a couple pounds, should be easy to carry no matter how miles of trails I want to do for the day. It's basically the weight of my pad, so. I think I'll have a nice little inexpensive setup here. Stansport Fleece Sleeping Bag sold here on amazon, for about 15 bucks! It's basically the same size and will give you a nice double wide sleeping bag for us big fellers. The added bonus is, if it dips unexpectedly during the night, I can simply unzip then, and place the fleece liner inside. Though, tight, I can fit and it will keep me very warm, no doubt probably right down to 40 or so doubled up. For spring and fall, I think I'll carry an extra fleece liner, and sleep inside that, with the double wide and be good down to about 35-40 probably. All this said, it would be more ideal, if they offered a 36 to 40" wide version of this, but then again, like I say, I would still have carried one fleece liner for an extra precaution anyway, so since I'm carrying it, I might as well just make the nice double wide. I bet this is going to work out great. Read more
If you're searching for a lightweight and compact sleeping bag ideal for warm-weather adventures, the REDCAMP Ultra Lightweight Sleeping Bag is worth considering. We purchased for my truck driver husband to keep in his truck. This light and compact - it easily compresses into its included sack. The inside fabric is soft and skin-friendly. Zippers operate smoothly, can be unzipped and used as a blanket, is double sized and covers my big fella. Has been machine washed and dried (several times), and has done so wonderfully each time. This REDCAMP Ultra Lighweight Sleeping Bag is a solid addition! We would purchase again! Read more
Bought this for ultralight backpacking survey/research/wildlife photography/recreational trips (tested in mid-May 2024 in NJ Pine Barrens (if you live in area, can attest to cool and wet conditions lately)). As it sheds a pound vs the larger Ozark Trail bag I have rated to 40F. As this one was only rated to 59 I was caught offguard the first night (as my town 25ish Mi north lows dropped into the upper 50s/low 60heat island, made mistake of not checking local forecast for pinelands microclimate. WORSE: I waited too long to setup the bivy shelter and lost light before i could figure out how to set it up. So ended up laying the tent footprint on a flat, relatively dry patch under a stand of large Atlantic White Cedars (upland) and Pitch Pines. And only had thin hiking pants, a longsleeve nylon light shirt, and this sleeping bag out in the open that first night it dropped to 42 at 550am. Yet despite being literally on the ground under a tree with no shelter and this warm rated bag: it kept me warm enough to not be shivering constantly; and i didnt feel the need to start an emergency fire (dont do that in dry piney areas), i did have to huddle up and reduce my surface area a bit to stay warm, like lying totally flat splayed out, I got a bit uncomfortably chilly, but knees tucked in a bit lying sort of like a lounging cat was enough to stay warm. Survived 3 trips so far and every night the lows dropped below the rating and yet I was just fine. Now mind you; had it gotten any colder than that cold night at 42 or in a time of year with longer night duration, i definitely wouldnt recommend this for a chilly fall or winter night and Id wager unless you sleep in a coat and insulated pants that this wouldnt be advisable for <40F for sure. TLDR: pleasantly surprised this performed well more than 15F below rated minimum. Survived a few washes and the interior material is reasonably soft for how light it is. The drawstring “hood” could be implemented better, i would keep flipping the bag around as i couldnt figure out which side is supposed to be the top. But a very minor complaint there. Importantly. The bag it comes with is actually reasonably sized and you dont need to like run the material through an industrial vacuum suction device and then have it folded by a hydraulic press to get it back into the stupid bag. This fit every time, even with a sloppy roll attempt, and cinches up tightly. Overall good value so far, long term durability maintains to be seen Read more
This is exactly what I needed to fit into my luggage for when I go on trips (and for everything else too)! The inside is a very soft and comfortable velvet—-feels like microfiber—-which I have never seen on other sleeping bags (most have material that is either too heavy or tent-like). You might think that you’ll be cold in this but the soft fabric works in your favor despite it being so light. I was slightly sweating this last summer night while using it (next time I’ll unzip the bottom to let my feet out, nice feature). Not only is it tiny, but... best part: it’s SUPER easy to get back in the sack it comes in. I find it’s infamous with sleeping bags that they never fit back into the compression sacks and therefore are impossible to transport. It also features tightening buckles to compress it down even further. I’m so thankful I found this. I do have one single comment that I think might be a setback for big people: I’m 5’1 and skinny but even I was having slight trouble stretching out in this (granted I usually assume the starfish position while sleeping) but if you’re on the larger side I could see this being a problem for you. Besides that, this is an amazing find! Read more
