Snugpak Softie Elite 5 WGTE Sleeping Bag Expandable Side Baffle 15 C Comfort Left or Right Zip

I initially bought a Snugpak Softie Elite 3. Looking at it and without field testing it only a month later I thought I would go for gold and bought this Snugpak Softie Elite 5 Sleeping Bag. A man can never have too much field equipment, but then try telling that to my wife. I like the Snugpak range of gear and these sleeping bags are a very nice piece of kit but at the end of the day they are only as good as they are functional and so until I can get out and field test these bags they remain an unknown quantity. What I can say is that they are true military sleeping bags and are made to a high standard. As I like to move around a little during the night I particularly like the expandable panel. I’m not sure if this applies to all Snugpak sleeping bags but both of mine came with a scratty sub-standard little 3cm zip puller on the main zip, the like of which you might expect to find on a lightweight jacket. Not what you want to be struggling to find when you are trying to get in or out of your bag in the middle of the night. I removed these on both my Snugpak Softie Elite bags and replaced them with a decent length of paracord to match the colour of the bag. Come on Snugpak, you can do better than this. While my order proved to be exactly what I wanted it would be of great assistance if the advertising material clearly stated whether these products are a left handed or right handed zip since Snugpak produce both. The Snugpak Softie Elite 3 is ideal size for my UK Berghaus military pack, while the Softie Elite 5 is quite a bit heavier and more bulky. Each are not as heavy or bulky as the civilian bag I have been using. I won’t bore everyone by comparing the specifications. I intend to test both in the best and worst of conditions. Made in Cambodia. Thank you OutdoorEquipped and Amazon. Read more

I slept in 8°F with a wind chill of -12°F under a tarp. I put two hand warmers in the bag to warm it up. It was warm and toasty all night long. And perhaps a little too toasty. I am 6'3" and 230 pounds the bag is a little snug but very comfortable and warm. Read more

I’m AD military stationed at Fort Drum NY. I bought the bag for our periodic field exercises. I use it with a bivy sack, thermal pad, and a poncho liner. The first morning I used the bad the air temps were around 6F. I slept pretty comfortably. It’s a little big for carrying but with my stiff sack it’s manageable. It’s also a little tight around the legs but again, manageable. I am not sorry I made the purchase. I am overall happy with it. Read more

Used in -15'c weather, if you have a good r-rated sleeping pad you will be warm. The hood draw cord and baffle system does a great job of keeping the heat in. Set it up and practice adjusting it at home and you will be fine in Winter. The extension baffle on the side to increase the sleeping bag width is a great feature. I keep the extension in place even in winter as i prefer the room and tend to move a lot when sleeping. the outer material is very high quality and wear resistant. I haven't tested it in outside wet weather (always inside a tent). This bag packs down reasonably well given that it's synthetic insulation. It would be perfect if it came with a larger mesh storage bag, not just the stuff sack. Pickup up something larger than the stuff sack to store it in so that the loft does not get compressed during storage. Read more

Finding good kit that fits me (since I'm such a big guy) can be hard to do. Luckily, the folks at Snugpak appreciate that and make this delightfully nice sized bag to fit large or small folks. If you're large (like me): Make sure to use the 2nd set of zippers to open the side baffle up. This was a cool feature that isn't obvious from many reviews. It works like a charm. If you're small: You can keep the side baffle closed down and have extra insulation. You can also use the clips by the foot area to 'fold' (and secure) the bag so it's smaller -- and keeps its insulation more snugly against you. Genius! It's lightweight, well constructed, easy to zip / unzip, and keeps me (somebody who doesn't like cold) nice and snug as a bug. I have combined this with a Snugpak Scorpion 3, a Klymit Insulated Static V luxe SL (because of the R rating), and some MeriWool base layer top and bottoms -- I was downright cozy in below freezing temperatures in Georgia. Read more

I absolutely love this bag! Best bag I’ve owned and I’ve owned several- Army vet. If you’re looking for a warm and comparable alternative to down that’s light- I definitely recommend this. A good set of thermals, wool socks and this bag will have you set for 0 degree weather. Of course- everyone is different!!! You won’t go wrong with the bag. Read more

Have used his sleeping bag for about 2 weeks in the field and now and can say I’m truly impressed. Super soft, warm, and feels ultra high quality. It being expandable is a really nice feature. Highly recommend Read more

First off it's a warm bag. I've used it in sub zero multiple times in conjunction with the MSS bivy bag a sleep pad, and I was comfortable. Its roomy for those of us with larger frames which is nice. However, the zippers are horrible. They are too small and the stitching is poor. The bind up and always at the most inopportune times it seems. Read more