Has anyone tried this sleeping bag in a camping tent for the min temp of 30 degrees F?
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I slept in it in freezing temps in an unexpected early August snow shower during a northern Maine canoe trip - not sure exactly how low it got that night but there was ice and snow all over the ground and in our canoe in the morning. I am a very warm sleeper and made it through all right that night, but it is certainly not built for those conditions. You will survive in it, but you will not be happy in the morning. I would typically opt for a 0 degree down bag if I'm expecting 30 degree temps...gives you a margin of safety and comfort...plus a 700+ fill factor 0 degree down bag weighs about the same as this bag. This bag is well worth the money for a summer bag though.
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I've never had this bag at -30 degrees, but I've had it at near 0 degrees. It is a comfortable bag, warm but do not layer up on your clothing. Because this bag is made to reflect body heat back inward. I am 5'8" and find this bag to be a little too roomy with too much air space inside. But you can pull the bag into you to eliminate the air space. All in all it is a good bag, but is made more for a person of 6' + the company would do well to make various sizes bags for various size people.
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I slept in this bag, in a tent with no heat with an outside temp of 9 degrees and a -2 windchill. I had my head inside the bag and the cover draped over the top of the bag. I slept perfect for 8 hrs. I also had a hooded sweatshirt and fleece pants on. also used it just last weekend and the temp was 16 when I woke up. the bag is big enough to get my head inside so on the super cold nights that's what I do and I sleep great.
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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?
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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.
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Get one that keep you warm, this tent is cold. My sleeping bag is rated 20 deg.f and it worked very good for me. Good luck
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It compresses very small, but in my opinion it would not be good for backpacking any other time than Summer. This sleeping bag is not very warm, even on a cold summer night. Also not waterproof, and the inside material cuts very easily. Your toe nails will cut the inner liner with ease.
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I'm 6-4 and my sleeping bag fit into the bag. I would not put the sleeping pad into the bag. It can be straped on the outside. Remember this is a medium size bag. The interior will hold 2 shirts, 1 pants, 2 underwear and 2 socks. Food for 5 days ( depends on what you eat). Rain jacket, emergency tarp, first aid kit, hygiene kit both 6x4 inches. 1 person tent or hammock, rain fly, straps and rope. Alcohol stove, ultra light pot w lid. Side pockets hold water treatment, alcohol fuel, lighter, maps, snacks, spoon or spork, etc. Top storage has twice as much room as side pockets. Bottom has rain cover which comes with the pack. There are lots of places to tie down your sleeping pad, hiking poles, what ever. I bought mine to use on the Appalachian Trail. I have 30lbs of stuff which I hope to get down to 25lbs. I had a larger pack- 6000 cu in. but when you are hiking 544 miles weight is a factor. If you are car camping or just hiking to a camp site and not moving for a week go with a larger pack. You can bring more stuff. Some thru hikers have packs with less cu in to save weight. I am not in a hurry so if I get tired I will rest and enjoy the scenery. I did buy a compression bag for my sleeping bag. It was tight w/o compression bag. My sleeping bag came with just a stuff sack. It ddin't compress the sleeping bag so I went with a compression bag. Yours may be smaller or larger than my sleeping bag. Mine is a synthetic fill rated to 20 but I think it is only good to 30. That is from years of use at different temps. I may need a new bag. Even 30 degrees is to cold for me these days. Hope this helps. Happy trails, Dave
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Just saw your question... and it's three days later, I hope I can still help. This sleeping bag is very light weight, it is the bag that I pack for hiking trips and I can hardly tell its on my back for several hours of hiking at a time. I would say that you are in the clear as far as not producing too much heat, the problem I find is that when the temp gets down around 50 F that the bag isn't warm enough, but hopefully its warmer thn 50F in your hotel room. Also the green outside of the bag and be turned to the inside and you can sleep on that, I've done this several times on warm nights and it seems to work well for me. Just saw your question... and it's three days later, I hope I can still help. This sleeping bag is very light weight, it is the bag that I pack for hiking trips and I can hardly tell its on my back for several hours of hiking at a time. I would say that you are in the clear as far as not producing too much heat, the problem I find is that when the temp gets down around 50 F that the bag isn't warm enough, but hopefully its warmer thn 50F in your hotel room. Also the green outside of the bag and be turned to the inside and you can sleep on that, I've done this several times on warm nights... » Read More Just saw your question... and it's three days later, I hope I can still help. This sleeping bag is very light weight, it is the bag that I pack for hiking trips and I can hardly tell its on my back for several hours of hiking at a time. I would say that you are in the clear as far as not producing too much heat, the problem I find is that when the temp gets down around 50 F that the bag isn't warm enough, but hopefully its warmer thn 50F in your hotel room. Also the green outside of the bag and be turned to the inside and you can sleep on that, I've done this several times on warm nights and it seems to work well for me. « Show Less
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I'm a Scoutmaster for a Troop in California. This bag is awesome, I've used it down to 19 degrees at night in the upper desert. I though I would be cold, but no way. Just remember to wear something on your head and clean wool socks and your good to go....
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Yes, this is the best sleeping bag I have ever used, it has plenty of room, and is well insulated, I'm a lot bigger now than when I was in the army. I would highly recommend this sleeping bag to whomever camps, get one you'll thank me later.
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I never tried it seeing as how I used mine in Afghanistan mostly and then a few times camping solo. From the design and how far it unzips, I would say no. I will say tho, this is probably the most comfortable and warm sleeping bag I've ever had! In below 20 deg weather, this thing was warm and if you throw a fleece sleeping bag over it as a blanket or inside it as a liner, you will def be more than cozy
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It is comfortable down to 45 degrees but it dropped into the 30's one night we were camping and it is not sufficient for that. My toes were numb for about an hour in the morning. Poor planning on my part otherwise a good bag for average build people!
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Definitely not for a sleeping bag... I would say its good for temperatures 20's (with proper clothing) and up but its best for blocking the wind and rain. So a thick blanket underneath be perfect with Mambe over to keep heat in and stay dry too.
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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.
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hello chris I have two of these and I would not think they would be for any kind of cold weather they are very light weight and I was a little disappointed with them once I got them they put me more in the mind of a kids sleeping bag.
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Your comfort is probably more dependent on how warm you sleep, what you wear to sleep, and the sleeping pad you use. I used this sleeping bag in stormy 30 degree weather in Anchorage, Alaska with a NeoAir pad, lightweight thermals, fleece headband and socks and found myself to be quite warm. However, when I used it with a basic foam cell pad, I was significantly chillier. I'd definitely recommend using it in your back yard before taking it out for real. Good luck!