This will get me through the winter? It's like a rotisseries bag! TIA!
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I live in Northern Michigan. I will wear a fleece or sweatshirt under the coat. The coat is lightweight and not bulky. Perfect for errands, snow shoveling, walking the dog. Have worn it on very windy days at soccer tournaments at 40 degrees and it was very toasty. Not for standing out on a frozen lake for ice fishing. Wearing it to sit in a very cold ice arena today. The perfect coat for me, but we are all different. I do not like bulky coats that feel like I am wearing a marshmallow.
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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.
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Its made with a heavy cotton like outer so it would absorb a significant amount of water if it got wet. This bag is awesome but is a thick heavy beast so drying it out if it got very wet would take quite some time. These are just guesses based on how the bag feels but id keep it dry....... who wants to sleep in a wet bag any way? By the way when they say -25 degreese i think they mean it, this thing is freakin warm! :) i am also very pleased with the construction of the bag. Highly recomended. If you dont plan to be in arctic temps i would lean toward buying the zero degree version of this bag instead. Did i mention thus bag is warm? Luke
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This sleeping bag is one of the thickness I've ever had for it's weather/temp ratings. Yes, it's much thicker than it looks but I would always suggest a base surface mat or pad to place the sleeping bag on if at all possible. If you're trying to travel light and therefore don't want the extra weight of a mat to carry, then I would recommend a different sleeping bag entirely. However, that type of sleeping bag is in the high-end category and you'd better be ready for the prices you'll be dealing with. ;)
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You know, after seeing your question, I should go out and take a look. We had a really bad winter; long, and a lot of snow. But, before I put my key inside last summer, I put it in a small baggie just in case. No problem.
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The bag is a light weight fleece but warm. I keep it packed as part of an emergency grab and go bag. I think it was worth the purchase.
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The straps on my rack have been exposed to quite a lot of super cold (Michigan) weather and held up well. However, the true test is to see if they can take a Texas summer. I recently moved from MI to TX so I will have a chance to take this data point in a few months. Basically, ask me again in 4 months...
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It's great just get one size bigger than you normally would and you'll have enough room for 2 thinner or 1 thick layer underneath. Its very lightweight. I'm not sure about how warm it is in extreme cold though because I just bought it.
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I bought the bag just 6 months ago and I love it!! I have not had any problems with the zipper and it keeps me warm. Get a liner if you are expecting winter camping.
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The layer inside is a little bit thick and that keep you warm! But be careful: if you are doing exercises outdoor in low temperature and you are sweaty, And you let your body cold because you done, you will feel freeze! So You have To be active everytime! And when The exercise is done put some jacket on ! Well! That is The way i use it!
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Not too good. It's not waterproof, so there's no extra insulation to it. Let in a breeze pretty well too. Might want a good sleeping bag depending on how cold you're talking
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Yes, I have used it for that exactly. Nice and warm inside of there, but you'll freeze your ass off once you get out. I recommend placing next days clothes inside the bag with you so that they stay warm.
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are you going to keep the bag outside in the winter, then it might freeze. My bag is inside my house in the basement, so it is not an issue.
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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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The sleeping bag should work fine in the summer if your sleeping with a cold partner. My wife and I slept with it and had. To put some blankets over us when we used it.
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Yes, its not super comfy, but eating at the waffle shack in arctic weather is :) I carry this and a heavy neck wrap. If its warmer I wear this, it covers my neck fine. If its colder, I'll pull my neck warmer up to my goggles/face. Toasty.
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It's rated as a light weight bag. At cold temps the bag will not be enough to keep warmth. We use for sleepovers but our home has heat and air.