How cold can you really use this bag. I'm in Boy Scouts and need something warm in the 20'-30 degree weather, The desert gets cold at night
515574
THIS bag will work for you! I got it for my son to go on a trip where the temp got down to 20 at night and they were in cabins, he was very comfortable.
515575
The 5-degrees advertised is a stretch, but I have spent a number of comfortable nights in this bag with temps dipping down into the high 20's.
515576
As you can tell the consensus is this bag is great in the 20s. I used this bag in a hammock in 15-20F weather with a mild breeze and I was very comfortable.
515577
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....
515578
30 degrees easily; 20 is pushing it, but works alright after you been in it and warmed it up a bit. It's rated for below that, but I wouldn't use for 10 degrees or less. It's also a large bag, and on the heavy side. There are more compact, lighter bags that would be better if you have to pack it in any distance.
515579
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.
515580
Hey, you want to make sure that the canvas outter shell has a moisture repellant, have a berrier between you and the ground plastic sheet or straw, the bag is roomy and warm, place a microfiber blanket in your bag for extra warmth,,, rick
2077360
With the proper clothing these fans will go down to as cold as you would ever possibly need. They are designed to be used in the coldest climates alongside the extreme cold weather clothing system. I know of guys have use the system and literally woken up buried in snow and then sweating. Personally, I live in the Southeast and never have to use the black bag.
1345913
I bought this bag because I didn't want to roast in my winter bag while sleeping inside a cruising sailboat in Florida. I also wanted a small, lightweight bag. When it's 40 to 50 degrees outside, with no heat on in the boat, I'm extremely warm and comfortable. However, I wouldn't push the limits of this bag (or any other bag), especially if you're going to be uncovered or regularly in 45 degree weather. You should purchase a bag that exceeds that limit, more like a 30-degree bag.
254597
I live in Southern California which I'm guessing is somewhat similar to Florida except in the summer when you probably have more humidity than we have. I used this sleeping bag in mid-March in the SoCal desert for three nights. Nighttime temperatures were 50° to 55° with a light wind; I was sleeping outdoors on a cot beneath a canopy. I was very comfortable in this bag.
71560
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.
808193
I've used it in both summer conditions and down to freezing. I'm buying a warmer bag for cold nights, but for temperatures down to 40 it works fine, and it's a great price and weight for a summer sleeping bag.
838159
I have used it in weather that was below freezing and i was fine. I was just sleeping in this sleeping bag out in the open.
129887
You will survive at the listed rating, but your comfort will be in question. I was ever so slightly chilled wearing thermal underwear in a 27 degree night on a wooden platform in an Adirondack cabin. Using additional insulation below and above you might help make it work below 5 degrees, but we are planning to get different bags for camping in those conditions.
824893
Yes - That is all I can use this bag for now. I have had a bad experience with the zipper. My wife tried to use the sleeping bag fully clothed and ripped the zipper - it won't reconnect. I would not recommend that you buy this bag unless it is under $20.
1039228
patrol bag will be warmer but won't pack as small or be as light to carry. With the patrol bag however, you can get pretty small with a compression sack, though I suppose you could use a small compression sack with the liner as well...
878732
Absolutely. I took it backpacking last week and it was 32 degrees in the morning. The compression sack it comes with is fine. The straps look like they will tear under pressure at some point but so far so good.
561721
We used it last summer when we went camping in the NC mountains. Night time temps got down into the upper 50's and the kept us plenty warm. The sleeping bag is not overly thick and should work great for you.
1345918
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!
1527190
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?
138625
I've only used the tent in warmer weather, but nights still were cool. With the sides zipped up, I can't imagine getting cold. For warm nights the unzipped sides will help you keep cool. I would imagine with a good sleeping bag you could stay warm on a chilly night.
708706
Warm weather...yes. Cold weather...if he is a light packer. We used for an 8 day sailboat trip & was more than enough space. This is now my "go-to" bag.
941502
Yes this bag id good for winter weather, my son is 11 and he used it for camping and the weather was 18 degrees and very wind the one night and he said he was warm.