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(More customer reviews)Like others have said, the current Crescent 15 Degree F bag being sold is a medium-dark blue and charcoal color, not lime green and charcoal as pictured. The blue panels are diamond-rip stop polyester taffeta, and the charcoal parts do not appear to be rip-stop. It's filled with 2 lbs 14 oz of "Coletherm" hollow core poly fill insulation. The net pack weight (the bag in the stuff sack) is just over 4 lbs. I bought two, and one weighed 4 lb 0.5 oz and the other 4 lb 1.8 oz on a postal scale. The stuff sack weights 2.5 oz, so the sleeping bag alone weighs just under 4 lbs, which is a good rule-of-thumb maximum limit for a sleeping bag to take backpacking.
It easily can keep you comfortable down to the 15 degree F rating. This bag is very compressible for it's loft. The size in the included stuff sack is 10" diameter and 14" long, which most people will find to be an odd size for backpacking. However, it will fit (stuffed) into 1100-1200 cubic inch backpack compartments. It easily fits in an 9" x 24" compression sack (not included) and squeezes down to approx. 9" x 17" pack size if you want to attach it outside your pack.
For the price/weight, this bag is a great buy for both general camping and light-to-medium backpacking for 3-season use by Boy Scouts. Although it is true you can get goose-down bags for the same temperature range that are about 1 lb lighter and more compressible for hard-core backpacking, I'm generally opposed to down bags for Boy Scouts for several reasons: a. down is outrageously expensive, especially given the likelihood of some rough treatment and short lifespan, b. a down bag is useless if it gets wet, and c. they require special cleaning or special soap for home washing.
My only complaints are that the shell isn't 100% rip-stop material, and the included stuff sack is an odd size, but at a price around 40 bucks, both can be forgiven.
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Coleman Crescent Mummy BagThe Coleman 8185B558 Crescent 15-degree Tall Sleeping Bag is a comfortable four-season, mummy-style sleeping bag. At 32-inches by 82-inches, the tall-size Crescent fits most body types up to six-feet-two-inches long. With 38 ounces of Hollofil-808 insulation, this extreme-temperature sleeping bag keeps you warm in temperatures down to 15-degrees Fahrenheit. Features include a nylon cover with a nylon liner and a stuff sack.
All Coleman sleeping bags are designed with ComfortSmart technology to keep you comfortable. The Crescent's ComfortSmart features include: ZipPlow which plows fabric away from the zipper to prevent snags, Fiberlock which prevents insulation from shifting and increases durability, Thermlock which reduces heat loss through the zipper thereby keeping you warmer, Zipper Glide tailoring which allows smooth zipper operation around the corner, and a Certified Temperature Rating that is independently tested for temperature accuracy. This Coleman sleeping bag is designed to provide the most comfortable overnight stay, at home and away.
Manufacturer Warranty Five-year warranty
Amazon.com Sleeping Bag Guide Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag:
Buy for Cold It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10.
Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night.
Goose or No Goose? The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use.
All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget.
Bags for All Shapes Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips.
Pad Yourself No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.
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