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Really nice bag for early spring or fall. If you''re going to push into November or later you may want to move into the Elite 2 or 3. I used the bag this weekend and the temp went down to 38. I was dressed in jeans, a T shirt, sweatshirt and socks. I was a little cold but I made it through the night just fine. I love the quality of the bag, and all Snugpak products. It's very well made, strong stitching etc. It'll definitely last a long time.Another nice point is it's not down so getting it a little wet won't ruin it's insulation which is very helpful in the field.I plan on using this bag through the winter with the addition of a bag liner like this Sea To Summit Thermolite > http://amzn.to/2eRLcRfIt doesn't add any weight or size and adds about an extra 20 degrees to the bag. Since the small size of this bag is the best part the liner is definitely the way to go.The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is it's just a bit small at the bottom. I like bags that have the expanding baffles so you can move your legs a little more but they're about 3 or 4 times the price.I totally recommend this bag to anyone looking for an average use, cool to cold weather bag. If you're hiking a freezing mountain for a month, go for the Elite 3.I purchased this sleeping bag for a number of reasons, the top reason is for my upcoming hunt this February in AZ where we have 2-3 days of just glassing and stalking so I knew the sleeping bag I needed had to be light weight, guess what? This sleeping bag is most definitely that. Because I also hike and camp in the summer time here in the southwest, I knew that the sleeping bag I need to get had to also be breathable or light if you will, this is most definitely that once you unzip it all the way and treat it like a blanket of sorts when it gets too warm. Now, I did quite a bit of research for when I go northeast for a moose hunt in Maine, I do not know yet if I will be staying outdoors or not, but I knew that I had to be warm so I purchased the 2go systems trifecta (google it) which works as a tarp, a shelter, or in my case a bivy. This product combined with the 2go systems trifecta as well as the klymit static V :My sleeping gear of choice. I have owned several snugpak sleeping systems including this model and tend to stand by this one the most. Lightweight and easy to stow (for me I use a molle water bladder pouch). It is made of quality material and keeps you super warm,and even soaking wet, climb inside and your body heat will dry the bag rather quickly. I put this model through the paces on all sorts of weather and for its rating, this is the best bag I prefer and only one I will continue to swear by. Pairing this with a snugpak basha and snugpak jungle hammock makes for a fast deployable sleeping system that is minimal in stowage and can handle all sorts of weather while enjoying some proper shuteye.First of all, I am big, 6' tall 290 lbs, with very broad shoulders (I wear a size 50 suit coat, and size XXL or XXXL t-shirts). I bought this bag because of the EPS (expanda panel system) because I usually don't fit in any light weight backpacking bags. I can verify that I do fit in this bag with the EPS extended, this is amazing! It's not super roomy once zipped up, but I can move a little, which is like heaven for a big guy. The next thing to know is that this bag is like a reflector oven! I used it in 55 degrees with high winds and can tell you that I was sweating in this bag fully zipped. I had to open up the bag and use it as a quilt over the top of me and was perfectly comfortable in 55 degrees. I have no doubt this bag will be fine for its rated temperature. I will update as I use it in colder temps.Bought this bag for a camping trip in the mountains. THIS. BAG. IS. AMAZING. First off, I'm used to bags being rated in the normal way - 40 deg F assumes I'm wearing a full set of clothes and if it is 42 degrees you will be cold. This thing is WARM. Night one was between 40 and 45 degrees, I woke up in the middle of the night slightly cold (was about 3/4 zipped up in expanded mode), simply zipped up fully and was good until morning. Nights 2 and 3 were in the 50s and I left the zipper down about 1/2 way each night. For the price, I'm seriously impressed so far. Oh, if you use the clips to "shorten" the bag you should know that you can unzip from the bottom of the bag. With the double insulation at my feet it was just too much. I ended up making the bag longer just so I could sleep decently.It's a good bag. I did expand the bag using the expansion panel and it is a little tight still but usable. I'm 6'2", 250lbs. I'm not especially fat per se but it kind of feels like a second skin where I would just move the entire bag if I want to sleep on my side rather than move inside the bag if you know what I mean.I bought it mainly for the size when it packs down it is a good size and I can store it inside my backpack. All my other bags were too large for me to go camping. I haven't tried any other type of Snugpak but I have their blanket and that works well too.I own several of SnugPak tents, jungle blanket, etc and the quality of the sleeping bag matches those products. The bag inside the stuff sack is tiny (surprisingly so) and very light weight. Getting the bag back into the stuff pack was relatively simple.My problem is that after years of running and cycling, I have 30" quads. I could not get the bag zipped past my thighs. Just be aware that if you have larger muscles or torso than the norm, this bag probably won't fit you in the legs, hips or shoulders. Otherwise, a nice bag.Decent bag would have given it an extra star if the thermal rating was more accurate.For myself as a warm sleeper I was cold at anything under 10 degrees C despite the bags "comfort rating" of 7 degrees.Great little price and wraps up pretty tight. Great for a 72 hour bag. I bought mine for over land travel. Due to its on shipping I don’t know why it can not ship to PO Boxloving it compact realy good grab and go bag.Seam came apart after minimal use.Very light and warm. Took it out in a 10 man tent at -30C and was only a little chilly.
