I am a large guy, 6' 290lbs, and normal sleeping bags are too small for me. I bought the XL -25F bag with the hope that it would meet these four requirements:
1) Be large enough to turn my body over inside the bag (without turning over the bag itself).
2) Sleep comfortably with my entire body inside the bag, including my arms.
3) Be warm enough to sleep in a tent at 0F +
4) Be small/light enough to attach to a backpack
Unfortunately, I think the sleeping back is too bulky and heavy for any serious backpacking trip. But after using this bag for a while, I've come to realization that's not the fault of this bag - that's more a matter of me not being able to fit in a normal size bag. I think it's unrealistic to expect a manufacturer to make a sleeping big enough to fit me in comfortably and also make it light and warm enough for backpacking in really cold weather.
Once I accepted that reality, I came to appreciate even more how well this bag meets the other three requirements. It's plenty big for me. I can flip my entire body over inside of it without taking my arms out and avoid getting the bag and my clothes all twisted up. It's long enough to fit my entire body inside the bag including my head, with the hood comfortably flipped up over my head all night for extra warmth if I want. The hood and can be tightened up to further seal off the inside.
I've slept in this sleeping bag in about 15F in a tent in sweats, a sweatshirt and a hat and socks, and I was perfectly comfortable all night. My feet did not get cold. I felt like I could go colder than that without any trouble.
Another thing that might not be emphasized as much is the quality. This is a very high quality bag. I didn't find any loose threads. The zippers are super smooth and large, easily zipped/unzipped with one hand. The zipper does get bound up pretty easily, but that's simply because there's a lot of material - which is necessary, given the temperature rating of this bag. The ripstop material is super smooth and slides around very easily, making it simple to move it around inside a tent from inside or outside the bag. The straps on the compression sack are very strong and so are the buckles. And the compression bag is large enough to make the job of stuffing it back pretty manageable. It seems like it would be really easy to cinch down the straps so tight that the seams rip, so I am pretty conscious about how much I tighten them to avoid that.
This sleeping bag is really excellent for a winter camper enthusiast like me with a large body. Once I let go of the idea that I could take it on a backpacking trip, I have been super happy I bought it. It's has really been a terrific investment and opened up an entirely new season of camping for me. I couldn't recommend any higher.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18 x 13.4 x 13.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 3.88 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 90 x 36 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.5 Pounds |
| Brand Name | TETON Sports |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty - TETON Sports strives to manufacture the best possible products for our customers. Our limited lifetime warranty covers products against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is cheerfully extended to the original owner only and excludes normal wear and tear (e.g., zippers that wear out after extended use) or misuse. Please follow care instructions. If, after inspection, a product is determined by us to be defective in workmanship or materials, we will repair or replace it at our option, at no cost to you (the original owner). Contact customer service for assistance by visiting us online at tetonsports.com to obtain a return authorization number. Shipping fees may apply. For international warranty claims (outside the United States), shipping and duty fees are the responsibility of the consumer. |
| Model Name | Celsius |
| Color | Blue - Left Zip |
| Material | Taffeta |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | TETON Sports |
| Part Number | 151L |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Style | Taffeta (0f) |
| Included Components | Compression Sack |
| Outer Material | Poly Taffeta |
| Fill Material Type | SuperLoft Elite |
| Size | XL (-18C/0F) |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
| Hand Orientation | Right Zip |
