EMS bag lives up to its press
By Mark, husband of Sandy (BooBoo)
from Shelby, NC on 6/2/2008
Pros:
Adjustable Hood, Great Zipper System, Lightweight, Stows Easily, Sufficently roomy, Warm
Best Uses:
3 Season Camping, Backpacking, Car Camping, Sleepovers
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Light and warm enough for cycling, backpacking, kayaking travel through 3 seasons as well as a great bag for weekend "sleepover" trips and car camping. Storage sack is a nice touch. Would love to see a simarlily weighted bag in the 20-25 degree range.
Not Appropriate for its Use
By not happy from Syracuse, NY on 5/22/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Stows Easily
Cons:
Absorbs Water, Not Warm Enough, Poor Hood Design, Zipper Snags Easily
Best Uses:
Only for indoor use
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I went hiking for 18 days in the south west just after purchasing this bag and I was never warm. It is ridiculous to spend so much money and have to purchase an expensive liner to keep warm.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:That is exactly why we have our Satisfaction Guarantee. We want you to feel confident about shopping with us and we'll take care of you if your gear fails to meet your expectations. Sleeping bag ratings are a relative means of determining their general use...you may want to look into a warmer temp rating on your next bag. In the meantime...Our first priority is your complete satisfaction with your Eastern Mountain Sports® purchase.
Please call us in customer service @ 888.463.6367, check out our website www.ems.com, or visit one of our EMS Retail locations if we can assist you in any way.
By Soon2B46R
from Schenectady, NY on 8/13/2007
Comfort:
Breathable, Too Cool
Width:
Feels true to width
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Compact, Easy to pack
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
The 35 degree rating is questionable... I bought this bag for a backpacking trip in the Adirondacks last summer - it got down to around 40 degrees overnight and I FROZE, despite the bag AND a 15 degree Thermolite liner AND long johns. It's been fine for summer use and recreational camping, but I won't trust it in the peaks again.
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