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EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag

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  • EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag

    A versatile favorite, the Solstice Switchback 25°/45° sleeping bag has thicker insulation on one side so you can decide how much protection you need overnight.

    Features/Benefits:

    • 2-layer Omniloft polyester insulation does not shift or clump and provides great thermal efficiency to keep you warm
    • 40D nylon shell fabric is lightweight and durable with a soft polyester lining
    • Versatile use for cold-to-warmer temps: 25° and 45° sides let you determine how much warmth you need
    • Offset quilted construction traps heat in overlapping layers for even warmth
    • Semirectangular shape with a full zipper so you can open the bag and use it as a comforter
    • Drawcord around the collar lets you seal in the warmth
    • Webbing loops at the bottom so you can hang and air out the bag
    • Includes nylon stuff sack with microfleece lining
    • Ideal for base camping

  • EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag

    Gender Unisex
    Fill Weight 1 lb. 11 oz.
    Hip Girth 60 in.
    Length Regular
    Shoulder Girth 66 in.
    Storage Sack No
    Stuff Sack Yes
    Shell Fabric 40D nylon
    Shape Semi-rectangular
    Stuff Size 9 x 18 in.
    Temperature Rating 24°/45°F
    Max. User Height 6 ft.
    Zipper Draft Tube Yes
    Zipper Length Full
    Insulation Omniloft
    Primary Use Recreational Camping
    Weight 3 lb.
    Temperature Range 40° and Above
    Insulation Type Synthetic

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Eastern Mountain SportsEMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag
 
3.0

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Packs small (4)
  • Roomy (3)

Cons

  • Zipper snags easily (3)

Best Uses

  • 3 season use (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (5)

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(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Want to freeze to Death?This is for you!

By Mom

from NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Adjustable Hood
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight
  • Packs Small
  • Roomy

Cons

  • Cold
  • Inaccurate Temp Rating
  • Shell Absorbs Water
  • Zipper Snags Easily

Best Uses

  • Weather above 50 F

Comments about Eastern Mountain Sports EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag:

Bought it for light packing. Wanted to find the designer and manufacturer so I could make him sleep in it for a week and freeze to death. With a liner and a pad found it did nothing at 35F and 40F degrees. Plus I may note the bag gets a damp feelingas well. The only good thing is EMS stands by their products.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Good for the price

By TexasSnowMan

from Youngstown, NY

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight
  • Packs Small

Cons

  • Zipper Snags Easily

Best Uses

  • 3 Season Camping
  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping

Comments about Eastern Mountain Sports EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag:

I have used this sleeping bag in mid 20 temps and it did what it said it would do. It is fairly light and packs easily. Perfect for spring-fall hikes. The only problem I had was the zipper snagged easily.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Disappointment in a bag

By casual camper

from Virginia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Packs Small

Cons

  • Inaccurate Temp Rating

Best Uses

  • 3 Season Camping

Comments about Eastern Mountain Sports EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag:

Recommended by salesman to replace one of several EMS bags I have when the zipper broke after 20 years of use. It is not warm at all. I used it as intended(and was very coldat thirty degree weather) but added a $60 liner and a poncho liner and it is still not great!
I wish I could sell it back to the salesman who sold it to me and make him spend one night in it!

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

like having 2 bags

By brotom3

from St. Louis

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Adjustable Hood
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight
  • Roomy

Cons

  • Zipper Snags Easily

Best Uses

  • 3 Season Camping

Comments about Eastern Mountain Sports EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag:

I love this bag. It's like having a light and medium bag with you on a camping trip. At first I had a problem of rolling around too much end ending up with the light side on top during cooler weather. I added elastic straps to hold the bag to the pad and haven't had a problem since. The zipped can be a problem at times but once you get it zipped up it stays there.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No
 
4.0

Nice bags!

By John and Ellen

from Massachusetts

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Roomy
  • Warm

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping

    Comments about Eastern Mountain Sports EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag:

    Bought to get back into backpacking; very versitile. Wife and I sometimes zip together (wish they were right and left so temp rating matched), they kept us comfy in GC in Oct. with range of 85 to 30 degrees. Light enough, and small enough for 2-3 day trips into backcountry. Good bag.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    4.0

    replaces one of same model 12 years old

    By Captain Ned

    from Massachusetts

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Packs Small
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • 3 Season Camping

      Comments about Eastern Mountain Sports EMS Solstice Switchback 25°/45° Sleeping Bag:

      Used at unheated summer camp and on boat every season except winter. Compact stowing and durability best qualities.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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