Trailspace’s community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top warm weather synthetic sleeping bags. I used this bag from February of 2002 to June of 2002 on the Appalachian Trail, and I still have it. The Ozark Trail Camping Chairs first night out it was less than 14 degrees F, and I had at least 50 nights under 40 degrees F. I can’t say I was warm, but I wasn’t shivering, freezing, or cold either, although I did wear 2 layers of clothing.
The bag uses Climatech fill, a down alternative, making it very light. The roomy bag, 33 inches wide by 75 inches long, rolls up to a compact 14 by 8 inches. Made with soft polyester, the outer layer being a diamond ripstop material, the bag is both Ozark Trail Canopies comfortable and durable. The zippers are sturdy, with no problems in the two years we have used them. A lightweight sleeping bag that offers extra length and extra warmth. This is a great summer sleeping bag that is lightweight and easy to carry.
It keeps me warm while wearing pajamas. It is terribly heavy for backpacking and definitely not rated correctly. If you just can’t afford a better bag…DO NOT GO OUT IN COLD WEATHER OR YOU WILL REGRET IT. The only way you would sleep well in this bag is if you are under 5’5″ and very slender and use it summer nights or maybe push it to early fall. Find the best sleeping bag/pad for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings.
Shopping for sleeping bags is overwhelming. There are just so many bags available. I did a good bit of research before purchasing ours. Of course, I wanted something that would keep us warm.
I could have gotten better quality from a teenager’s home ec project and lighter weight. I notice this isn’t the first review with this complaint. The zipper broke on my warm weather bag on the second night out. Too bad too because overall I’ve had good luck with Ozark Trail stuff. Too bad the buyer at Walmart has gone to sleep on quality control on this product.