I used this bag from February of 2002 to June of 2002 on the Appalachian Trail, and I still have it. The 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. I won’t ozark trail screen house ever buy an expensive sleeping bag after carrying this cheapo, unless I can find a cheap bag that weighs a lot less. And every time you move your feet you get to hear the crinkle of the fabric on the bottom. Altra Lone Peak 3.5 trail runners were my shoe of choice, along with Darn Tough Merino Wool Hiker Boot socks.
Find the best sleeping bag/pad for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. If they wanted to skimp on fabric, it should have been used on the outside and bottom of the bag! Not on the interior where comfort is the main issue. He chose March for his hike because there are fewer ticks and daylight hours start getting longer. “[The Ozark Trail] is more raw than other trails I’ve thru-hiked.
Dinner was freeze-dried hiking food from Backpacker’s Pantry, Patagonia Provisions, and Food For The Sole. I mailed food resupply boxes to Bushy Creek Lodge and The Landing in Van Buren. One thing Coleman sleeping bags are known for is their price.
I cannot believe that I wasted 160 dollars on some junk. By the time we got back from camping the next weekend three out of four sleeping bags had the zippers broken. I’m so disappointed with this product that I advise anyone buying sleeping bags not to even look at Ozark and buy Coleman instead.
We purchased our new tent based off your recommendations. Thanks for saving us the hassle as we are newby campers. Then you’re going to want to check out this Ozark Trail Camping Tote, now available for $14.97 on Walmart.com. I think the expensive bags are just marketing and overengineering, unless you are going to the arctic.
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