| | |  | Dummy Cartridges/Blanks | Home » » » Go Light Sleeping Bags Go Light Ultimate 20F Long | | | | | | | Description: | | Slumberjack's core mummy bag for backpackers, paddlers and peddlers in Spring, Summer and Fall temperatures.Features:Fill: DuPont Thermolite Extreme InsulationOuter: 227T Nylon Diamond ripstop outer shellLiner: Polyester TaffetaConstruction: Double offset with differential cutOther: Fully contoured hood with flip-over / Insulated draft tube with anti-snag zipper protection / Easy-grab pull tabs / Trapezoid design with ventilated foot boxColor: Navy/Pine/RageMaximum User Height: 6' 5"Dimensions: 34"x86"Fill Weight: 1 lb 10 ozCarry Weight: 2 lbs 15 ozCarry Size: 6"x16" Compression | | | Features: | |
• Ultimate, Long +20F
• 034179622886
• Slumberjack products are warranted by Slumberjack to be free from defects in material and workmansh
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| 3.0 pounds | | Package Length:
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| 3.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Great Bag at a Great ValueJun 20, 2006
By Christopher M. Mashuda
"Hike Mike"
First off I want to dispel both of the bad reviews that were written. No offense, but I'm assuming these two are not backpackers and that is what this bag is intended for. Yes it's light and not fluffy, that's why it only weighs a little over 1lb without the stuff sack. As far as 20 degrees, it's like the other person said, temperature is relative to the person. I'm a hot person so this bag suits me down to the rating and then some. The guy who said he couldn't get the bag back in the sack probably has never used a stuff sack in his life, I actually can get the bag small enough to fit in the sack + my pillow as well, so I have no idea what he's talking about. I give this bag for the price to weight ratio 4 stars, I don't think you can't find a better bargain.
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It's a good bag as long as you're realisticApr 13, 2009
By William Daniels III
"D"
First of all, if you're not backpacking, do not get this bag. You can get a Coleman for cheaper that will work fine for car camping.
Secondly, you need to understand temperature ratings when it comes to sleeping bags and backpacking. The temperature rating is the lowest in which it will get you through the night when you are wearing every item of clothing you bring. It is not meant to say that you will be warm or even comfortable. If you make it through the night but you don't get hypothermia, then the rating is accurate.
There is a general rule when buying backpacking equipment. Any item can fit two of the following categories: Cheap, Light, High-Quality.
This bag is Cheap and Light. Considering that you can spend $500-$600 on a good down bag, this is cheap (especially if you buy it elsewhere for around $70) and it is light.
I would also consider this bag to be light. It packs small, and does not weigh a lot. You can find down bags that weigh less, but again, you're going to pay A LOT more.
Finally, the area that most people seem to have a problem with when it comes to this bag: Quality. I personally think this bag has pretty good quality. I've had my bag for 4-5 years now, and I've had no issues with the construction. The insulation is pretty flat, and it doesn't have anywhere near a 20 degree rating now, but that's to be expected with synthetic fill. They will not last long, and you have to replace them pretty regularly.
Overall, I think this is a good bag.
Pros:
+ This bag is really big. If you are a big guy, or like to really move a
lot, you'll like this bag.
+ Weight. This is a true backpacking bag that won't take up a lot of weight or space.
+ Price. For someone who doesn't spend months backpacking every year, this will do fine. If you've got the money go ahead and get a down bag, but if you don't, this is a great alternative.
+ Decent quality. The materials and workmanship is worth the price.
+ Truly long. I'm 6'4", and I still have room for extra clothing, water bottles, or other stuff in the bottom of the bag.
Cons:
- Half zip. In other words, it only unzips down to about your waist or so. This means you can't use it like a blanket in really warm weather, or kick your legs out if you get really warm. It saves a little weight, but I personally would rather have a full zip.
- Footbox opening. When it is warm, since you can't fully unzip it, you are supposed to unzip a separate zipper by your feet, to let cooler air in. It works okay, but when it is cooler out, some air still gets in through the closed zipper. You'll need to wear socks or stuff some extra clothes down there.
Overall, this is a good choice as long as you use it wisely. I will sleep in just a pair of shorts in it down to about 40*. Below that, I need to add clothes.
 Great fit for tall folksNov 29, 2010
By Daniel R. Zemmels
"Cheers! MinnFam"
I'm about 6'1" and this bag works great for me. I wish it had a full length zipper, but the open feet area helps with that. I'm a hot sleeper, so I haven't had to wear much else besides skivvies. Slept overnight down to about 35F and felt fine.
inexpensive 3 season bagJul 25, 2010
By R. massey
Though its rated for 20F I don't find it comfortable below 35 w/o a liner or other clothing. Bought it for its cost, weight and fairly compact size for backpacking and canoeing in the quetico. Got it at a good price. I do have trouble with the short zipper (comes loose and need to refeed the zipper on occaision) and seems to be on the wrong side for my liking..... I will keep it and continue to use until I find something more to my liking.
Slumberjack Ultimate 20F Long Sleeping BagNov 19, 2007
By E. T. Purtell
"Nitehawk"
We used this product last year on Isle Royale National Park, backpacking/canoing for a week. I had this bag, and several of the others in our group had Slumberjack 30F bags. These bags are made for backpacking, and are light. Twice during our stay the temperature dropped to around 36 degrees. I was comfortable throughout our stay, as were members of our group with 30F bags.
A) These bags are made to be unpacked/uncompressed for storage, or prior to use, to keep the insulation material expanded. They are meant to be put in the compression sack for travel only.
B) There is a breathable opening in the bottom of the bag, to aid in circulation/humidity reduction, if the temperature is warm. Remember to keep this closed in colder temperatures.
C) As far as not being able to compress the bag back into the compression sack provided with the bag, none of us have ever had a problem packing this sleeping bag back into the bag that it came in.
D) We(my wife and I)are traveling back to Isle Royale in 2008, and we just purchased a new Ultimate 20F sleeping bag for my wife, to replace her old Coleman. The trade off is the weight of the bag, and the size when compressed.
E) For reference, we both are using ThermaRest ProLite 4 sleeping pads, which normally adds some R-Value for sleeping.
Do your research. If you are camping in a tent, but traveling by car/truck/camper, where you have a lot of storage room, get a bag that is large, comfortable, warm, and easy to use. The weight/size of the bag will not be an issue.
If you are backpacking, and have to carry everything you need, pack out everything you brought in, including any trash, carry all your food, carry water filters, first aid, etc, etc, every ounce of weight will start to count.
That is what separates this bag, or more specifically, this type of bag. I am not saying this is the best bag on the market, but for the money we wanted to spend, we consider it a great deal.
The temperature rating is also a moving target, depending on your age, physical condition, gender, metabolic rate, diet, and myriads of conditions. In the end, you will need to be your own subject matter expert on how much insulation/covering you will need down to 20 degrees.
Both my wife and myself tested out this bag, with the pad, prior to heading for the Island, to make sure we were comfortable enough with the weight of the bag, its insulating value, and the ease of use.
We gave this bag a rating of 4.5 stars. The only reason we did not give it 5 stars was that the zipper did not go down further. We have not experienced any mechanical problems with this bag.
Good luck
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