I have the 2008 Aleutian sleeping bag (last years model) and I think that this is a fine bag, For the money, its great! I can probably get it to about 30* F inside a tent and with midweight top and bottom baselayers, wool socks and a boggin. I have used it alone without a tent and only a Tyvek ground sheet and a REI Lite Core 1.5 pad on a concrete patio to temps in the low 30's. It wet out a good little bit due to the dew fall at around 5:00 in the morning. However it kept me warm enough. It dried out within a few short hours laying back inside the house opened up on the floor.

Its big, and its heavy.

I think its interesting though that the opening line from the description here is "The North Face Aleutian Bx Sleeping Bag retains heat like you’d expect a bag named for Alaskan volcanic islands would." And here is a quote from Wikipedia about the Alaskan Volcanic Islands "The highest and lowest temperatures recorded on the islands are 78 °F (26 °C) and 5 °F (−15 °C) respectively." Funny.....

So, the bottom line here is "OK, you won’t literally be warm as lava. That'd be uncomfortable." And its totally true.If you want a good quality bag for fairly cheap that you're not going to want to lug around on your back on a trail for days on end, then this is your bag!

A draft collar would have been a plus, especially since its a 20* bag!

Heres a pic of it in its stuff sack next to a gallon jug.

I bought these because of chaffing during hikes. They work wonders. Imusually wear boxers and was afraid of how I would like these briefs, but I love them. They dont ride up, arent real restricting and keep me from chaffing!

I bought this for those summer hikes that are scorchers, and its great. Wicks great and helps wonders to keep me cool. Also, great to wear for everyday use. Love the shirt, plan on buying more.

I have recently purchased this jacket and since it has come in I have been awaiting the time to wear it. I love it, even though I havent actually put it to use. Its not heavy and is very comfortable. I got an XL and its slightly big but the sleeves fit me great (the L was just a little short in the sleeves). Thier is a stripe down the sides that cannot be seen in the picture, I thought it was all a solid color which is partly why I picked this particular jacket. Its my first triclimate jacket but already I feel like its going to be my favorite by far. I would recomend it to anyone. Also before I bought the jacket I tried on a similar (North Face) jacket at a local store to "size up the fit" so I wouldnt have to chance a possible return.

I bought this jacket in an S for my 6 year old son, about 41 inches and 40 lbs. It does fit him big but I had intentionally bought it this way. An XS fit him just about right however I thought the sleeves went a little short when he stretched his arms out so I went up in a size so that he can wear hoodies or such underneath. Also with the thought in mind that maybe next winter he can still wear it!!! Its a light-wieght coat but it seems like it will stand up well to the cold weather, and probably with an longsleeve underneath. Would recomend to anyone.

I have recently purchased this jacket for my son and it was definatly a smart move. The jacket was not bulky as I had feared, but at the same time it feels that it would be a great jacket to keep in warmth when needed, and still be able to run and play as little boys should. The only thing that I would change is by adding a powder skirt. Overall a great jacket for the price. We did have to return it however because it was a tad short in the sleeve (about another inch in the sleeve would have been nice). Before we ordered one to replace it we went to a local store and tried on similar jackets (same name brand though cause they all seem to go by different measurements). My son was very happy with the jacket and I would say that if you are looking for a great jacket that you should consider this one. The return was rather simple. I am very pleased with backcountry and thier products and I am going to order another jacket for my son and myself as well from backcountry.