Go green, but you may get stuck

By art3153616 Ranked #1907 - Sleeping Bags July 24, 2009

Initially i was interested in the TNF Cat's Meow since it had such great reviews, until i saw that the Re Meow was on the market. Its made of 100% recycled materials which is a plus. My first use was in Yellowstone where temps dropped to mid-30s at night. I thought i would be comfortable with capilene 3 base layers on, without a sleeping bag liner, and on a Thermarest pad, but boy was i wrong! I am 5'7" and 125lbs and have a hard time maintaining heat. By the last day of my trip i was sleeping with base layers, plus double socks, plus a sweatshirt and fleece cap. I tried a different method every night to see what would work best and the night i was the warmest is when i used a blanket inside the bag to line it. Since this product is not specifically designed for women, there is extra room inside, and you should use a liner to keep warm.

A word of caution, the zipper on the bag gets stuck often. It was often frustrating to get in and out of this bag. There is nothing worse than burning up inside a mummy bag and not being able to get out. I would have given this bag a 5-star rating had it not been for the zipper situation. Other than that, great loft. You will be as snug as a bug in a rug if you line the bag.

View Details: The North Face Re Meow Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield HL Green

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