Great bag for the money

By Kbabcock Ranked #324 - Sleeping Bags February 24, 2010

I have used my Kelty bag on a number of camp outs. The coldest being 20 degrees fahrenheit in a 4 man tent and was very warm all night. I have also slept in the open down to 28 and again was warm all night. I am looking forward to seeing if it will hit the rated temperature.

The bag is of excellent quality and very soft. I am 5'10" and 175 lbs at 48 years of age. I bought the long so I could through the next days cloths inside below my feet so I would have warm cloths in the morning, it also gave me 2 more inches of shoulder room which is appreciated. The bag is very well shaped and the hood fit is excellent. The insulating material is one of the best on the market and should ware well with age from my research.

I use this bag up to 50 degrees and still need to see how low I can go temperature wise. The feet vent is great if your a little warmer and again the quality is first rate. You get a stuff sack and storage sack and more loops for tie down then you will ever need.

My only issue with this bag is the locking mechanism for the hood draw cords is on the small side and difficult to use because of this, I also don't like the half sipper. a 3/4 zipper would have been far superior.

Over all an excellent bag, I don't understand were the other reviewer is coming from. I do know that with any winter camping it is important to eat a good meal and snack before bed or you may very well get cold. All I can say is I would buy this bag again and find it an excellent buy for the money. Oh, and the color (bright green and silver) is very attractive.

View Details: Kelty Light Year XP Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Synthetic

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