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The North Face Re Meow Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield HL Green - 2009 BCS

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Re Meow Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield HL Green
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The North Face Re Meow Sleeping Bag uses recycled Pertex fabric and recycled Climashield HL Green to warm you without warming the planet. Don’t think for a second that this sleeping bag sacrifices any performance. The North Face added a full-length draft tube to cover the zipper and baffled construction to eliminate cold spots and ensure a toasty night. This synthetic-insulated bag makes it under the three-pound mark to keep your pack light and make your day on the trail as comfortable as your night in camp.

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the North Face Rc Meow Sleeping Bag

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April 6, 2010

I love this Sleepng Bag. It worked as advertised. The first night I slept in it the tempurature got down to 30 degrees. I never knew it and was toasty warm all night.

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Is there a sleeping bag thats good for all types of weather and

Is there a sleeping bag thats good for all types of weather and temperatures?

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January 16, 2010

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This is a very personal & subjective question. I use my 20 degree WM UltraLite in all but the winter months in Colorado. Since it is 850 fill goose down, a good tent takes care of the weather part of your question. This bag might, however, be too lightweight if you're using it primarily in Alaska. In this case a 10 degree bag might be better suited. If you're using your bag for summer desert camping, a 40+ degree bag would work best. The primary use location would dictate the temperature range for me. If you're doing a lot of rain forest camping or camping in high humidity areas, you might want to consider a synthetic fill bag. There are too many considerations/factors involved to dial in on one "do all" sleeping bag.

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January 16, 2010

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July 31, 2009

Was excited to get this sleeping bag and try it out. In fact was going to use it for myself from time to time but mostly for my girlfriend ( i have an awesome down bag from Western Mountaineering...they make awesome bags). Anyway, got it in great timing for a trip (Backcountry is great on expediency) and tested the 'fit' out in my living room....Uncomfortably tight in the shoulders AND the hips. Now, ya gotta understand...I'm about the size of Frodo Baggins...short, not big framed or big boned...maybe a little broad in the shoulders but not bodybuilder type...and I certainly don't have birthing hips! But this bag was simply not roomy around the hip area and I had to essentially keep my arms on my chest to feel any sense of room in the bag across my shoulders. It was an instant , "forget about it" moment! I own other mummy bags so it's not an issue of not being used to a closer fit due to the mummy style. This bag just isn't roomy. So I KNEW not only would I not look forward to being in it but my girlfriend (who has great hips by the way) would not be comfortable. So....no thanks. Got a Western Mountaineering mummy instead. Happy as all get out that I switched

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Is this Pertex Endurance or another of their waterproof linings

Is this Pertex Endurance or another of their waterproof linings or is this just standard non-waterproof nylon?

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June 18, 2009

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this is not waterproof, but does shed water pretty well. In general this is a great bag for wet conditions. Synthetic insulations have come a long way in the last few year and the climbshield is super impressive for its warmth and packability and comfort compared to down. Way more durable and versatile than down, this is the do-it-all bag

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June 18, 2009

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Ditto

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August 15, 2009

I have to agree with the review underneath mine. This bag looked promising online but definitely was a disappointment. The material is comfortable and the green color is sweet, but it is definitely tight in the hips and shoulders. I'm 6'0" 190 and was uncomfortable in it. If you are a smaller person you may have better luck.

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By: Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete
September 11, 2009

I'm 5'10 150, and find the sleeping bag roomy enough to not be coffin-like.

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Go green, but you may get stuck

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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.

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March 3, 2010

Howdy, I just wanted to chime in with my favorite in-bag foot warmer, a plastic bag. Just adding a little trash can liner under my socks makes a huge difference for me.

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By: pet3759748 April 6, 2010

I love this Sleepng Bag. It worked as advertised. The first night I slept in it the tempurature got down to 30 degrees. I never knew it and was toasty more...

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By: ClimbRocker July 31, 2009

Was excited to get this sleeping bag and try it out. In fact was going to use it for myself from time to time but mostly for my girlfriend ( i have an more...

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Material:
[Shell] Pertex (recycled polyester); [Lining] Pertex (recycled polyester) 
Insulation:
Climashield HL Green 
Shape:
Mummy 
Draft Collar:
Yes 
Max User Height:
[Reg] 6ft (183cm); [Long] 6ft 6in (198cm) 
Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:
[Reg] 62 / 58 / 40in (157/ 147 / 102cm); [Long] 64 / 60 / 40in (163 / 152 / 102cm) 
Stuff Size:
8 x 17in (20 x 43cm) 
Stuff or Storage Sack:
Both 
Degree:
20F (-7C) 
Weight:
[Reg] 2lb 11oz (1220g); [Long] 2lb 15oz (1320g) 
Recommended Use:
Camping, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime