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A great choice for three-season campers, the Wenzel Santa Fe mummy-style sleeping bag offers a warm, comfortable night's sleep thanks to its 0-degree Fahrenheit temperature rating. It's filled with 3.5 pounds of hypoallergenic Omega II polyester fiber fill. The off-set quilt construction encapsulates the polyester fill between two layers of outer fabric to help reduce cold spots. It features a drawstring hood, a 3-inch, full-length draft tube, and a 5-inch internal shoulder collar to help keep the cold out. The two-way self-repairing zipper with anti-snag tape allows you to zip two bags together. It comes with an oxford nylon stuff sack. Specifications: - Shell material: Polyester
- Liner material: Polyester
- Size: 84 by 33 inches
- Fill weight: 3.5 pounds
- Zipper side: Right
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Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag: Buy for Cold
It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10. Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night. Goose or No Goose?
The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use. All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget. Bags for All Shapes
Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips. Pad Yourself
No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.
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 Probably wouldn't use in 0 degrees |
| Review Date: September 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Muggli, |
I like the bag. I've been out camping in northern Arizona a couple times this September (near Payson for those interested) and the overnight low gets to the mid 40's. I was most definitely kept warm but I got the feeling that at 30 degrees or colder it might not be so cozy. Looks like other reviews have pretty much said that this is not enough for sub 30 degrees let alone 0. However, if you aren't typically going to be cold weather camping I see no reason to spend a bunch of money on a bag unless it's just to show off that you have a bunch of money.
I can also see where this bag could be cumbersome if one is backpacking/hiking. It is a bit bulky. In that case you are better off getting a bag specialized for those activities.
Final verdict: Great for casual camping. Not for the serious hiker or cold weather camper. |
Stayed warm even at 12,000 ft in Colorado
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| Review Date: September 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: David Koza, Iowa, USA |
| I am very pleased with the Wenzel 2007 Windy Pass 0-Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag. I went on a week long camping trip in Colorado at the end of August and I stayed warm every night. Slept one night at 12,000 ft with the wind attacking the tent from time to time (temperature hit the lower 30's), and I was still cozy and warm. Slept one night under the stars at 9197 ft and never woke up cold. Hiked two days with it tied under my back pack, having never hiked before with all my gear it seemed all right to me for size and weight. The shoulder collar and the drawstring hood worked great. Having never used a mummy bag before I am very pleased with the performance and cost of this bag. |
Wow, 0 Degrees?!
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| Review Date: August 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cody Thompson, |
| I recently purchased this sleeping bag to do my hike through the sierra nevada mountains. I am used to a very warm weather, I own a 400 dollar -15 degree sleeping bag, but I thought that it would be too heavy for my 214 mile walk and also too warm. I purchased this bag for around 35 dollars, which is a very good deal for a bag. But to my surprise, I was sleeping in pants and a sweatshirt inside the bag! It was a very comfy bag but I don't believe it meet my standard of a 0 degree bag. I should have spent the extra hundred bucks to get something that is actually a zero degree bag. Overall, it is a nice bag for someone who is just a recreational camper or just out for the weekend, or would also make a great gift maybe for a gag gift. Buy the bag, but use it to sleep indoors. |
mummy sleeping bag yummm!
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| Review Date: June 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Leigh A. Inkster, Bismarck, ND |
| This sleeping bag is very spacious and very warm. The only problem that I found with it, was that it was very hard to pack. I even bought a compression sack that I thought would fit it, it fit it, but it did not compress in it very well. As a result, the sleeping bag doesn't fit very well on/in my pack. I love the sleeping bag and it keeps me super warm, I just wish it would fit in my pack. |
Not the best quality for the price
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| Review Date: June 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: S. Walker, Oregon |
| I recently purchased three of these for my children to sleep in while camping.First of all, I was not impressed with the amount of loft in the bag. The comparable coleman bags I had bought in the past are much fluffier when laid out and they are built of thicker fabric. The first trip out the stuff sacks for two of the bags tore at the seams when I tried to get the sleeping bags in them. These should work fine in an RV and for slumber parties if they'll hold up, but I wouldn't take one into the wilderness. I think you could do a lot better with a different brand. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone. |
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