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 This bag rocks Jul 19, 2010
Like the title says, this bag absolutely rocks. First of all, you need to understand that its intended purpose is car camping. We have gear for both backpacking & car camping - we have different tents, packs, bags, etc. for each activity.
You cannot beat this bag for car camping. With backpacking, you must, by necessity, deal with smaller, slippery, lighter, nylon (ie mummy) bags. But if you're hanging around a lake-side site with the family, friends, dog(s), etc, and weight/size/bulk is of no concern, then you're going to want something big and warm with nice, comfortable flannel when you go to bed at night.
With a proper sleeping pad, you may find out this bag is as comfortable as your own bed.
What a comfortable sleeping bag! May 17, 2010
I will never go back to synthetic sleeping bags after sleeping in this one! It's comfortable, soft, & warm. I went camping with it this past weekend and it got into the low 40's overnight. I was perfectly comfortable sleeping in an undershirt and boxer shorts. Second, as a 5'11" 170 lbs. male, there is plenty of extra space in there to move about. So much so that my girlfriend, who is 5'4", crawled in there with me when her sleeping bag proved too lightweight for the 2nd night. Limited room to move about under those circumstances, but we fit! 100% cotton is about as inviting as it gets, inside and out. The only downside with such a heavy sleeping bag is that it gets good and hot in there in the morning once the sun gets high enough. Rolls up and ties down nicely, and overall a sturdy bag.
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 Zip TWO together for a nice Double Sleeping Bag Mar 15, 2010
We just got back from the first camping trip for these Coleman 20-degree bags. We zip our bags together for a double sleeping bag, on top of an air mattress. The overnight temperatures were in the mid-to-upper-30s this weekend.
The Good Stuff:
* very roomy; roll over with ease without any constraint, and while not huge, we are not skinny people.
* love the extra length - we could each get all the way inside to stay snug and warm, covering our heads (we are both under 6 feet tall).
* pretty darn cozy at the outdoor temps we experienced, indicated above.
* flannel lining is soft. The cuff of flannel around the outside top edge is nice.
* if we had a small child (or even 2), it would be easy to put the kiddo(s) in the same sleeping bag with us - it is that big.
* ZIP-PLOW zippers and Zipper Glide tailoring! They really don't get stuck! The zippers are fantastic!
* we did not find any cold spots from the quilting, although the bag does not have off-set quilt construction
* when rolled up, it has a carry handle on the side; very convenient!
* I appreciate the cotton exterior of the bag - it is soft to lie down on top of the bag.
* the colors are as shown - no surprises (though I would personally prefer gray over brown for the exterior).
* we did not experience any unpleasant smell of the bags, as others have mentioned.
Other Observations:
* I REALLY don't like the attached Wrap'N'Roll cover/bag. It is difficult to get the bag to roll up so that the cover actually covers anywhere near all of the bag. Furthermore, the cover is in the way on top of the bag when it is in use. Others have commented on this "feature", but to me, it is worse than worthless, because it is in the way. I tried to tie it down, but it won't stay. Not Coleman's best idea, IMO.
* Cold air still comes in thru the zipper. The only cold spots in these bags are along the zipped edges. There are tiny holes in the zipper tape (the fabric attached to the zipper that allows it to be sewn into the bag), and these holes permit cold outside air to permeate the edges of the bag. Yes, there is a small flap of quilted lining fabric along the zipper (Coleman calls it ThermLock), but in our two-night experience, this feature did not live up to expectations. That said, the nylon zipper of these bags seems less cold than the traditional metal zippers of our previous bags.
* The RollControl feature is a good idea, but it is difficult to engage, and even more difficult to open the bag, especially in the dark (with a flashlight) or if one's fingers are cold. It is basically a toggle and loop attachment on the bag that can be engaged once the bag is folded in half for rolling. The toggle is along the zipper, and the small loop is in the center of the bag, as it is opened up flat (folded edge when used as a single bag).
* I don't think we would want to use these bags without additional liners or blankets any colder than mid-30 degrees. Maybe as a single bag it would be warmer, but as a double, that is as cold as I would want to go and expect to be warm in this bag. But, hey: we live and camp in Texas. For you who camp in real winter, you probably use liners, anyway. I wouldn't expect it to be comfy at 20-degrees.
* This bag is bulky. Soft, warm, cozy, yes; but also quite bulky.
We are very happy with this purchase overall. I did a lot of research before deciding on these bags, and I am not disappointed, except with the Wrap'N'Roll and ThermLock "features". I think we can work around those. Hubby likes the new bags very much, also.
Big, very comfortable sleeping bag Mar 05, 2010
I bought the Coleman Colossal 20-Degree Rectangular Sleeping Bag (Super King) about two months ago. We unzipped it and tried how warm/nice it is as a blanket and we have been using it ever since. It just feels really comfy, soft and VERY warm. I regularly have to come out from under as it gets too warm for my taste but my wife who have been using multiple layers of blankets before is now very happy with just this one. This bag might not be big enough for both of us when its used zippered up as sleeping bag but it surely is enough when it is unzipped and used as a blanket (with some extra space to spare). Unlike any other sleeping bag we've tried so far, this is the first one that does not feel like you are wrapped in a nylon tote. No slipperiness, no plastic feeling. It is however pretty big and heavy, so it's probably not that suitable for backpacking or cycling excursions. Though the price was a bit high, I think it was a good buy and can only recommend it to anybody who longs for a bit of "homely" bed-warmth in the tent or cabin. Of course do not forget to get something to lift you off the ground, no sleeping bad is good for much without a cot/airbed/mat/something.
Works fine as advertized Feb 17, 2010
Nice, big and loose bag. The interior lining is not as soft as other bags from Coleman or others I have had, but probably better quality, and won't overheat on warmer nights. I tried it on a 35 degree night without problems.
I did not find the bag to have an offensive smell as some other reviewers indicated.
The storage bag that comes attached to it is much better than straps or a loose bag, in my opinion. You just roll it up and cinch the strings.
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