Slumberjack

[Daryl]

Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about Slumberjack? I'm considering a new sleeping bag and no one seems to beat Slumberjack in prices.
I'm looking at this one:
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=38505752&memberId=12500226
3 pounds, 20 degrees, 6"x16" pack size, $80.

Or this one:
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=38505756&memberId=12500226
2.5 pounds, 30 degrees, 6"x16" pack size, $70
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[ghoster]

The only thing I have noticed is that they seem to be overrated in the temperature department. Usually about ten degrees, but other than that they seem to be fine, if you compensate for the over rating. Hope this helps.

[Davis2001R6]

I think they are a pretty decent bag for the money. I have a 25 degree bag but I agree they overrate by about 10 degrees and I like to sleep cold too.

[cactuscat]

Ditto - I have a SlumberJack bag which is just fine; it's a 35degree bag, and I've used it very close to that temp. 10 degree overatting is pretty standard - just make sure you have good padding/insulation underneath. My SJ bag was cheap, and it's very favorable in size/weight to other 35degree backpacking bags that cost much more.

[Daryl]

Thanks! I'll probably get the 20 degree bag then. I don't like being cold.
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[Shihiyea]

One of my bags is a slumberjack, it's a bit big (zero bag) for backpacking, but I've done it. I've always been very comfortable in it. I've also put it through the washing machine multiple times and it's holding up just fine. Mary

[fairweather8588]

I sport a 25 degree slumberjack bag, but have had mixed experiences with it. I was warmer when it was 30* out then I was when it was 40* out. go figure. But for $25 I ain't complainin
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Kerouac

[Lizard]

Well, my opinion's going to differ from most of the posts in this thread. My first bag was a Slumberjack, and I liked it while I had it. But after trying out different bags over the years, I'll never go back. Slumberjack is really the bottom of the barrel.

There's a reason Slumberjack bags tend to be much cheaper than others. Slumberjack bags are made with substandard materials. They still use Quallofil as a fill They don't stand up to abuse as well as better bags, and they tend to be heavier and colder than equivalents. They are cheaper, but they will wear out and need replacing faster than a better-quality bag.

If you want to save money, try looking at the house brands offered by EMS, Campmor, and REI. They strive to make these bags of equal quality to the ones made by bigger companies like Sierra Designs and Marmot.

Some good inexpensive bags:

-EMS Boreal
20*, Polarguard 3D insulation, $99, 3 lb 3 oz

-EMS Mountain Light
20*, 725 fp down, $199, 2 lbs

-REI Shasta
15*, Polarguard Delta insulation, $149, 3 lbs 4 oz

Campmor Goosedown Mummy
20*, 550 fp down, $109, 2 lbs 4 oz
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[MikeInFHAZ]

careful there, Marmot may be the best dang bags in the business. OUT of my $ range, however. Check out their 900 fill Hydrogen, one ounce of feathers lofts to 900 cubic inches of space. WOW
REI cant touch that! check out this mountainsmith bag, good deal! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36116&item=7112853545&rd=1
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