2020 Updated Review -
We've been using this bag since 2017. We have not had one problem with this bag. We haven't had any rips, tears or broken zippers. It's still like beans new. This bag is VERY warm which is great for camping in the Sierra's or anywhere it gets cold. We haven't had any issues with trying to stay warm since we bought this bag. I sure wish we'd bought it years ago. I do take a sheet when we camp at lower elevations and the temperatures are warm or hot. We unzip the bag and just use the sheet as a cover. When my husband doesn't go camping I get one of my adult daughter's or a grandchild to help me put it back in the sack. I'm a pro at it now. It's really not that hard once you know how to do it. Just watch and follow the video that the manufacturer put out.
ORIGINAL REVIEW-
I read what seemed like a thousand reviews for every sleeping bag under the sun. I really wanted a sleeping bag that both my husband and I could sleep in together... one that would actually keep us warm on camping trips. We've spent many a freezing night huddled up trying to stay warm... The reviews for this bag led me to believe this could be the perfect bag.
When we went to sleep the first night of using this, I was pretty sure we would be perfectly warm all night. It's thick! This bag is really substantial. We didn't wake up cold once!!! We were comfortable all night long!!! In fact, it was a little warm when we went to sleep so we unzipped the bag and put the top down by our feet.
This bag is heavy duty... I can't imagine getting cold in this bag. The baffles on the side by the zipper are a great touch to keep the zipper away from your skin and any air out. There is also a tab on the outside that folds over the zipper. It's a nice touch!! You can see it in my pictures.
Some people complained about the neck area... There is a baffle there. You can actually tighten or loosen it. It didn't bother us at all. We just put our pillows over it. I don't think we even felt it. I've got a picture of that also.
This bag is huge!! You are not buying this to backpack or even hike in a few miles. This is strictly for car/trailer camping. We could probably fit our two grandkids in the bag with us... Keep in mind that they're toddlers and we are not really big people. That being said, the bag is long. We purchased the Coleman "queen size air cot" this year and this sleeping bag hung over the end. But we're short so it didn't matter a bit to us. I'm sure if we had put the bag on the ground we'd of had a lot of room at the bottom. I think tall people would like this bag.
As for putting it away back into the compression bag... a lot of people complained about that in their reviews but... We did it!!! First try too!!!! The key is to fold it up and then start stuffing it into the bag, turn the bag a half turn with every stuff or two and with a little effort and a tiny bit of sweat you'll get it in there!!! (There is a YouTube video from the manufacturer that helped greatly.) I really wish they'd make the bag just a few inches bigger... It would be even easier... But it can be done and we are retired grandparents!!!!
We have recommended this bag to our kids and to several friends. It's a fantastic bag. I don't think you can go wrong getting this unless you are camping where it will be in 85°+ weather at night!!! Then you'll be too warm. But otherwise this is a really sweet bag!!
We paid for this bag with our own money. No discounts or anything. No one asked me to say nice things about it... But I always read the reviews, always... So I try to leave an honest review to help others. I hope this helped you to decide. Happy camping!!!
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 27 x 14 x 13.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 6.15 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 94 x 62 x 3 inches |
| Brand Name | TETON Sports |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty - TETON Sports strives to manufacture the best possible products for our customers. Our limited lifetime warranty covers products against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is cheerfully extended to the original owner only and excludes normal wear and tear (e.g., zippers that wear out after extended use) or misuse. Please follow care instructions. If, after inspection, a product is determined by us to be defective in workmanship or materials, we will repair or replace it at our option, at no cost to you (the original owner). Contact customer service for assistance by visiting us online at tetonsports.com to obtain a return authorization number. Shipping fees may apply. For international warranty claims (outside the United States), shipping and duty fees are the responsibility of the consumer. |
| Model Name | Mammoth |
| Color | Blue |
| Material | Polyester Taffeta |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | TETON Sports |
| Part Number | 109 |
| Style | Double Wide Sleeping Bag |
| Included Components | Sleeping Bag, Stuff Sack |
| Outer Material | Polyester |
| Fill Material Type | SuperLoft Elite Hollow Fiber |
| Size | Mammoth 20F |
| Sport Type | Camping,Hunting |
