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I used a coleman mummy bag for years truck camping for ice fishing high in the Colorado Rockies. Also, nalgene (thick) water bottle with an old thick sock over it, throw 1 or 2 in the bag a bit before bedtime, 1 in the toe box can make a big difference edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009PUSO4?th=1 the one I bought almost 10 years ago, I was good in my truck camping setup well below 0F
Coleman north rim 0 degree mummy bag is like 75 bucks
Yes I have 2 I love it
Check out the Coleman North Rim 0° bag on Amazon - usually around $75 and will handle those temps way better than anything else in ur budget range.
Mi first bag was Coleman mummy synthetic bag. 50$. Good till 32F, then you’re really cold. Second bag is Nemo disco 15F. ~300$ on sale. And I got Disco 30F for 200$. Coleman isnt compact but does the job. Nemo’s got some room at expense of worth but they’re compact AF
The temperature ratings on higher end bags will adhere to an industry standard, namely ISO 23537/EN 13537 which specifies the testing requirements as well as provide you with a comfort, limit and extreme temperature rating. From what I can see, Coleman doesn't seem to provide that so you'll be forced to trust their marketing numbers. For example, the ISO/EN tested bags assume you are wearing a warm base layer, hat and using a sleeping pad with a R4.8 rating. Who knows what Coleman is expecting you to be using? If you go with the Coleman, make sure you test it out before you use it on a trip. Set it up on your deck or balcony and you'll know within 15 min whether or not you made the right choice.
Breathable fabric, Water resistance, true temp bag You would die in a Coleman 0° bag if it had to be in 0° weather. Pack size, weight, durability of the fabric, filling ( down, synthetic, some cheap ass material).the cut of the bag or style
I bought a Coleman 0 deg sleeping bag at Ocala FL Walmart back in the early 2000s. Was out on an impromptu weekend and needed a bag. I think I paid $40 for it. It was actually a great bag and I still own it. I quit using it bcs it is a synthetic fill 0 deg bag and doesn't pack down small enough for my pack. But for car camping 100%. Never found another one like it. Loved it!. Worst case, you don't have a ton invested. Although, you can find several comparable bags for around the same price. We have so little faith in Coleman brand these days and rightly so, but from time to time they actually still make a good product.
Weight Pure and simple The Coleman bag you’re referencing is probably close to 10 pounds High end gear may weigh less than a pound and give you the same RF factor essentially. I’m pushing the boundaries when I’m calling out 1 pound but current gear is close to that. It’s also super high fill down, probably north of 1000 full[Fill] power……. Expensive stuff
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