EMS LT 0 Reg

Review Date
September 25, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Greg (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Royal Oak , MI USA

Price Paid:  $100.00 at EMS

Summary:
I bought this bag 3 yrs. ago on sale for $99.00 + tax. It has proven to be a great value. I camp every month of the year with my son's Boy Scout troop and have been in some pretty cold conditions. The draft collar is a little skimpy but am thinking of opening the seam and adding some holofil. It doesn't compress like down but is still a manageable size and weight. Can't be beat for the money.

Review Date
September 20, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: steve(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from connecticut

Price Paid:  $169.00 at eatern mountain sports

Summary:
i think this a great bag for a good price. it has always kept me warm and dry, even when i have had large puddles in my tent (thats another review), and slept on snow without a sleeping pad. it compresses nicely, but along with the other reviews, i agree that the zipper could probably use some work, though it has never been a huge problem.

Customer Service:
EMS has a great return policy if ever needed.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
August 6, 2000

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: Doug Burt(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Cuba, NY

Summary:
My LT 0 started out being a satisfying bag. I like the shell, and the size and cost of the bag were reasonable. I store my bags by hanging them up, and occasionally wash them, but still after maybe 50 nights in that bag, the loft is gone. I'm not impressed with Liteloft for an insulation. Any 30 degree bag on the market has more loft than my LT 0 - my kids new summer bag.

Review Date
April 9, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Robert D. McQueeney Jr.(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Auburn, Maine USA

Summary:
This is my first 0 degree bag. It has yet to let me down and has kept me toasty warm. Often times I have to unzipper a bit if it's not getting into the 20's. At the time of purchase, it proved to be the lightest 0 degree bag in this price range and had a more durable taffetta shell than the others I looked at. Comes with a compression and stuff sack. I particularly liked the staff's knowledge of their product, and their warranty service.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
February 23, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Dan(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Connecticut

Summary:
Not bad for the money. EMS tends to be pricy, but this bag is actually worth the money you spend on it. I ALWAYS catch the zipper, though. THis may very well be due to numb hands, but more often that not it is because of the bag. Very roomy and comfortable, thoug. Waterproof it before you use it.

Customer Service:
EMS's customer service, at least in Connecticut, is excellent. THey are great about returns and are usually very helpful. Every once in a while I encounter a hot shot who thinks he knows more than he actually does, but you'll get that anywhere.

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