Sierra Designs Rosa CS

Review Date
March 16, 2004

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Ev_Cushing ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $100.00 at campmor.com

Summary:
This is not a 20 degree bag as advertised! Beware. This might be a good summer bag but don't take it even slightly below freezing. And although it is light, which is good, it's pretty huge and not very packable for a warm weather bag.

Similar Products Used:
REI, North face, LL Bean, Other Sierra Designs bags

Review Date
June 23, 2000

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: Surewould(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Redwood City CA

Summary:
I have been really disappointed in Sierra Design bags thus far. This is my second attempt first I had the Annie Oakly which kept me uncomfortably cold all night. I then returned her to REI (god bless them) and left with this bag - same problem. Guilt has forced me to keep it. I should send it back to Sierra but for now it keeps my winter bag company hanging in the closet.

Similar Products Used:
Dana Design Packs
REI downtime 5- sleeping bag
Therma rest lounger

Review Date
June 2, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jessica Dyson(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Olympia, WA

Summary:
This bag is very light and packs easily, but it is not the bag to choose for cold nights (below 20 degrees). The fleece rim on the hood is comfortable around the face (a nice feature). I got this bag on sale so it was worth the money I spent.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
December 10, 1999

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: L. Price(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Boston, MA

Summary:
Overall, a great bag, but if you are usually a "cold person" you may need more than this bag's 15 degree rating might lead you to believe. I took it on a weeklong trip in the High Sierras in August - nights were in the 30's but I was only just warm enough (in a tent). Very comfortable, though, and nice hood.