Slumberjack Aurora

Review Date
March 18, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: andresj ,  Car Camper

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Campmor

Summary:
Bought 15-degree l/r zip models for the wife and I when we left on a 13,000-mile car-camping trip because they were dead cheap and I knew what to expect from a 15-deg Hollofil II bag.

Comfort is a subjective thing, I was just fine the whole time, she was often cold. Temps ranged from the 20's to the 80's at night. Got the foot soaked once or twice (don't ask) but kept us toasty and dried nicely overnight.

If I could have anything I'd maybe get one that was a little lighter, more compressible, maybe one o' them watch pockets on the outside, but for $50 you can't beat it with a stick.

Customer Service:
Never had to use either Slumberjack or Campmor c/s.

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15-year old Peak1

Review Date
April 10, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Willa (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $60.00 at Campmor

Summary:
Wonderful bag for the money. Have used it in temps between 24-33 degrees and slept comfortably warm, even when the bag got soaked. Might be too warm for summer camping in warm climates, but otherwise, can't really go wrong. If it were a little lighter, it'd be perfect.

Review Date
January 6, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Rob (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $49.00 at campmor

Summary:
Great product for the money. I took my new bag out for its inaugural run and it got down to 14 degrees and I was warm and toasty. I have not used it at higher temps but I can see how it might be a bit stiky at over 50 degrees. I would recommend this product for the beginner backpacker.

Customer Service:
N/A

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N/A

Review Date
November 26, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Beaker(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper

Price Paid:  $90.00 at Sunny''s Surplus

Summary:
It is a decent bag for 3-season use. I have had it for two years and when it was new I would stay warm down to 15 degrees in my skivies. Now it has lost some of its loft but a fleece liner helps. The draw cords are not differentiated so they can be difficult to manage in the dark. Also it does not have a draft collar so I find myself sticking a shirt down below my neck to keep in heat. For the money it is a good value. However if I had it to do over again I would save a little longer and get a better bag.

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Kelty

Review Date
March 13, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Postenuse(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Salmon, ID, US

Summary:
I've had this sleeping bag for over 10 years (actually a previous similar model) and have used it so many times outdoors I can't even remember. I also have about 5 continuous years of sleeping in on my bed. So it doesn't smell very good anymore but the zipper works and it's not torn. I almost got talked into a down bag at the store because the guy was telling me how they loose their warmth. Well this winter I have spent some 10 degree nights in the snow in a one man tent cozy as can be. Don't be fooled. My feet don't even get cold.

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