The North Face Snowshoe 3D

Review Date
October 19, 2003

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: (Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from MN

Price Paid:  $159.00 at REI

Summary:
I bought the 0°F rated version of the Snowshoe 3D bag about a year and a half ago. I've slept in it about 15 days in that time. It's ok for spring and fall camping,but comes nowhere near it's 0 rating. I camped on Froze To Death Plateau near MT's Granite Peak, this last Labor Day. There was a hard freeze one night and I'm guessing temps got down to around 20. I needed long underwear, shells top and bottom,as well as wool hat inside the bag to be marginally warm. Otherwise, it has nice features,is water resistant, hasn't lost any appreciable loft and is priced right. Definitely not a winter bag as advertised though.

Review Date
April 2, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: woosh3(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $200.00

Summary:
I used it in winter and spring camping. It holds up well about to 25F. I move around a lot when I sleep and this bag sometime make me clausterphobic. But on the good side it worms up really fast so I still use it :)

Review Date
July 5, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Mike(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Adk mtns

Price Paid:  $150.00 at ems online

Summary:
This bag has served me well for iys first season of winter use. I have been in leantos and tents well below zero and have stayed cozy all night. The bag packs suprisingly small for its size...
I do have some concerns though, the draft tube and zipper dont get along very well, as they snag frequently when getting out, and the hood adjustments while doing their job masterfuly, are color coded string...(can u tell the difference in the dark? i cant)
I got this bag on sale before the 2001's came out. I know that the 2001's have some new insulation but i generally buy most of my gear when its last years stuff...usually its a color change thing. If you can get this bag for the same pric i did BUY THE BAG!!!

Customer Service:
Not with TNF but i have delt with EMS many times and they always stand behind their gear, even replacing equiptment that is worn out (prematuraly of course...) they are great and sales people are top notch

Similar Products Used:
Cheap Redhead bag, moonstone

Review Date
June 23, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: ed v(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from rockford, IL, usa

Price Paid:  $200.00 at campmor

Summary:
a decent bag, with a lot of room. i am small but got the long version (gift). it is very roomy, almost too much so. it has cold areas i havent heated if i move too much. i use this bag for early spring to late fall. it is way too warm for summer. nice no snag zipper and draft tube. stuffs small for size, but still big.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
May 11, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: n33dl3s(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Mentor, Ohio

Price Paid:  $164.00 at campmor.com

Summary:
I was planning on buying a Catsmeow, but for less money I grabbed the snowshoe 3D from campmor.com. I have only used this bag a few times, but I am very happy with it. I've been out in 7 degree weather and slept nice and warm. It even felt great on a 40 degree night. This is my first synthetic bag, so far no probs. With my compression sack, it compacts down smaller than a basketball.

Customer Service:
no problems yet.

Similar Products Used:
US Army down mummy bag. A down coleman bag that was given to me as a gift (dont know the model)