Review Abstract The North Face Blue Kazoo is a lightweight, super-compact bag. Reviewers found it an excellent choice for kayaking, hiking, or bike camping – anyplace size and weight is important. Another feature is the baffles are open the full width of the bag, allowing for movement of the down within the bag to provide warmth where needed. The downside of this bag: a tendency for the zipper to stick and a bit of a tight fit for larger-sized sleepers. “All in all a comfy little mummifier.”
Summary: I bought my Blue Kazoo 25 years ago and it's still in great shape! The key is to wash it from time to time using the proper method (forget the bathtub, have it done professionally if you can find someone or use the front loading industrial washers/dryers).
I'm itching for a new summer bag, but I just can't justify it because my BK is still in great shape!
Customer Service: Never had to use it.
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Summary: I have the endurance version of this bag, which means that the shell is made of Pertex Endurance fabric for extra water resistance otherwise it is identical to the standard Blue Kazoo. In two years of use it has worked fine although I have yet to push it to is low temperature limit. I'm hopeful that it will remain warm because I'm a cold sleeper. I haven't seen any errant feathers or loose threads and have had few problems with zipper snag. The water repellant enurance fabric seems to work well--at least it has shed heavy condensation well, particularly where the bag made contact with the inner wall of the tent.
I'm fairly gentle with my stuff so I can imagine this bag holding up for a long time.
Customer Service: No opportunity to use.
Similar Products Used: I had a Gerry down bag for 20 years and it served me well, but eventually lost much of the down/loft and became too cold.
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Reviewed by: Barry (Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
Price Paid:
$149.00
at REI
Summary: Have 2002 model. The cross baffles are somewhat unconventional but seem to work. The 20 deg rating is a bit optomistic if compared to other high end down manufactures. Overall, if not considered "high end" like TNF is heading, is a good deal on sale.
Similar Products Used: Slumberjack Aurora 20, REI polar pod 20
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Reviewed by: Bill Clancy(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Bakersfield, Ca
Price Paid:
$170.00
at store
Summary: I'e used this bag in all four seasons in the southern sierras. As a member of search & rescue, I've walked all day, half the night, plopped down in this bag in a bivy, and awoke warm & ready to go!
Add booties, silk liner & bivy, and you can easily exceed the temp rating.
Customer Service: Never used it
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Reviewed by: jfigel(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Laurel, Maryland
Price Paid:
$160.00
at Campmor?
Summary: I love this bag. It is the best bag that I have ever owned. It is very long (I am 6ft 3in), comfortable, packs nice, warm, looks cool, nice features, and well designed. I would not recomend sleeping in this bag if the temp is over 50 degrees, you will sweat. I store it hanging up in my basement.
Customer Service: Not used yet.
Similar Products Used: Coleman Wal-Mart 40degree.
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