[gkckak]

Hey guys. I recently picked up a Coleman Diamondback 30 degree sleeping bag for about 40 bucks. I have not seen any reviews and was wondering do you guys think this is a good sleeping bag. Thanks

[Wolf]

No offence, but since you already bought it who cares what the reviews say at this point.

Rather, Test it out and then tell us what YOU think of it

[Dang]

Yeah, if you already bought it you sure don't want people coming on a saying what a bad bag you spent your hard earned money on

Let us know what you think after you've farted in it a few times

[weirdbeard]

Coleman makes good stuff, but most of it is to heavy for my liking. What does your bag weigh?

[Democracyman]

Fine bag for the money, but don't expect it to be too warm below 30 degrees.
And it will be heavy for a long hike.

Later on if you decide to get a better bag, try for a 20 degree rated bag
that is made from goose down, you can find deals on Ebay.

Dan

[Bridog]

My first coleman sleeping bag has weatherd 6 years as a boy scout, and totaled about 100 nights in it. Not so much as a rip. Coleman really holds together, I really think you made a good move.

[whitakerjl]

Greetings,

You really need to be weary of the temperature rating system. These numbers are quite subjective and depend greatly on the user's use of good sleeping habits.

A good 3-season bag is a must have. I have always used Western Mountaineering bags. These guys are a bit pricey, but their bags are second to none. They offer a variety of materials and combination of materials which allow you to build a bag that really fits your individual needs.

JW

[Dang]

Originally Posted by Democracyman

Fine bag for the money, but don't expect it to be too warm below 30 degrees.
And it will be heavy for a long hike.

Later on if you decide to get a better bag, try for a 20 degree rated bag
that is made from goose down, you can find deals on Ebay.

Dan

I'm looking for a couple of bags for next year and am struggling with the synthetic vs down. Down has the warmth & weight advantage, but getting them wet can cause problems.

Tough decision.

[Bridog]

Originally Posted by Dang

I'm looking for a couple of bags for next year and am struggling with the synthetic vs down. Down has the warmth & weight advantage, but getting them wet can cause problems.

Tough decision.

It depends on what they will be used for. I have one of each, and I puirchased them based on what they are used for.

Synthetic bags are lightweight, more compactable, and do not ahve the same problems getting wet as down. Granted they may not be as warm, but if lightweight is what you want, synthetic is the way to go.

Down bags are the warmest you can get IMO. My down bag is at my BOL because I won't be moving much if I camp there. I don't intend on ever getting it wet so it works.

Just think about what you want to use it for, and that should help with your choice.

[Tecumseh]

Just my own two cents on that but, go with synthetic...unless you bug out to the arctic or a desert (and then watch out for flash floods). Gear will ALWAYS get wet, even if it is just from your own body while sleeping.