• Affordable mummy-style sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees Fahrenheit
• Two-way self-repairing enables you to zip two bags together
• Drawstring hood helps keep body heat in
• Filled with 3.5 pounds of hypoallergenic Omega II polyester fiber fill
• Measures 84 by 33 inches; compresses with two elastic straps

List Price: $42.99
Lowest Price: $27.15

Product Description:

Chilly? New Wenzel Windy Pass Mummy Bag keeps you cozy down to 0 degrees! For avid campers, there's nothing better than a Mummy Bag to keep you snug as a bug on chilly evenings. The Wenzel Windy Pass gets the job done and then some... it's comfort rated to 0 degrees F! It's the perfect option for campers who want extreme warmth, but don't want to spend a ton of dough. Details: Lightweight and durable, with polyester outer shell and liner; Filled with non-allergenic Omega II polyester; Offset quilt construction helps reduce "bunching" of fill to eliminate cold spots; Self-repairing, 2-way zipper with anti-snag tape; Full-length 3" weatherstrip draft tube and 5" shoulder collar seal out the cold; Drawstring hood; Compresses easily in durable oxford stuff sack; Rated to 0 degrees F; Fill weight: 56 ozs. 33 x 84", weighs approx. 4 lbs. Big-time Mummy Bag warmth at a stone-cold bargain price! Order Today! Wenzel Windy Pass Mummy Bag

Amazon.com Product Description:

A great choice for three-season campers, the Wenzel Santa Fe mummy-style sleeping bag offers a warm, comfortable night's sleep thanks to its 0-degree Fahrenheit temperature rating. It's filled with 3.5 pounds of hypoallergenic Omega II polyester fiber fill. The off-set quilt construction encapsulates the polyester fill between two layers of outer fabric to help reduce cold spots. It features a drawstring hood, a 3-inch, full-length draft tube, and a 5-inch internal shoulder collar to help keep the cold out. The two-way self-repairing zipper with anti-snag tape allows you to zip two bags together. It comes with an oxford nylon stuff sack.

Specifications:

• Shell material: Polyester
• Liner material: Polyester
• Size: 84 by 33 inches
• Fill weight: 3.5 pounds
• Zipper side: Right

Amazon.com Sleeping Bag Guide
Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag:

Buy for Cold
It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10.

Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night.

Goose or No Goose?
The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use.

All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget.

Bags for All Shapes
Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips.

Pad Yourself
No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.

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