Customer Reviews

Coleman Palmetto Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This sleeping bag is certainly the right price for the occasional camper, and since it's in stock at Amazon (at least when I bought it) a great choice when a camping trip comes up fast. I don't bother to use the attached bungee cords to pack it up, preferring to stuff it into a stuff sack, but they do work nicely. I'm not crazy about the feel of the lining...if I'd had more time I'd prefer to spring for flannel-lined, and maybe an extra-wide bag, but for a once in a while sleeping bag I can make do. Because of the price and availability, I'm giving this a high 4star mark!

I was a bit disappointed when i opened the box and saw the color is not bright red as in the photo, its rather like a maroon shade of red. Also noticed the inner material seems like easily to catch with your long finger nails. But when we brought it out for a camping were so happy with it. It kept us warm inside while its raining and cold outside the tent. Also discovered we can combined two sleeping bags and create a double size sleeping bag for two, perfect for us couple to cuddle up the cold away :) If your an occasional camper that wants a cheap sleeping bag that is warm and cozy, this could be the one for you.

I am a bit of a pansy camper and I like to be comfortable. For me, this means a queen size air mattress and two sleeping bags zipped together. This sleeping bag fit the bill as the price was right. I zipped two of them together with little effort and climbed into bed and was toasty warm and comfy. If fact, even though the temps got down to the 40's, I found that I was warm enough to take off my smart wool socks. BIG MISTAKE! The lining on this bag is the dreaded type of material that catches every rough patch of skin or nail. It was CRAZY! I immediately put my socks back on, stuck my feet out of the bag to cool off and went back to sleep. I think for the price, it is a good bag, but be aware that the lining is a SNAG MONSTER!

This review at the moment is based off my general first impression of this sleeping bag. I considered many other bags before making a purchase as I am getting back into camping and have a trip coming up this weekend. This sleeping bag is pretty comfortable, nice and thick. The color is not what's depicted in the stock photo but more of a blood red (think Valentine's Day heartshaped candy box). I'm actually loving the color, it's not flamboyant and it's sort of comforting as it's a muted red and not bright on the eyes. I actually decided to buy this item based off other reviewers who claimed the color was darker (which is what I wanted). The lining feels comfortable but it's the kind of material you can easily snag on your finger nails or rough skin. I would suggest moisturizing or a liner :) the sleeping bag came nicely compacted in a bag, which I had trouble returning to that state. Basically the zipper on the side which makes the bag expandable I cannot rezip. The bag however did roll nicely and will fit in the bag's extended state. I will be field testing this weekend and will follow up on it's actual performance. In the meantime I am happy with this purchase and looking forward to several camping trips this year. On a side note, Amazon rocks and shipped this (and a tent) lightening fast so now I have plenty of time to air out my new gear.

******UPDATE 08/01/2011*****
So I went on my weekend camping trip up to the Catskills (NY) and I am happy to report that this sleeping bag performed great! It got very cold up in those mountains and this sleeping bag kept me warm and comfortable - slept like a baby!

My only concern after reading some of the reviews was that I might not be able to roll and tie it down after use. Since everything else fits our needs, I decided to give it a try. It turns out not a problem. I can easily roll it up and put it back into the bag provided. However, I cannot zip up the side zipper to make it even smaller but that's okay. This sleeping bag is soft and I heard no complain from my daughter and wife after they used it.

bought this for my son and it was a great deal. was worried that it wouldnt be warm enough but it was

I purchased this sleeping bag for my 8 year old son. He says it is comfortable but I thought it would be thicker and wish the Tricot liner was softer. One nice feature is the zipper which is designed to avoid snagging on the fabric.

Seems to be high quality and is very warm. The inside material is a little scratchier than I would like, but overall I am very pleased.

This sleeping bag is great, very good price when compared to the comfort you get. It would keep you warm for winter nights in Texas but you won't use it in the summer as it would make you sweat a lot.

HINT: once you buy this item, unzip it and let it breath for a day or so, as it smells like plastic.

This bag is the right combination of quality, versatile temp ranges, and price. You can use it almost anywhere with the addition of a blanket of opening the bag and it won't hurt your pocket book to buy it. If you don't have a sleeping bag, this is a good option.