Customer Reviews

Columbia 45-Degree Powder Scout Junior Sleeping Bag

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I just purchased this sleeping bag and I'm afraid I am not as impressed as the previous reviewers.

First, a clarification: the Amazon page for this product first states that the liner is cotton, and later that it is polyester. The bag I received has a polyester liner.

My main complaint is that one of the quilting stitches (that goes across the bag to hold the insulation in place) was coming apart in two places such that the slightest tug at the threads would cause it to unravel further. I expect that the seam would have unraveled completely with a little use or a washing. We need to use the bag this weekend (no time to return/exchange) so we fixed the stitching ourselves, but this is very disappointing.

Also, while it is true that the bag has draft tubes along the zipper, I noticed that the body insulation does not quite go all the way to the edge of the bag. Not much point in having a draft tube if there is a 1" uninsulated strip next to it.

After fixing the stitching I think this bag will serve us well for indoor "camping" and the occasional warm summer night in the back yard, the price was great, and as always Campmor provided excellent service. But Columbia's quality control is very disappointing and if I had it to do over again I would choose something else.

I wanted to find a quality bag at a good price so that my son could get used to sleeping in a bag for when we go camping. I had him choose the color so that he would be part of the decision making process. Anyway, he loves his bag and has to have it on his bed every night. Many nights he sleeps under the bag instead of his covers. so far, I am impressed with the quality and durability of it. Overall, a winner.

We purchased this sleeping bag for our 5 year old grandson for Christmas. He loves it. In fact, he said, "This wasn't so much a want as a NEED!" It is the perfect size for a child and is not at all babyish. It is a quality product.