- Affordable, roomy rectangular sleeping bag--rated to +5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Great for three-season camping, hunting, and cabin excursions
- 100 percent cotton flannel inner liner with classic plaid pattern
- Filled with 6 pounds of hypoallergenic Omega polyester fiber fill
- Measures 81 by 42 inches; compresses easily with three integrated compression straps
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A great choice for three-season hunting trips and car camping excursions, the roomy Wenzel Sportsman II is an affordable rectangular sleeping bag that's temperature rated to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. It's filled with 6 pounds of Wenzel's hypoallergenic Omega polyester fiber fill. The bag has a rugged polyester/cotton cover and a soft, warm 100 percent cotton flannel inner liner with classic plaid pattern. The quilt-through construction helps reduce the bunching of fill to eliminate cold spots. Other features include self-repairing zippers, a personal storage pocket at the foot, and three integrated compression straps.
Specifications:
- Shell material: Polyester/cotton
- Liner material: Cotton flannel
- Size: 81 by 42 inches
- Fill weight: 6 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.
Product Description
Oversize Performance Series New color Sportsman II 6Lb sleeping bag from The Camping Company, Wenzel has always felt that next to your tent, a good quality sleeping bag is an absolute necessity when it comes to enjoying your camping experience. Let's face it, it's tough to enjoy your day when you haven't had a good night's sleep ! At Wenzel we offer a sleeping bag for every temperature range and need. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. 10 Year Warranty. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121 and www.wenzelco.com
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big Bag = Great night sleep if you are a "mover.",
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This review is from: Wenzel Oversize Hollow Core Rectangular 5-Degree Sleeping Bag (Forest Green/Brown) (Sports)
I move around way too much in my sleep to be able to sleep well in a mummy bag or even a regular sleeping bag. These bags are giant (my wife has one too)!!! At first when they arrived, I thought the outside shell material felt cheap to the touch but after using them for the first time, that image vanished as they are comfy, zip easy, and look great.
NOW - remember - this is a +5 degree bag, but... The size makes it hard to heat up. If you can do a regular or mummy bag and really need a low degree bag, maybe something else would be better. We slept in low 40 degree weather and I was fine (though my wife was cold). If you zip them together it is about the same size as a queen bed. Also - I recommend if you get this oversized bag to make sure you also get an oversized sleeping matt.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Wenzel Oversize Hollow Core Rectangular 5-Degree Sleeping Bag (Forest Green/Brown) (Sports)
This product is very well made and the extra leg room is wonderful. The 5-Degree temperature rating is ridiculous. At 34 degrees I needed to add heavy blankets. Since I like the leg room and will only use it car camping, I will just add the blankets.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great price, warm and cozy, nice color too!,
By Lisa Kearns "Mom of Four" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Wenzel Oversize Hollow Core Rectangular 5-Degree Sleeping Bag (Forest Green/Brown) (Sports)
We bought four of these Wenzel Oversized sleeping bags to replace our old generic sleeping bags, and took our family camping with them in late October. Although the night got down to 30 F, we slept cozy and warm. We love the woodsy colors of these bags, when so many other sleeping bags are bright colors and patterns that don't look outdoorsy. They have durable plastic buckles on the attached straps, to secure them when rolled up. Their large size is also great, since it traps warm air inside with you, and leaves enough room to move around comfortably. The only drawback to these bags is that the outer cover is fabric, and without a nylon stuff sack they will get damp or dirty quickly. But they are machine washable and dryable, so even this isn't a big negative.
Overall we are very happy with our new bags, and look forward to many more years of sleeping in them. A great value for the money, and great looking too.
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