Our testers believe it truly lived up to its 0° F temperature rating. They were also delighted with the wider dimensions of this bag compared to many other winter bags. Its high-quality 850 fill power goose down was some of the best at maintaining excellent loft despite numerous compression cycles. For the folks seeking the absolute best sleeping bag, we recommend the Western Mountaineering MegaLite. This ultra-premium model utilizes 12 ounces of 850+ fill power down to create a cozy cocoon of outstanding comfort. Our testers appreciated the more generous dimensions of the MegaLite compared to other products at its price point.
I could have gotten better quality from a teenager’s home ec project and lighter weight. The biggest issue most shoppers will have with the MegaLite is the expensive price tag. Beginners or occasional backpackers will likely be happier with a budget model for half the price, like the Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 15.
I think the expensive bags are just marketing and overengineering, unless you are going to the arctic. You can buy an expensive bag if you think it will make you more hardcore, but I will gladly tell everyone how hardcore you are if you pay me to do so. Walmart offers FREE 2 Day Shipping on every order of $35 or more. You can also choose Free In-Store Pick Up on thousands of items on Walmart.com. I don’t mind cheap…but I don’t like to purchase a product and then feel like company I just threw money at was trying to hide something from me.
It has a -10° F rating provided by loads of TechLoft insulation encased ozark trail canopy in canvas shell and cotton flannel lining. Although we wouldn’t recommend it down to quite that frigid of temps, it proved capable down to the single digits. On our first overnighter with the OutdoorZ Redwood, temps dropped to a chilly 25 degrees, but we stayed toasty warm. Details like double draft tubes and off-set stitching pattern reduce heat loss from even the tiniest of cracks. Considering its reasonable price point, the Ozark Trail sleeping bag offers okay value for money if you were to use this in a caravan or motor home for example. It would also work well indoors as a back up for when your kids friends come to stay over.
It earned an above-average rating in our warmth testing, outscoring a few other bags in this metric. While we don’t recommend it for the truly frigid camp nights, it’s got you covered through the normal camping season of late spring, summer, and early fall. The standout feature of this bag is its warmth, earning one of the highest scores in what is arguably the most important metric for a sleeping bag.
If you’re looking for a bag with exceptional comfort we love the Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 20. It’s a bit pricier, but you’re guaranteed a super cozy night’s sleep. At this price point, we weren’t expecting greatness from the Coleman Brazos. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the warmth of this bag when we used it on a few chilly nights in Bryce Canyon National Park.
I was in a large tent (admittedly, a smaller tent would have been better) with one other person. We found that the Ozark Trail Mummy sleeping bag ended up being just average and no more. Day 2 …it was closer to 6 degree and I froze…I had to hike into town, replace the bag.
The Ozark Trail Mummy sleeping bag worked best inside the Ozark Trial 2 person tent. We used a sleeping bag liner for extra warmth and comfort and this seemed to help maintain the warmth much better than without. We made sure that on all 3 occasions, we were using a sleeping mat in order to give the sleeping bag the best platform to work on. By the time we got back from camping the next weekend three out of four sleeping bags had the zippers broken. I’m so disappointed with this product that I advise anyone buying sleeping bags not to even look at Ozark and buy Coleman instead. I used this bag from February of 2002 to June of 2002 on the Appalachian Trail, and I still have it.