TETON Sports Mammoth Queen Size Flannel Lined Sleeping Bag (94" x 62", Green)
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Description of TETON Sports Mammoth Queen Size Flannel Lined Sleeping Bag (94" x 62", Green)
The Mammoth is the perfect bag for any family outing. Whether you're going for a weekend at the lake or your in-laws are staying over, the Mammoth is comfortable enough for two (maybe three or four if you have young children). Stash your personal items in the interior storage pocket for safe keeping, and pull the adjustable mummy hood down tight for extra warmth. There are also shoulder and zipper baffles to fight drafts. The oxford nylon compression sack makes this monster bag easy to transport and store. The bag is great for couples and families because of the full length zippers on both sides so you can exit the bag without disturbing your partner. The internal storage pockets on both sides for keys, wallet, watch and other valuablesThe perfect bag for any family outing, the Teton Mammoth bag is comfortable, warm, and large enough to accommodate almost any camper--and sometimes even two or three. The Mammoth sports a soft cotton flannel lining with a temperature rating of 0 degrees F, helping campers stay cozy in almost any family camping locale. The bag's shoulder baffle and pair of full-length zipper draft tubes, meanwhile, help keep warmth in and cold out, a must on chilly fall evenings. And campers who really want to insulate will delight in the adjustable mummy hood, which pulls down tight for extra warmth.
But the real attention-getter is the Mammoth's massive size, which can comfortably hold a pair of adults plus one small child, or as many as four young children at once. The large sleeping pocket makes this bag ideal for family trips to the beach, backyard sleepovers, and a ton of other people-intensive situations. Plus, should campers need to get out of the bag without disturbing their partners, they can simply use the full-length zipper on either side to make a quick exit.
Other features include internal storage pockets on both sides for holding keys, wallets, and other valuables and an Oxford nylon compression sack that makes the Mammoth easy to transport and store. The Mammoth measures 94 inches long by 62 inches wide and weighs 17 pounds. It's also backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
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.
Sports reviews of TETON Sports Mammoth Queen Size Flannel Lined Sleeping Bag (94" x 62", Green)
Customer Review: Warm and comfy!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We purchased this sleeping bag to go camping over the Thanksgiving holidays. With two adults and a dog, we were warm and cozy. The sleeping bag is very roomy and very warm - even below freezing. It was such a fluffy cocoon, we didn't want to emerge in the morning. We think it will be great in the summertime as extra cushioning over our air mattress - when it's too hot to sleep inside it.
We thought the pockets would be handy for our glasses and my husband tried to use his pocket - but the glasses fell out. Wish they had designed it with a strip of velcro across the entire pocket, but that's not a deal-breaker. I'd recommend this sleeping bag to camping couples.
Customer Review: Great bag stayed warm : not an avid camper
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is a great bag! I took it camping with my son's Boy Scout troop. There were three of us in it. My son 12, son 5 and me. While none of us are big people we were fine.
In other reviews many people mentioned that the bag was impossible to get into the cover for the bag, I did it! Most likely it was because I was trying to get it into a secondary cover for a single person sleeping bag that we took, just in case needed. So when I got this bag halfway into a one person sleeping bag case and realized the error, after many expletives, I was easily able to place this large bag into it's correct cover with some humor.
Hope this helps!
Customer Review: Excellent Car Camping Bag!!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This sleeping bag is awesome! My husband and I used to zip 2 sleeping bags together, but it never really worked. This does! We can tuck our pillows into the top, zip up each side independently, and stay warm and cozy all night. Our dog can even snuggle up in between us, on the top of the bag! Plenty of room!
The flannel lining is so comfortable.
This isn't a hiking bag. It weighs 16.7lbs, and measures 27 inches high by 15 wide when it's packed into it's stuff sack. But what a stuff sack this is! Support straps run up all 4 sides, which can be tightened and released easily, and double as a carrying straps.
Customer Review: Green monster
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Just put this monster in its bag - two days after we came back from our weekend camping event. The only drawback of this bag is that it is huge: folding and putting it back to its carrying bag is a two person job, I did not even bother to do it at the camping site, just threw it in a car and then fought it in clean environment of my living room. I would not consider it for any backpacking: even when folded, it is huge and heavy. But when you take your family for camping by car, it is just awesome. It kept warm my two year old, my wife and myself sleeping in underwear while it was below 40F outside.Customer Review: Great size, great warmth!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Not much more to add that other reviewers haven't already noted.
Pros:
- Size, will easily accommodate 2 large adults, or 1 adult and 2 kids
- Warmth, tested down to 26 degrees and it was toasty. Never felt cold.
- Quality, sleeping bag is very high quality, zippers as well, and the compression sack is also very nice.
- Price, you will not beat it for $100
Cons:
- Weight, do not take this backpacking
Overall, a fantastic bag for cold-weather car camping.