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Testing your equipment for the first time, even in the backyard is so much fun, I get excited every time. Hope your setup works out!

We have all been there my friend, I promise you that! One miserably cold night is all it takes!

Hey there, yes in a tent and always use a sleeping pad. I use a Trekology inflatable. It’s nowhere near top of the line, but it’s fairly compact and comfortable!

@@PerformanceOutdoor Do you think I'd be okay with the teton on top of a cot with no tent? the low is 35 degrees

I’ll be honest, I don’t think it would be a comfortable night. Even with a cot, depending on the thickness, it’s good to have an under quilt or sleep pad. The tent will help retain some heat but really serves as a wind block. If you layer in some warm clothes before getting in the bag you may be alright, and of course a couple hand warmers can’t hurt.

These bags might be tight for you. I would search for XL mummy bags. I don’t have personal experience with any XL bags but if find a trusted brand and try one out. Teton and Coleman both make XL or Big and Tall models. Hope that helps

@@PerformanceOutdoor I did research a Coleman bag, and it's rated for very low temperatures. It weighs as much as a small child! That said, the weight doesn't bother me so much. My days of back country camping are over. I just want sleeping bags that will keep me warm, and keep my 9 year old daughter warm. I'm looking to buy, primarily for emergency purposes, like my SUV breaking down on a cold night. When I was younger, and skinnier, I hiked a 14,000 ft mountain in CO. My down bag, plus Cocoon bag liner kept me nice and warm. Unfortunately, the girl I went with, brought a summer sleeping bag. She was freezing, so we switched bags in the middle of the night. I can't remember ever being so cold! I don't think I got much sleep that night. Luckily, the sun came out the next day, and we warmed up while hiking to the peak. Needless to say, I'll never camp again, with someone who doesn't have gear rated for the temperature!

@@PerformanceOutdoor unfortunately, due to powerlifting, and a barbell chest, I can no longer fit into my old Marmot down sleeping bag. I can't fit into the Cocoon either! I gave them to my soon-to-be 10 year old daughter. Guys like me need square XL sleeping bags, with hoods that cinch. I'm having a tough time finding one that actually meets the temperature rating it advertises.

If the weight doesn’t bother you then the Coleman is a solid choice. My 12 year old wanted to solo camp a few weeks ago in the backyard when it was in the upper 20s and he requested my Coleman bag bc he has slept in it several times before and knows it’s toasty. It has been reliable, but it’s heavy and doesn’t compact down very well. As for your body builder physique, first off props, but unfortunately my expertise is limited as I’m a pretty average build myself.

@@PerformanceOutdoor I was looking at the Coleman's. They look very warm. They're extremely bulky, but that doesn't really bother me. As for the body builder physique, that was years ago. I'm pretty weak these days by my standards. However, when you've been powerlifting for 2 decades, your rib cage naturally gets larger. And when you get old (I'm turning 48 in May), the rib cage never shrinks!

Nice! Hope it works out for ya!

1 foot 9” long when broken down and in the bag.

Thanks kickboxer!

Thanks!

I’m 6’ and it fits me with some room to spare. You should be fine

@@PerformanceOutdoor great, I plan to use this with sleep pads combining to about r-value 5. Temperatures may fall down to -10C/15F. Would you recommend adding a fleece liner in these temperatures?

If you have a good sleep pad you should be fine at 15F IMO. If you’re car camping and have room for a fleece liner then makes sense to bring it, but if you’re tight on space you could probably live without. Just my experience though!

I have not sorry

@@PerformanceOutdoor I got the Explorer 85L today. It arrives in a few days, I really wanted top and bottom access and lots of usable side pockets. I’m tracking around HI, and leave from TX to HI on the 4th of Sept.

Nice! I’m glad it was useful. Even after time has passed since I first made the review I still love the 5500, and have it with me on this 4th of July weekend cabin trip I’m on.

It’s huge. But man it’s warm.

You said it!!

Nice! I still like mine.

Haha

Happy to help!!

Do you mean the very bottom/under side? If so then no it does not. Only on the pouch flap.

I actually pack my 2 man tent on top. The top flap has a spot that’s perfect and allows you to tighten the top flap down so it doesn’t go anywhere.

Thanks Joni! Hope it works out for you. I still really enjoy it!

@@PerformanceOutdoor I just bought the Teton 0 degree mummy bag too, and already had the Coleman 0 degree still in the box. Bought it for $30.00 on a Amazon lightning deal a couple years ago‘cause it was so cheap. Didn’t even notice the temperature rating. Was Totally jazzed when I saw you recommend that ugly bag. I like it now!😂🤣

$30!?! That’s a steal!! Yea it ain’t pretty as some but I’ve had a couple cold nights where that bag was toasty!

Ha, yea their claim of being the size of a water bottle is a bit exaggerated

As someone slightly OCD myself I apologize for the added stress and anxiety I may have caused! Hahaha. Thanks for the comment!!

Thanks man! In this video I had on a trail shoe from Magellan (Academy). Not recommended. It’s inexpensive and sturdy, but not comfortable at all. I would not buy them again.

Nice! Glad it was helpful!

No it would not.

Thanks! Yea I like the campster but the cliq is better. What’s even better than the cliq chair is the TCEK, which I just reviewed.

What up Hemlock! Thank you my friend.

I do the same now too, definitely worth it.

@@PerformanceOutdoor the decent cinch I think maybe it was a Mountain Hardwea?r but anyway its multi purpose, coats, clothes you can get a lot in them and just crank them down but they need good stitching and straps but you can also get separate straps to compress all your kit

Hahaha! There are some ultra light back packers out there that may be close!

Yikes sorry to hear. Did you have a good ground pad? That can make all the difference in the world. Just curious bc I’ve played with my ground pad setup for awhile now.

​@PerformanceOutdoor I was literally about to comment GROUND PAD I got the nemo switchback foam pad and I put it in the hammock I also have a thin wool/alpaca mix blanket and I've been down to 25 (16 with wind chill). Had layers on too but slept like a baby 👶

Nice! I need to incorporate some wool into my game. I have a couple merino wool layers, but that’s it.

Go for the 2, less than 1.5 lbs more and you’ll like the extra space. I’ve solo camped with the Lynx 2 before and it’s great.

Yes. Coleman is the warmest for me no question.

Hey there. I’ve done all my trail races with this shoe, to include multiple 50ks. I hope they serve you as well as they have me.

@@PerformanceOutdoor ok, Nicee! Thanks! 💪💪

Thanks! The Teton wins for comfort but man they Coleman is warm.

Certainly hasn’t been my experience, I usually get 20+ hours out of it before needing a charge, but you do bring up a good point on the monopoly between a battery company and a battery company’s product. However even on Energizer’s headlamps that require actual batteries I’ve always had an excellent experience.

Thanks I appreciate the feedback!