Reviews & Ratings for NEMO Equipment Sonic Down Sleeping Bag -20 Degree — 1 review — Page 1

Just unboxed the Nemo sonic minus 20 first impressions are: excellent puffy fill almost an overfill, really good down; stuffs crazy small with little effort, re-expands in 20 seconds. Fantastic draft tubes at zipper, neck and face, again well filled almost overstuffed. Fabric & stitching top notch all round. Gill slit seem awesome, have no doubt they work, but will have to wait for winter to say what exact temperature range I personally can use this bag. All very good features in a deep cold winter bag however this bag is not for everyone; I am 5-10 and 218 lbs and I barely fit- do not buy the regular if you are 5-10 1/2! At my weight there is absolutely no extra room in this bag for even a down vest. Of course if you weigh 180 or less some serious clothing will fit. NOTE: the manufacturer dimensions are exterior dimensions NOT inside dimensions the bag is not huge inside it’s a normal winter mummy fit, not snug but close- super efficient & comfortable BUT if you want to dive in this bag in an Everest suit this is not your bag you will never get it zipped also the hood fits like a parka not a sleeping bag this is awesome if you don’t plan on sleeping in your parka because the hood stays with your head and no cold air gets in but there isn’t any extra room to pile in with a hooded puffy on. This will be true for all men. The snug hood and close fit (on me) suggest that this is an awesome women’s bag especially for those with developed shoulders, like climbers. The hip girth...
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