Tabei 52 Degree Backpacking Sleeping Bag

UPDATE 12/7/2017:So we were camping in the Ozarks the week of Thanksgiving this year. Temps at night got into 20s. Morning temps when we woke up were 25-28 degrees every morning. I brought my Kelty Bestie (blanket) with me on this trip. My sleep system was my Klymit V Luxe (non-insulated), my Rovor Tabei, and my Bestie blanket ... and I slept like a champ. I was warm and comfortable all night long. The only time I got cold was when I had to go outside to relieve myself in the middle of the night.Another great outing with my Tabei. To be fair, I brought a 0-degree bag just in case, but didn't need it and left it in the car.UPDATE 8/15/2017:My oldest son (Life Scout) took his Rovor Tabei to Philmont this summer for a 12 night trek. Temps for them were in the low to mid 40s at night. He said the bag worked great. He used the Tabei and a Klymit V sleeping pad, and had a total sleep system that weighed 3.5 pounds! He said he slept in a t-shirt, shorts and socks every night and had no issues keeping warm enough.Another success story with this bag!I have to say, I'm very impressed. And I did sign up for their mailing list, and they sent me the bright orange survival bandanna (actually, very nice). If I had one complaint about the mailing list, it's that I haven't received anything else from them. I'd actually like an email once a quarter or so about new products and such. They have been radio silent. It's nice not to get the junk mail, but I don't get ANYTHING from them at all. I'm curious if they plan on a more active outreach campaign at some point, because I think there's a value to provide there.I picked up a Kelty Bestie blanket for $15 this week, and now I have my Winter camping sleep system too! The Tabei with this blanket should keep me plenty warm down below freezing, and only adds another 24 ounces to my pack. Win!UPDATE 7/17/2017:Just got back from summer camp in Colorado with my sons' Boy Scout troop. We camp out of state every couple years, and this year we went to Camp Alexander in Pike's Peak National Forest in Colorado. It rained EVERY DAY (bummer) but only in the afternoons. The mornings were sunny and beautiful. Our average temp during the day was low 70s and average temp at night was 40 - 45 degrees. I was completely comfortable in this bag. As a tall guy (6' 2"), the 90 inch bag length is great. I slept in light wool hiking socks, shorts and a t-shirt every night. Even on nights where the temp dipped into the low 40s, I was toasty. I actually had to open up the bag a few times because I was getting too warm. The bag packs down small and lofts up nice (if you store it right). After a long week (7 nights) of camping and backpacking, my initial quality concerns seem unnecessary. The bag held up great and should last several years. However, for under $40, it's not expensive to replace. So far, there are no wear issues to list, I just see that it may be an issue over time. Hopefully not, but it's still kind of hard to believe that you could get this good a bag for this price. The zippers work great (drawstring on the outer zipper turned out to be a small but very helpful feature). The draw strings all worked great. The baffles worked great.I'm a little confused by the product strategy at Rovor, as they have two more bags in the same price range that also overlap the temp ratings. If they made a 0-degree bag, I'd probably pick one up just for those winter camp trips we do once or twice year where temps get to freezing or below. At < $40, it would be worth it to have the option for those trips.I highly recommend this bag. I'm very impressed by it's performance over the long week of camping. It's inexpensive, lightweight, plenty warm, and long enough for us taller campers.ORIGINAL REVIEW:Took this out for the first time this last weekend. Temps at night dropped to 50 - 54 degrees depending on the night. I was very comfortable in this bag.For me, in Texas, this is the perfect bag for three seasons of camping. If it's going to be freezing outside, I'll take my 0-degree bag. However, it's usually way too warm for a 0-degree bag.The Tabei was plenty long (I'm 6' 2") and had enough space in it (230 lbs). My guess would be that if you have a waist size bigger than about 38 or 40, this might be too snug for you. I have a 42" chest, and was perfectly comfortable in this bag. If you are much larger than that, again, this might be too snug for you.Construction seems good enough. After all, the bag was under $40, so I wasn't expecting an REI Magma 10 bag ($370) when I opened the box. We'll see how long this bag lasts. My general rule is to take care of your equipment. I'm not stress testing this bag, I'm camping with it. So far, it seems made plenty well, especially for the price. If I have quality issues, I'll come back and update my review. Right now, it seems like I should expect this bag to last at least one to two years using it on my schedule (camping/backpacking at least once a month).I will offer that I was hard pressed to find another bag at this weight (2 lbs 3 oz) for this temp rating for anywhere near this price. Unless this thing just falls apart on me, which I have to say I don't expect to happen after having the chance to really look it over and use it, it's easily worth the $36 I paid for it.

I have to say... I am very impressed for the money! I have bought 3 different sleeping bags from Amazon... I felt almost like Goldilocks... The first one I bought cost too much and was heavy, the second one was cheap and wouldn't even fit me nor go back into the compression bag. However, this one was just right! I took it out of it's sleeping bag pouch and at first I was concerned if I would fit in it, but it was very nice and light weight. I am 6'0 and 245 lbs, so I am a big boy, but once laid in the bag out and got in it... I was super happy - enough room for my arms to be at my sides!It's the first "mummy" sleeping bag that I actually had enough room in and was comfortable in. I was so happy, I bought 4 more for the rest of my family. I have not tested how cold it can go to, but I was planning on using a mylar bivy inside if I take it into cold weather - I will test it out this winter and update my review' accordingly.*Update* Ok, so I have tested this sleeping bag's survivability by washing it and it pass perfectly - at least for one wash. Some further experience, I would say that the zippers are of really good quality, but they do snag a lot on the material, but this can be resolved by making sure when zipping, put a finger inside to help stop the bag material from catching and guide it along. After many times of putting this back into the bag, I really love the bag they provide with it. It can compact really well and it has a handle and just works well.Concerns: I am not sure how durable the bag material will hold up over time. I am concern that it might tear or "snag" easy on things, so I would say that this bag is probably best for sleeping in a tent an not on the earth, but only time will tell.

Rated for 23 degrees, but it's comfortable temperature is 52? I'm keeping it for Spring and Summer backpacking, but will need a liner.

I’ve found this bag to be warm and comfortable.I’ve used this bag on 3 nights of hiking. The coldest night was in the low 30s, with 20+ mph winds, and I wasn’t in a tent. I was wearing thermal pants and a t-shirt, and was laying on a Thermo-Rest trail scout pad. Other than having a gust of wind blow down my bag occasionally I stayed relatively warm the whole night, not comfortably warm, but warm enough to sleep. When we got up in the morning there were ice crystals on the ground. I’m not sure exactly how cool it got, but it had to be near 30 or lower.I have 2 complaints about this bag that keep it from being a 5 star bag.- The bag is too long...by a lot. I'm only 5'8", and I realize there are many people taller than me that hike, but I don't see a lot of 7' guys hiking, and this bag would easily fit someone 7'. This makes the bag heavier then it needs to be by at least a few ounces, and it makes it tough to fit into the stuff sack. If this bag were about 8" shorter it would be better for the vast majority of people. Lighter, smaller, easier to pack, and probably a bit warmer.- This bag is tougher to zip than other bags I have used. Not a huge deal, but it will take you a few seconds longer than normal to get the bag zipped up cleanly.Overall this is a good bag and a good value, with a couple of things keeping it from being great.

I like to camp...but my camping is usually limited to a few nights in the woods, and weight is not a huge issue to me. I am not a pro backwoods expert that needs a $500 bag for life support...The first night I used this bag, the sky cleared and temps plunged to 16-18 degrees, with a HARD frost from 2-6 am. Somewhere past midnight, I slipped into my very thin bag liner and slept soundly all night. The next night, temps were a bit warmer and hung out just below freezing. I went to sleep with my base layer on (no bag liner) and actually got hot a couple of times until I ditched the base layer. If anything, this bag is under rated. With a base layer, you can easily push it to 20 degrees. With a thin bag liner, you can push it to VERY cold temps.Canvas quality looks good...quality stitching and zippers too. Small compression sack is handy (but not waterproof). I keep mine in a cheap waterproof stuff sack when traveling and have a VERY compact, light and DRY bag anytime I need. I do hang it for storage.FWIW, read the instruction tag... It states that sleeping with two in the bag is safer and "more fun" - right on!

I did a lot of comparing and reading about dozens of sleeping bags before I bought this one and I'm very happy with my choice. It's small, light and comfortable, the compression sack works perfectly well and if you're determined you can smash this thing down to about 6 inches by 8 inches and its super light.I'm a short guy, only about 5'4" and I'm very comfortable in it with some room to spare. I would guess it would fit someone up to about 6 feet or so before you would feel cramped, maybe 6'2" I took a picture laying on top of the bag with my head in the hood. Looks like about 6 or 8 inches to the bottom of the bag but that doesn't leave much wiggle room.I will say that you are going to want a sleeping pad of some sort, part of being lightweight is also being thin so the bag itself does not provide much for padding between you and the ground. I will also add, having used it on a night where it got down to about 25 or so degrees, that the minimum rating is probably a very accurate "survivability" rating. I was quite cold - cold enough to get up and rebuild our fire and not bother trying to sleep anymore after a few hours - but I did survive and even had I not been determined to be warmer I don't think I would have had any kind of hypothermia. Being comfortable and surviving are pretty different, it sucked but I survived.My only complaint is that a lot of other bags in this style also have some sort of interior pocket for a thing or two you might want to keep handy and this does not. It isn't advertised as having one so I wouldn't take away from the bag for it, but it would be a nice addition.Lastly a note about Rovor themselves. When I got the bag it included a little flyer to become a part of the "Rovor Adventure Club" or some such similar. I figured I would try it as was pleasantly surprised. No spam emails or anything and about 2 weeks later I received a "survival bandana" free in the mail, which I’ve also included a picture of. Can't say this will be forever but my experience with the bag and the company have both been A+, highly recommended.

I'll start by saying I haven't taken this out into the wilderness yet, so I can't attest to field use. I am hiking the Grand Canyon in a few weeks, and will update my review then. However, right away, I know I will really like this bag. I have always avoided mummy bags, because I don't like being constricted. However, based on weight, I decided to take the plunge. I definitely won't feel constricted in this bag. I'm short (5'3") but am not the smallest girl. All about the bass ya know...hahaha. But this bag is super roomy. I climbed in the bag to show hubby, and within a minute I was literally sweating. It absolutely trapped my body heat, and I have no worries that it will keep me toasty warm out in the wilds. I love the compression bag. Rolling up a sleeping bag to fit back in it's carry bag has never been a skill I possessed. With this nifty little bag, I can just stuff the sleeping bag back in the sack, tighten the straps, and be done in less than a minute. Seems to be of quality construction and the liner inside is super soft and cozy. When compressed, it is about the size of a football, and the weight is true to advertised.

It's hard to argue against the Rovor Tabei for a warm weather sleeping bag at the price point it comes in at. I've used it numerous times since I purchased it in a variety of different environments. Needless to say, I came away very impressed each time I took it out in the wilderness.First and foremost, it has kept me warm in temperatures reaching the low 30s and I was more than cozy during summer camping when it was in the high 50s at night. The length is spacious and I have plenty enough room width wise when it is completely zipped up. (For reference, I am 5'10 and roughly 175 pounds.) I've used it inside my hammock and on the ground with my KLYMIT Inertia O Zone Sleeping Pad, Camo by Klymit and both were comfortable experiences. It's great for the outdoors and would be a welcome addition to a survival kit in a car.It's extremely lightweight and when compressed, doesn't take up much space in my pack. In fact, I'm able to get my Yukon Outfitters XL Mosquito Hammock (Earth), sleeping bag, air mattress, emergency tarp and other shelter accessories inside my lower compartment of my ALPS OutdoorZ Commander + Pack Bag. All that gear checks in at less than five pounds and fits inside a medium sized, water proof compression sack. It's a perfect combination for anywhere you can roam.That being said, I wouldn't advise the average camper to take this out as their only piece of sleep gear in very cold temperatures. I sleep 'warm' compared to most people and am used to cold environments, so my concerns would be less than most people. However, if you had proper personal gear (down vest, wool socks, hand warmers, etc.) -- you could definitely make a go of it and get a good night's sleep. Additionally, this bag could easily paired with a liner to increase it's warmth and use it adequately in such conditions.If you are on a budget and can't afford one of the more expensive sleeping bags or quilt sleeping systems, don't shy away from this product. It's worth the investment and will do you good while exploring the outdoors.I think the quality of the fabric and insulation is good, but do share similar concerns that after a while the quality might lessen.

Love it, very light and compact

Je suis déçue... Il n'est pas très léger... Et surtout ayant payé des taxes de douanes SURPRISES !