Kelty Clear Creek 20

Kelty Clear Creek 20

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users

Description

The Clear Creek 20 is a synthetic 3-season (0° to 32°f) bag made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"The Clear Creek 20-Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bag is one of Kelty's classic three-season sleeping bags. The Clear Creek works great for variable weather conditions and when fully un-zipped it can be used as a blanket. The Clear Creek's two-layer offset quilt construction retains loft even when wet. The Clear Creek has extra insulation over the chest to keep your core warm and includes a full-length zipper and an extra-thick draft tube to retain warmth."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Clear Creek is Kelty s classic three-season camping bag that easily converts to a blanket."

From REI:
"Kelty Clear Creek sleeping bag's wide-cut mummy shape offers plenty of roomy comfort for three-season camping and backpacking. Two-layer offset quilted construction with a third layer over the chest maximizes the warmth of lightweight, durable Hollofil II insulation. Features a tough ripstop nylon shell with a soft, comfortable polyester/cotton lining. Hood with differentiated drawcords, full-length zipper with extra-thick draft tube and antisnag tape, plus ground-level side seams keep in the warmth. Rectangular foot box provides roomy comfort. Fleece-lined nylon stuff sack included; turn it inside out, stuff extra clothes inside and you have a cozy pillow! Special buy."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . For toasty warmth, Kelty's Clear Creek 20 F insulated sleeping bag supplies an extra layer of Thermolite(R) Quallo insulation over the chest. Mummy-style bag FatMan and Ribbon drawcords Sleeping pad security loops Ground-level side seams to keep heat in Differential cut eliminates cold spots Captured cordlock Hang loops Extended-length Draft tube keeps cold out Locking zipper: L-shaped, two-way Rated to: 20 F Size: 33x86” Stuff size: 10x20” Weight: 4 lb. 10 oz. Fabric: Nylon with 65% polyester, 35% cotton lining Insulation: Thermolite(R) Quallo Fill weight: 44 oz. CLOSEOUTS . China."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 07, 2007

"For the money it is a great sleeping bag. It is heavy, which doesn't bother me too much, but it is big and can be a pain to pack. The liner feels great, but must add more weight. It has always been warm enough for me, but I tend to be warm. After over five years and a lot of use I am retiring it for a lighter and more compact bag."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20
Reviewed by Dave B, May 15, 2006

"Bought this bag and though I paid $65 for it I at least expected it would warrant its rating for 20 degree weather. At 30 degrees I was slightly chilly but this may have been due to it being far too narrow for my shoulders. In fact after two hours in the bag they hurt and I suspect that the stretching of the bag reduced its heat retention ability."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20
Reviewed by Dipanjan Ghosh, Nov 29, 2005

"I have been using this bag for the last 2-3 years exclusively for camping (tad too heavy for backpacking). I'ts great for its price.

Pros: It keeps you warm extremely well in 25 degree range. I had enough room in the bag: I am 5'11" and 165 lbs."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20 (Long)
Reviewed by Marc, Nov 30, 2000

"I was excited to find a bag to replace my old down army issue. Thought that long meant it would fit wide too. I took it backpacking in the Adirondacks in September and had a rude awakening. The bag is long enough but way too narrow to be comfortable."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20
Reviewed by Steve, Nov 03, 1999

"Seems to be a great bag for the price. I have spent several warm nights in sub-30. Don't know how it will hold up in the long run (only had it for about 6 mo.), but it seems to be well put together."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20
Reviewed by Tony, Nov 19, 1998

"I'm not sure if it's just me or the particular bag I got but I'm really suspect about my bag's temp rating. I did not feel very warm in this bag even in 40F weather when I tested the bag on a ridge-rest pad on my porch one night. I do know that I will not now trust this bag in any type of outdoor cold weather situation where you would be up some "creek" if your bag fails to perform."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Clear Creek 20
Reviewed by jrat@..., Mar 24, 1997

"What a great bag for the price. It's a little heavy for a +20 bag but if you need something reliable and don't have the cash for North Face, this is the one to have. This and a Thermarest kept me toasty camping @10k in Colorado (25F) and backpacking in the Sierra Nevadas."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Clear Creek 20 at 3 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com		Clear Creek Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Thermolite$84.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors		Clear Creek 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$74.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:		Clear Creek Sleeping Bag +20 - Regular - Special Buy$52.93Buy Now
Clear Creek +20 Sleeping Bag - Long - Special Buy$59.93Buy Now

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