User Review: Kelty Clear Creek 20

Kelty Clear Creek 20
Above: The current Clear Creek 20, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed May 15, 2006 by Dave B

Rating:

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. At 35 degrees and up I was fairly comfortable except for the tightness around my shoulders.

Spent seven days backpacking in North Dakota Grasslands/Badlands and this bag is too heavy for any trip over three days. Next time I will be more wary for the bag.

To summarize -- Great price! Might be more effective against the cold if you actually fit width wise into it. A little heavy for many day trips. But again considering the price... not too bad I guess.