Sierra Designs Sandman

Sierra Designs Sandman

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 10 Trailspace users

Description

The Sandman is a synthetic 3-season (0° to 32°f) bag made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 10 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"The Sandman Sleeping Bag by Sierra Designs offers a revolutionary new concept in outdoor living: a comfortable night's sleep in the outdoors. The trick is in the Flex construction: the bag expands where you need it to, so you can turn and move like you do at home, all the while maintaining thermal efficiency (you stay warm). Our NightCap Hood allows side and belly sleepers (75% of us) to keep elbows and arms inside the bag, in their natural position, all night long. Don't take our word for it: get inside a Flex bag and try it out. Sleeping on the ground will never be the same.Great for: Backpacking, Camping, Travel Temperature Range: 15 Degree F/-9 Degree C. Type: Engineered Comfort Flex Insulation: Polarguard 3D Trail Weight: 3 lbs 15 oz (R); 4 lbs 5 oz (L) Fill Weight: 34 oz (R); 39 oz (L) Inside Length: 88in. (R); 94in. (L) Zipper Side: Left Stuff Size: 9in. x 19in. Shell Material: 40D Polyester Ripstop Liner Material: 40D Polyester Ripstop Shoulder Girth: 60/66in. (R); 62/68in. (L) Hip Girth: 54/60in. (R); 56/62in. (L) Footbox Girth: 40/42in. (R); 41/43in. (L)Features: Contour Shingle Construction Draft Tube Flex Construction Glow-in-the-Dark Zipper Pulls NightCap Hood Pad Locks Snag Free Zipper Tracks"

From REI:
"Let this unique +15 bag be your sleep solution for 3-season backpacking--patented flex construction allows the bag to flex and stretch. Extremely durable Polarguard 3D insulation has a high warmth-to-weight ratio and continues to insulate even if wet. Thermally efficient flex construction uses Lycra spandex bands inside to join the shingled insulation batts to the shell. Lightweight yet very durable polyester ripstop shell; comfortable, moisture-wicking polyester lining warms up fast. Built-in, six inch expansion baffle increase the inner girth for more room to curl-up or roll over. NightCap hood accommodates sleeping on your back, side or stomach comfortably without losing warmth--even with your arms up by your head. "Pad Locks" loops at the shoulders and hips, provide an attachment point to keep your bag and sleeping pad together no matter how much you roll over. Full-length two-way zipper with locking slider is backed by wide, anti-snag binding tape. Includes cotton storage bag and nylon stuff sack. Closeout."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"This Sierra Designs sleeping bag was designed with warm Polarguard"

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Brett Bowers, Sep 05, 2007

"I've used the Sandman for about five years now and I love it. I had been using a Cabela's Basecamp 0 degree synthetic. In comparison the Sierra Designs bag is much lighter, better packability and I love the flex design. I have been a little chilled on some frosty fall mornings camping in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a three season tent."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Tim, Feb 06, 2006

"I have used this bag for five years mostly for snow camping. It is the most comfortable bag I have ever had. I toss and turn quite a bit and with this bag, with pad straps, I never come of my pads. The square top is great for elbows when sleeping on crossed arms and the extra room is good for stashing hot water bottles or other gear that needs to sleep with me to stay warm."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by revcounter, Jan 05, 2004

"I wanted something lighter and smaller-to-pack than the monster 1982 LL Bean 0 degree quallofil bag burros carried for me to sleep in as a packer in the High Sierra for three seasons.

Spent 15 years in Maine. I weigh 200 pounds and used to be able to count the times I felt cold in a sleeping bag on one hand."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Nicholas, Dec 27, 2000

"Used this bag during my winter treks in the Adirondacks and White Mountains. Zipped up along with adequate clothing, and a 300 weight fleece liner this bag has kept me warm, and so very, very comfortable during -35 deg temps. In order to save the weight and bulk of carrying an extra liner I will retire this bag from winter use in a few months after I purchase a Marmot Col and relegate it to its main purpose as a three season bag."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Ben, Aug 31, 2000

"Great bag !!!

Just keep it out of the compression sacks as much as possible. or it will lose loft.

I have used my bag hiking and kayaking and it works great in both. It compresses down good for the tight fit into the hatch of my kayak and lofts back up fairly good ."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Eric, Aug 25, 2000

"I have been using the Sierra Designs Sandman bag for two years now and have been very pleased with both the construction and performance. I have had it in all types of weather. The 15°F rating is accurate and stays warm even when wet.

I toss and turn alot in my sleep and hate the constricted feel of most mummy bags."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Scott Hulburt, Mar 08, 2000

"When I saw the ads for this bag last year in Backpacker I just had to get one. I've never been able to find a comfortable 3 season bag and for someone that spends at least 50- 60 nights a year sleeping on the ground, getting a good night's sleep is crucial."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Gregorio, Feb 28, 2000

"This is one bag which really impressed me. I used this bag along with a liner in an overnighter at the Presidentials, New Hampshire. Temperature was around 10 degrees yet I was sweating so much that I removed the liner and surprisingly stayed nice and warm with just the sandman. I highly recommend this bag."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by J.Santos, Aug 25, 1999

"Finally the perfect three season bag I've been searching for!! Although a bit bulky compared to other mummy bags rated at this temperature, it more than makes up for it in comfort and construction. I have taken it to warm weather climates and found the ingenious stretch hood fantastic for venting and is un-claustaphobic."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Sandman
Reviewed by Bradley, Jun 01, 1999

"WOW guys!!

I have always insisted on mummy bags because my head is the first thing to get cold, but I've never gotten used to the concept of staying on my back and crossing my arms like King Tut.

But that all changed this past weekend when I climbed inside the Sierra Designs Sandman, which I had fallen in love with from advertisments for in Backpacker and Outside magazines."

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