Sierra Designs Wild Bill 20

Sierra Designs Wild Bill 20

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 9 Trailspace users

Description

The Wild Bill 20 is a synthetic 3-season (0° to 32°f) bag made by Sierra Designs. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Sierra Designs Men's Wild Bill 20 Degree Sleeping Bag (Fall 2009) The Men's Wild Bill 20 Degree Sleeping Bag by Sierra Designs is rated to 20 degrees F/-7 degrees C and no worries about damp conditions with Climashield HL continuous-filament insulation. The Wild Bill has journeyed around the world, adapting to any environment with its synthetic insulation and minimalist design. Pad Locks keep you sleeping happily atop your ground pad, while Snag Free Zipper Tracks won't trap you inside the bag when nature calls. We build the Wild Bill with the same ergonomic hood as our more expensive models, use a draft tube for warmth, and this season it's offered in two new color options. Click on Images to the right to see both options. Specifications: Insulation Climashield HL Shell Material 70D Nylon Liner Material 75D Polyester Features: Chest Pocket Draft Tube Ergonomic Hood New Color Blocking New Shell Color Pad Locks Pillow Pocket Snag Free Zipper Tracks"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Warmth to 20 degrees and no worries about damp conditions with Climashield HL continuous-filament insulation, the Wild Bill has journeyed around the world, adapting to any environment with its synthetic insulation and minimalist design. Pad Locks keep you sleeping happily atop your ground pad, while Snag Free Zipper Tracks won't trap you inside the bag when nature calls. We build the Wild Bill with the same ergonomic hood as our more expensive models, use a draft tube for warmth, and this season it's offered in two new color options. Click on Images to the right to see both options. Fully featured, the Wild Bill relies on a draft tube to seal out the cold."

From REI:
"The comfort of this three-season bag will make your nights on the trail truly restful; the money you'll save will make you want to hug somebody! Climashield™ HL, a continuous filament insulation, keeps you warm and comfortable; keeps insulating even if damp. Chest pocket keeps all your essentials—headlamp, watch, glasses—right at hand and easy to find even in the dark. Ergonomic, non-restrictive hood cradles your head in warmth. Stuff extra clothes into the hood's pocket to create a pillow; no need for a pillow to take up valuable space in your backpack. Insulated draft tube backing full-length zipper helps prevent cold air from seeping through. Pad Locks™ at the shoulders and hips keep your bag and sleeping pad together for a good night's sleep. Includes nylon stuff sack and cotton storage bag."

From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"The Sierra Designs Wild Bill 20 Degree bag will be the perfect companion in almost all seasons and all conditions and the price could not be better | Synthetic Climashield insulation and its minimalist design allow the Wild Bill to be pretty light weight but still perform like the burliest bags out there | Snag Free Zipper Tracks allow for a quick escape when nature calls and the cinchable, ergonomic hood will wrap your head with warmth and not let those cold drafts in | Insulation: Climashield HP | Shell Material: 70D Nylon and Liner Material: 75D Polyester | Trail Weight: 3 lbs 1 oz | Zipper Side: Left | Fill Weight: 28 oz | Stuff Size: 9 x 19 in. | Regular fits up to 6 ft."

User Reviews

rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by tfeinberg@..., Nov 07, 2007

"When I bought this bag and first started using it for fall camping, I blamed the fact that I was warm above the waist and freezing below on my advancing age and established tendency to get cold feet. Now after a few years of use I realize the bag is just not designed to keep your feet warm."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Chris Fralish, Aug 07, 2006

"A bit cold, but the temp was definitely below this bag's comfort rating of 20F. Camped at 4,000ft in January on the AT, where the temp was single digits and the wind blowing at a nice clip. The ground was frozen solid and snow/ice was everywhere. The bag held in heat very well using a Nalgene and boling water as a heater."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Luke F., Feb 12, 2006

"This bag does not live up to its temperature rating. . . Period. It would be a good bag for summer use only. I used it on a trip to the Yukon last year (45 degree temp) and froze my butt off. Bear in mind I had a partner in a different 20 degree bag, who stayed toasty the whole trip."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Bladerunner, Jun 06, 2002

"I have used this bag in the following conditions:

Georgia Summer: Slept on top of it!

Georgia Section of Appalachian Trail for 8 nights: Two nights were very hot, had to stay unzipped, night time temps in 40s. Other nights comfortable to warm, night time temps upper 30s."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Bruce Daughtry, Jan 03, 2002

"Excellent bag! Spent the night on top of Mt Rogers with howling 60 mph wind and 20 degree temps. Stayed nice & warm with polartec pants and wool socks! Won't stuff as small as down bags, but hard to beat for the price. Bought this bag on sale after reading many, many positive reviews!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Ryan McKee, Aug 15, 2000

"This bag has been excelent for me. I just spent 9 weeks in the Sierras at ~7000 to 9000 ft. I don't know how it handles the cold weather but I never wear more than boxers when I sleep. Plus it packs small with a compression sack."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Josh Brezina, Jul 04, 1999

"A very comfortable bag if you are camping in the summer. I do not recommend this bag for even near winter conditions. Otherwise good deal for the money."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jul 16, 1998

"Nice bag. Not as compact as I'd like, probably cuz I'm a bit on the crazy side about stuff like that. But does well in a compression bag. I must say that it has really good touches, like the fleece collar. There are better bags out there with more stuff, but at this price ya cant lose. SD did a good job."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wild Bill 20
Reviewed by Matt Harmon, Aug 25, 1997

"I recently took this bag on a 24 mile section of the AT and was very pleased. I would recommend this bag to anyone who is somewhat serious about backpacking."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Wild Bill 20 at 3 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Men's Wild Bill 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$119.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Wild Bill 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$105.97Buy Now

REI
3 purchase options:
Wild Bill +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular$119.00Buy Now
Wild Bill +20 Sleeping Bag - Long$139.00Buy Now
Wild Bill +20 Sleeping Bag - X-Long$149.00Buy Now

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