The North Face Aleutian

The North Face Aleutian

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 10 Trailspace users

Description

The Aleutian is a synthetic 3-season (0° to 32°f) bag made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 10 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Campmor:
"Heatshield Optimal Technology (H.O.T. SL) synthetic insulation is durable and provides impressive thermal efficiency, using hollow core poly fibers. Overlapping shingle construction. Silky polyester Enduralite ripstop shell and liner fabric. Vaulted ergonomic footbed. Full-length zipper. Full-length draft tube. Shoulder-level zip pocket. Easy, one-handed hood closure. Easy-grab zipper pulls. Nylon stuff sack included. Mateable - Order right or left side zipper."

From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face Aleutian Bx Sleeping Bag retains heat like you'd expect a bag named for Alaskan volcanic islands would. The North Face used an overlapping shingle construction that, paired with Heatshield Optimal Technology SL (durable, lightweight synthetic insulation), helps you stay warm as lava in cold, damp weather. The North Face gave this 20-degree bag's hood a zipper, so you can cover your face against a cold wind and vent when you get hot. The ergonomically designed footbox gives your feet some wiggle room, and an external shoulder-level pocket holds your thermometer so you can see exactly how cold the world is outside your toasty Aleutian Bx bag."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Aleutian Bx 20 Degree Sleeping Bag (Spring 2010) Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag by The North Face Features: Heatshield Optimal Technology (H.O.T. SL) synthetic insulation uses hollow core poly fibers Silky polyester taffeta shell and liner fabric Full-length draft tube Easy-grab zipper pulls Shoulder-level zippered pocket Overlapping shingle construction Nylon stuffsack included Avg Total Weight: reg: 3 lbs 6 oz (1545 g) lng: 3 lbs 10 oz (1650 g) External Length: reg: 84" (213 cm) lng: 90" (228 cm) Fabric: 100% polyester Enduralite Fill Weight: reg: 2 lbs 1 oz (930 g) lng: 2 lbs 3 oz (1005 g) Foot Circ: reg: 40" (102 cm) lng: 40" (102 cm) Hip Circ: reg: 58" (147 cm) lng: 60" (152 cm) Max User Height: reg: 6'0" (183 cm) lng: 6'6" (198 cm) Shoulder Circ: reg: 62" (157 cm) lng: 64" (163 cm) Stuffsack Size: 8" x 17" (20 cm x 43 cm) Temp Rating: 20 Deg F/-7 Deg C"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"A classic mummy sleeping bag that keeps sleepers warm in temperatures down to 20 F, The North Face Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag offers the ultimate comfort to keep campers happy. Comprised of Heatshield Optimal Technology synthetic insulation, this sleeping bag won't lose its softness, warmth or loftiness when compressed and shoved into a daypack for transport."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Aleutian
Reviewed by JP, May 28, 2009

"I am just getting back into camping/backpacking, so I was looking for a new sleeping bag. I get cold easily at night, even in the summer, so I was looking for something on the warmer side.

I took the bag to NH Memorial Day weekend. Temperatures one night dropped to the upper 30s, and this bag kept me toasty."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Aleutian
Reviewed by russellsea32, May 02, 2009

"Overall I had no problems with this bag. I was sleeping in about 25 degree weather on top of snow and it held up fine. My head got a little cold but I forgot to bring my beanie in the tent with me and I didn't tighten up the hood drawstring. I'm 6'9" 250lb and the long size did the job."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Aleutian
Reviewed by J.Dustin, Dec 04, 2008

"Not a bag sleeping bag for the price. I bought this sleeping bag spring 2008 and used it the entire summer and fall. I have yet to take it down to its 20 degree rating, but the bag kept me warm and comfortable in 35 degree weather.

If you're looking for a good bag for under 80 dollars, I wouldn't have any problems recommending this one."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Aleutian (20 degree bag)
Reviewed by Mike95, Oct 19, 2008

"This is not a 20 degree bag. IMHO, this is not even a 35 degree bag even with thermal underwear, a pair of socks and a winter hat.

Bought the bag brand new, let it air out, packed properly. I was surprised at how little loft there was. Took it up to Glacier National Park this fall for some camping."

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rated 2.5 of 5 stars Men's Aleutian
Reviewed by Chandlerchuck, Sep 25, 2008

"It's a pretty decent bag for the money. However, the trade off for the cheap price is poor durability and weight. This was my first mummy bag and I was amazed how much warmer it was than my old flannel/canvas Coleman. It really a step up from that."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Aleutian
Reviewed by thsteele@..., Aug 19, 2008

"Used the bag at Denali National Park. Despite three days and nights of ceaseless rain and snow and a badly leaking tent with temperatures below freezing nightly, the Aleutian stayed warm and dry on the inside. A great value!

Only small complaint is that it's a real bear to get it stuffed into the stuff sack that came with it."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Aleutian
Reviewed by Peter, Aug 10, 2008

"Can't understand how I got such a good deal on this bag. Went on a hiking trip up to the Adirondacks last week with some friends. Nighttime temps were probably in the high 40s, and the bag was extremely warm. . . so warm that I had to open it up to cool off at some points."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Aleutian
Reviewed by Seth A. Rogers, Feb 26, 2008

"Great price, great bag considering.

Totally happy with the bag's performance. Is warm enough. Pack down size is not too bad with the included stuff suck. Can be compressed further with an after market compression sack (I never felt that it made enough difference to mess with this)."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Aleutian
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 01, 2006

"Not a bad sleeping bag. The price is great. Overall it was a warm sleeping bag. The only problem I had was the sizing. For me, It was a little tight around my shoulders."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Aleutian
Reviewed by IcySmooth52, Apr 04, 2006

"After two seasons of use, I'm very impressed with this bag. For under $100 this bag has done its job. The only thing I can say against this bag is it's not as light as others (but just as compact). If you're on a budget, take a look at saving some money here."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Aleutian at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
4 purchase options:
Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag Long$79.98Buy Now
Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag Regular$79.98Buy Now
Women's Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag - Regular$89.00Buy Now
Women's Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag - Long$99.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Aleutian Bx Sleeping Bag: 20-Degree Heatshield$88.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Aleutian Bx 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$89.00Buy Now
Women's Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$89.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$88.95Buy Now
Women's Aleutian 20 Degree Sleeping Bag$88.95Buy Now

Mountain Hideaway
Aleutian Sleeping Bag$89.00Buy Now

RockCreek
Aleutian Bx 20deg Sleeping Bag$88.95Buy Now

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