The North Face Cat's Meow
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Reviewed by 39 Trailspace users
Description
The Cat's Meow 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 39 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"The North Face Cat's Meow is a synthetic, twenty degree, highly compressible sleeping bag for three-season mountaineering. Climashield Prism synthetic insulation. Overlapping shingle construction evenly distributes insulation for consistent warmth and uniform loft. Prevents insulation from moving and eliminates cold spots. Firestorm top shell fabric. Soft and breathable silken lining. Adjustable, synthetic-filled draft collar with micro-fleece cord tunnel. Full length draft tube. Welded No-Snag stiffener in zipper column. Head level zipper garage with welded reinforced Velcro flap. Chest level watch pocket with infusion. One-hand pull cord for easy hood adjustments with flat cordlock and neoprene cover. Glow-in-the-dark zipper pull. Nylon mesh storage bag and compression stuffsack included. Mateable - order right or left side zipper."
From Backcountry.com:
"With soft breathable silken lining, The North Face Cat's Meow 20-Degree Sleeping Bag keeps you cozy and warm on those spring nights and crisp fall dawns. Pack this synthetic mummy bag into your backpack and hit the trail. Overlapping shingle construction eliminates cold spots by evenly distributing the synthetic insulation, keeping you warm throughout all your three-season mountaineering adventures. A no-snag zipper column prevents you from spending a ridiculous amount of time trying to zip up the Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag, and the one-hand pull cord quickly adjusts the hood, so you can hop in and get warm quickly. Store your watch in the head-level zipper pocket and wake up on time for your first ascent. Not only do you get a stuffsack with your Cat's Meow Bag, but The North Face also included a nylon mesh bag to help preserve the insulation's loft during long term storage."
From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The North Face Cat's Meow is a synthetic, twenty-degree bag for three-season mountaineering. Cat's Meow Features: LH = Left Hand Zipper Glow-in-the-dark zipper pullThe classic synthetic twenty-degree, highly-compressible bag for three-season mountaineering. Climashield™ Prism synthetic insulation Overlapping shingle construction Firestorm™ top shell fabric Soft and breathable silken lining Adjustable synthetic-filled draft collar with micro-fleece cord tunnel Full-length draft tube Welded No-Snag stiffener in zipper column Head level zipper garage with welded reinforced Velcro® flap Chest level watch pocket with infusion One-hand pull cord for easy hood adjustments with flat cordlock and Neoprene cover Shape Size Rating Loft Fill Inside Girth (shoulder/ hip/foot) Fill Weight Total Weight Mummy Reg (6'0") 20 o N/A Climashield Prism 62"/58"/40" 1 lb. 9 oz. 2 lb. 10 oz. Mummy Long (6'6") 20 o N/A Climashield Prism 64"/60"/40" 1 lb. 11 oz. 2 lb. 12 oz."
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Cat's Meow 20 Degree Sleeping Bag (Spring 2010) The Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag by the North Face is a classic synthetic twenty-degree, highly-compressible bag for three-season mountaineering. Specifications: [Temp Rating] 20degF/-7degC [Avg Total Weight] 2 lbs 10 oz (1200 g) lng: 2 lbs 14 oz (1290 g) [Fill Weight] 1 lb 9 oz (710 g) [Stuffsack Size] 8in. x 17in. (20 cm x 43 cm) [External Length] reg: 84in. (213 cm) lng: 90in. (228 cm) [Max User Height] reg: 6'0in. (183 cm) lng: 6'6in. (198 cm) [Shoulder Circ] reg: 62in. (157 cm) lng: 64in. (163 cm) [Hip Circ] reg: 58in. (147 cm) lng: 60in. (152 cm) [Foot Circ] reg: 40in. (102 cm) lng: 40in. (102 cm) [Shell Fabric] Firestorm-57% polyester, 43% nylon, BottomLine taffeta-100% nylon Features: Climashield Prism synthetic insulation Overlapping shingle construction Firestorm top shell fabric Soft and breathable silken lining Adjustable synthetic-filled draft collar with micro-fleece cord tunnel Full-length draft tube Welded No-Snag stiffener in zipper column Head level zipper garage with welded reinforced Velcro flap Chest level watch pocket with infusion One-hand pull cord for easy hood adjustments with flat cordlock and Neoprene cover Glow-in-the-dark zipper pull One nylon/mesh storage bag and one compression stuffsack includedThis product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us."
User Reviews
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by penntrails, May 29, 2009
After a great deal of usage, including washing after each use, we find that the bags still have great loft, solid structure, and look almost as good as new."
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Tnich81, Jan 29, 2009
After seven years, we went camping in the North Georgia Mountains two weeks ago--temps were in the teens overnight and there was 2-3 inches of snow on the ground when we woke up the next morning."
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Guillaume, Dec 11, 2008
It usually keeps me warm and it is really comfortable. I have slept in many different conditions and was warm most of the time.
My only concern with this sleeping bag is that it appears to have lost a significant amount of its warming potential after continuous use."
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Perry Clark, Nov 20, 2008
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by pg911a5, Oct 08, 2008
Overall the best bag I've owned."
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by IcySmooth52, Sep 03, 2008
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by S--- Skillet, Aug 11, 2008
Women's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Karen Maley, Jun 25, 2008
THE GOOD:
I immediately took this bag out on a high-altitude June trip in Colorado to hike some snowy 14,000+ -foot peaks."
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Russel Limbaugh, May 29, 2008
Our first use was an overnighter in the Manassas Gap shelter on the AT at the end of October, 2007. It got into the 30's that night and we both froze in these "20 degree" bags."
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Carson Kaufman, Apr 07, 2008
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Snow Owl, Sep 05, 2007
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Daniel, Jun 24, 2007
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Scott Shamrell, Mar 09, 2007
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by damitchell, Feb 18, 2007
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by JOHN HART, Nov 13, 2006
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Bill, Oct 12, 2006
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jul 02, 2006
Women's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by hlevieux, Jun 22, 2006
Women's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Meredith, Jun 18, 2006
Men's Cat's Meow
Reviewed by jsauri, May 03, 2006
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by J. Cameron, Mar 04, 2005
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by The Happy Scout, Dec 13, 2004
You getting freezy at about 4 celcius (crap) and sweaty at 12-13 Celcius.
Not what it promised. But if you need a bag there shall be light, water repelant and it shall be used in the tempatures between warm and cold it's an ok sleeping bag."
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Gruenemay, Nov 21, 2004
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Mark, Aug 30, 2004
The bag has gotten wet a few times and never has it lost its insulating capabilities and never have I gotten wet in it. Great bag and I would definitely recommend."
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Shaun, Aug 17, 2004
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Mar 29, 2004
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Heather, Oct 23, 2002
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Sandra, Jun 15, 2002
Cat's Meow (1993)
Reviewed by John, Mar 26, 2002
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Lav, Nov 19, 2001
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Robert Callaway, Jun 03, 1999
However, this bag has lost a LOT of loft. It is not anywhere near its original 15-degree rating."
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Jake, Dec 22, 1998
Cat's Meow (Long)
Reviewed by Brian F, Dec 03, 1998
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by S2, Mar 10, 1998
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by World Traveler, Dec 23, 1997
Easily compressible, it dries quickly when wet, and re-designed for 1997 it has a new thermo-stat lining. Comes with draft collar and tube lining."
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by Scalabrino@..., Mar 18, 1997
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by brodnikm@..., Feb 26, 1997
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by jkeyes@..., Oct 31, 1996
Cat's Meow
Reviewed by mammoth@..., Jul 11, 1996
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Cat's Meow at 10 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield Prism | $158.95 | Buy Now |
| Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield Prism - Women's | $158.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag - Men's | $126.95 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Cat's Meow 20 Degree Sleeping Bag | $159.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Cat's Meow 20 Degree Sleeping Bag | $159.00 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options: | Cat's Meow 20 Degree Sleeping Bag - Boxed | $158.95 | Buy Now |
| Cat's Meow 20 Degree Sleeping Bag | $168.95 | Buy Now |
 REI 3 purchase options: | Cat's Meow +20 Sleeping Bag - Regular | $159.00 | Buy Now |
| Cat's Meow +20 Sleeping Bag - Long | $169.00 | Buy Now | |
| Cat's Meow +20 Sleeping Bag - Women's Long | $169.00 | Buy Now |
 Mountain Hideaway | Cat's Meow | $159.00 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek 2 purchase options: | Cats Meow Bx 20deg Sleeping Bag (Women's) | $148.95 | Buy Now |
| Cats Meow Bx 20deg Sleeping Bag | $158.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS 3 purchase options: | Cat's Meow 20 Sleeping Bag, Regular | $159.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Cat's Meow 20° Sleeping Bag, Wome | $159.00 | Buy Now | |
| Cat's Meow 20 Sleeping Bag, Long | $169.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options: | Cat's Meow 20°F Sleeping Bag | $169.00 | Buy Now |
| Cat's Meow 20°F Sleeping Bag - Women's | $169.00 | Buy Now |
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