User Review: The North Face Tundra
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Design: mummy
Fill: Polarguard Delta
Temperature Rating: -20 degrees Farenheight
Weight: 3 lbs 13 oz
Price Paid: $200
After years of hauling around my old military surplus sleeping bag, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I knew I wanted something that would be warm in sub-zero temps. I also knew I wanted it to be as lightweight as possible. Finally, I didn't want to spend a fortune. This bag was the only one that met all of my criteria.
The problem that I think people have is that they don't know how to sleep in the cold. One one weekend trip in single digits, I tried this out. The first night I did nothing...no exercise before getting in the bag, no food, no warm water bottle, no extra clothes for morning. I slept okay. The bag was cold and a little tough to get warm, but it did, and I slept okay.
The next night, I ate a snack, did some jumping jacks, heated water for my water bottle (which I put in the bag about 15 minutes before getting it), and put some extra clothes and my boots in the bottom to have them warm for morning. I was toasty! Almost too warm. But, I slept great and had a good morning to boot.
My friend had a Trekker, rated the same, about $100 cheaper, and about 4 lbs heavier. He was COLD the first night. The second night he did the water bottle trick and had an okay night. Point proven. The extra $100 I paid was a good investment.
There are better bags out there I am sure. There are crappier bags out there as well. But, if you want to backpack and sleep well, I would recommend this bag.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Tundra at 2 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Tundra Sleeping Bag (Fall 2008) | $239.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Tundra Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Polarguard | $174.27 | Buy Now |
| Tundra Sleepingbag: -20 Degree Climashield Neo | $248.95 | Buy Now |
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