User Review: The North Face Tundra

The North Face Tundra
Above: The current Tundra, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 9, 2005 by Charles

Rating:
Design: Mummy
Fill: Polarguard
Temperature Rating: -29C
Weight: about 5 pounds

Okay, this bag, when you buy it, is hot enough for its rating. The problem is that if you are a frequent user and you compress it often, it really loses its loft. Me, after one winter of use, my Tundra looked like a blanket. Now I only use it for autumn or spring trips where it's humid and I can't bring my down bag.

The price is right, but if you are a frequent user, be prepared to replace it every year. In my opinion, a more expensive down bag is a better deal because it lasts a lot longer.