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Coleman Hibernation 40-Degree Rectangular Queen Size Sleeping Bag

Manufacturer : Coleman
In Stock : 2

List Price:	$89.99
Price:	$64.06
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Features

Keeps you warm in temperatures down to 40-degrees Fahrenheit
Two-person size (66 x 75 inches) for most body types up to five-feet,-11-inches
Cotton cover and cotton flannel liner, commercial-machine washable
Six pounds of Hollofil-808 insulation
Made in China, has a limited five-year warranty

Product Description

The Coleman® Hibernation 40-degree double sleeping bag is designed to keep 2 people warm and comfortable with 6-lbs of DuPont® Hollofil® 808 insulation and a cotton flannel liner. A Comfort Cuff surrounds your face with softness and a Thermlock feature reduces heat loss through the zipper, keeping you warmer.

Product Description

The Coleman 8041-949 Hibernation 40-Degree Two-Person Sleeping Bag is a comfortable three-season rectangular sleeping bag. At 66-inches by 75-inches, this bag can sleep up to two and fits most body types up to five-feet 11-inches long. With six pounds of Hollofil-808 insulation, this mild-temperature sleeping bag keeps you warm in temperatures down to 40-degrees Fahrenheit. Features include a cotton cover and cotton flannel liner that are commercial-machine washable, an exterior pocket, and the ability to zip two like-bags together when sleeping with another.

All Coleman sleeping bags are designed with ComfortSmart technology to keep you comfortable. The Hibernation's ComfortSmart features include: ZipPlow which plows fabric away from the zipper to prevent snags, Comfort Cuff which surrounds your face with softness, Roll Control which locks the bag in place for easier rolling, Fiberlock which prevents insulation from shifting and increases durability, Thermlock which reduces heat loss through the zipper thereby keeping you warmer, Zipper Glide tailoring which allows smooth zipper operation around the corner, and the Quick Cord system which means no tying is required.

Manufacturer Warranty
Limited five-year warranty

Amazon.com Sleeping Bag Guide
Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag:

Buy for Cold
It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10.

Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night.

Goose or No Goose?
The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use.

All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget.

Bags for All Shapes
Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips.

Pad Yourself
No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 8 reviews

Rating :
Sleeping Bag Donations Needed! - Rachel Nicole Ratner, Nov 05, 2007

Hey to all you campers out there who may have some no longer used sleeping bags!

This winter the students of The New York Public Interest Research Group's chapter at Manhattan Community College will be hosting a Winter Warm-Up Drive to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless, a homeless shelter in downtown Manhattan.
There are currently 33,000 homeless people in New York City. Please make a donation that will help make the cold winter months a little more bearable for those without a warm home. We will accept any clean or new donations that will warm one up throughout our cold New York winters. Examples of donations include, but are not limited to, coats, blankets, sleeping bags, sweaters and sweatshirts.

Please send to:
BMCC Chapter of NYPIRG
9 Murray Street 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10007
Please call Rachel or Ryan with any questions: 212-349-6460 x1149

Rating :
AWESOME! - Christopher Butler, Sep 30, 2007

We have gone camping with several friends and we giggle every morning when we hear them complain about being cold, or having the blankets slip off of their air mattress. We love being able to sleep together in this bag and never get cold!

Rating :
Outperformed my expectations - John B., Sep 19, 2007

We got caught in record low temperatures on a canoe trip a week ago. It dipped to 29. This thing is rated to 40. We lived through it. Comfortably. I'd also like to note that you could probably fit four normal sized people in this bag if you are into that sort of thing.

Pros:
-Cost
-Comfort

Cons:
-Maybe too big for some people

Rating :
Fluffy--- Roomy -- and HOT HOT HOT! - Erika Foxx, Aug 12, 2007

We slept on top of the bag--- as it's 85 here currently... 75 at night. I think I got into the bag once during the night when it was cold and rainy.. but I woke up steaming and got right back out. My boyfriend stayed on the bag the whole night. Its comfy both ways. --- We were on grass.

Rating :
Good Sleeping Bag - BPProc, May 01, 2007

We like the size and comfort of the sleeping bag. Sometimes the zipper does get stuck and can be a challenge to pull up. Definitely keeps us warm though!

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