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The North Face Fission Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield Neo

The North Face Fission Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Climashield Neo description

Not as complicated as nuclear fission, but equally as innovative, The North Face's ultralight Fission 20-Degree Sleeping Bag packs easily and keeps you warm. This synthetic sleeping bag's durable, water-resistant shell protects you from misty fog and wet morning dew. The half-length zipper and welded construction keep this Flight Series sleeping bag at just over 2 pounds, so you can pack it in and head out on your spring, summer or fall backpacking adventure. If your feet get hot, bend down, unzip the Fission's zippered footbox and stick your hot feet into the cool night air.

I bought this bag for a homeless spring, summer, and fall in northern michigan.(saving money for a serious trip to chile) I was weary to get a bag rated so low because we have some serious hot humid nights. Tonight for example, 10:00 pm 82 degrees, 80% humidity. I picked this simply because of the great price on a 20 degree bag and the footbox vent. This vent makes a world of difference, with both top and bottom zippers wide open, my 6'0 220lb body inside a Long fission feels a gentle breeze blow through all night... well at least until I fall asleep which doesn't take too long because this thing is gorgeously comfortable. I would've been fine with a regular length, but I've never had a problem with extra room. Plenty of space in this mummy bag for me, the vaulted footbox is also amazing, SO much room to roll around and twist my feet all I want. A true 3 season sleeping bag, don't waste your money on a cold night bag and a warm night bag. Just slap this ultralight, ultra compressible bag in your backpack and you'll be fine no matter what gets thrown at you. My coldest night was at 28 degrees this spring, slept great that night. There's so much i can say about this thing, I'll wait until I have a night under 20 degrees this fall to wrap this review up. Highly recommended.