My Review of REI Halo +25 Sleeping Bag - Long

Originally submitted at REI

Winner of the "National Geographic Adventure" Best of Adventure Gear Award for 2009—the REI Halo +25 sleeping bag!

REI Halo +25 Sleeping Bag - Long

Not Impressed.

By Senor C from The Dalles, OR on 4/12/2010

 

1out of 5

Gift: No

Pros: Packs Small

Cons: Zipper Snags Easily, Leaks Down, Too Small / Tight

Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational

What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

I have had this bag for almost 1 year. I am 6'2", 215 lbs. As a Scoutmaster I get the opportunity to camp every month. Unfortunately, I have to sleep in this bag, and each campout gets progressively worse.

Here is what I dislike:
- Footbox is too narrow.
- Feels too short (I have the Long).
- Rating is incorrect. Should be a +35 or +40.
- Sheds feathers like a sieve. (It's like waking up in a chicken coop.)

I really wanted to like it, but it just has too many shortcomings.

(legalese)