Product Description

Wenzel As The Camping Company, has always felt that next to your tent, a good quality sleeping bag is an absolute necessity when it comes to enjoying your camping experience. Let's face it, it's tough to enjoy your day when you haven't had a good night's sleep! At Wenzel we have a tradition of creating rugged, durable, top performing camping gear. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. 10 Year Warranty. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121 and www.wenzelco.com

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91754 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Orange/Navy
• Brand: Wenzel
• Model: 49036
• Dimensions: 8.80" h x 4.80" w x 13.30" l, 4.38 pounds

Features

• Affordable, roomy rectangular sleeping bag--rated to +40 degrees
• A great choice for sleepovers, guests, and car camping in temperate conditions
• Filled with 3 pounds of hypoallergenic Insul-Therm polyester fiber fill
• Measures 75 by 33 inches; weighs approximately 4 pounds
• Compresses easily with bundling ties

Amazon.com Product Description
A great choice for weekend sleep-overs and mild weather camping, the Wenzel Aspen is a lightweight, affordable rectangular sleeping bag that's temperature rated to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It's filled with 3 pounds of Wenzel's hypoallergenic Insul-Therm polyester fiber fill, and it has a durable polyester outer shell as well as a polyester liner. The quilt-through construction helps reduce the bunching of fill to eliminate cold spots. Other features include self-repairing zippers and two integrated tie strings.

Specifications:

• Shell material: Polyester
• Liner material: Polyester
• Size: 75 by 33 inches
• Fill weight: 3 pounds
• Carry weight: 4 pounds
• Zipper side: Right

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

What a great bag for the price
You can't go wrong for $10 with this bag. It is rated for 40 degrees, which is perfect for spring and summer camping. It's comfortable and soft, which makes for a good night's sleep. No, it won't last forever (I think the battign will wear out after several years) but for occasional use throughout the summer and for indoor camping (the kids), it's great.

Good First Sleeping Bag
I bought this as a first time sleeping bag for my eleven year old. He flipped over it when he first received it! He uses it for sleep overs and sometimes even when he's just sleeping at home. My son is always "hot", so the weight of this bag is just right for him. Also it has a good heavy zipper. I have washed it once and it turned out fine. It's not high quality but for the price we are very satisfied.

best and cheapest slepping bags i ever bought
I HAVE BOUGHT SEVERAL DIFFERENT LOW PRICED SLEEPING BAGS LOCALLY AND IN THE MAIL AND THESE ARE THE BEST AND THICKEST AND LOWEST PRICE BAGS I HAVE BOUGHT IM 100% SATISFIED AND WILL BUY MORE SOON.