ALPS OutdoorZ Sleeping-Bags Redwood -25

Once or twice a year, I find myself needing a very warm sleeping bag for cold-weather camping. I previously had a 20-degree rated bag that would do fine for most temperatures above zero, but last winter I had to camp in some -10 degree weather, and it was simply unbearable. That miserable experience forced my hand to buy two (one for my wife, one for me) of these bags. I have finally used the bag and feel I can write an accurate review. I'll go over some pros and cons, and then give my overall opinion. If you want the one-sentence version, scroll to the bottom. Pros - HUGE. I am not a big guy, but I still enjoy my space when I'm sleeping. This bag allows me to roll over and stretch out as necessary without the restrictions of a mummy bag or smaller rectangle bag. My dad is a large guy (6'3", 230 lbs), and on our recent hunting trip, he used my spare bag and commented on how big and comfortable the bag is. - Warm. It did not get down to -10 degrees this year, but it did get down to about 20 degrees, and I had to have the bag zipped open to allow some cool air in. I have no doubt this bag would be comfortable in sub-zero (fahrenheit) temperatures, likely approaching its -25-degree rating. - Durable. Having only owned this product for one season, I have to project its durability, but the canvas exterior, heavy duty zipper, and thick interior lining have me believing this bag will last me many years to come. The only parts I question somewhat are the straps for rolling the bag. I would guess that they might be prone to breaking after a few years if you get too forceful when trying to roll up the bag. Mine are fine, and showed no signs of flexing or breakage upon my first few uses, but the plastic buckles and stitching on the straps seems much less "heavy duty" than the rest of the bag. - Cost-effective. Most bags I was looking at that promise this sort of warmth were at least twice as expensive. Cons - HUGE. I know I listed this as a pro, but it can also be a con. If you need to hike with your bag, DO NOT get this. It weighs 13 pounds. If you have limited storage space for your camping equipment, you might want to reconsider. This bag takes up roughly twice the space of a "normal" sleeping bag. The compression straps allow it to be rolled in two configurations. The full width configuration will be approximately the same size as two standard-sized bags placed side by side. The half width configuration will have about twice the diameter of a typical sleeping bag when rolled. - Warm. Another pro that can be a con. If you intend to regularly use this bag in 40-degree temps, I would strongly suggest getting a different bag that is not quite so warm. If it's above freezing, you will likely need to unzip. - Cool spots. The cool spots are not bad for a bag of this size. I say "cool" and not "cold," for a reason. However, if you do happen to roll over to get comfortable, you will notice that your new position is slightly cooler. In my opinion, the temperature change is no more noticeable in this bag than when I roll over in my bed in my climate-controlled home. OVERALL RECOMMENDATION: If you want a very large (too big too hike with), very warm (too warm for above-freezing), comfortable bag to use in extremely cold situations, I think this is the best bag out there for the money.

It says -25 but I (155lbs, M) at 20 deg f. had to wear sweat pants and a thermal shirt but man o'man once you get warm the whole thing retains and helps builds heat very well, so I could imagine 15 deg f. would still be comfortable with 0 deg f. being as low as I would want to go with this thing, but with more layers to my sleeping attire or wearing more pelts of my enemies. The materials are top notch with an amazing zipper to boot, really nice build quality, large and thick. I bet a Sasquatch could unzip it just fine if your into that sort'a thing. Another nice feature to note is if your around my height of 5'6, if it gets too toasty you will have those nice cold pockets to slip your feet into because of how roomy it is. Heck, in a pinch I bet a person of similar stature and weight would fit. This thing is NOT for hiking though, it pretty much weighs just about 15lbs and is large but comes with three attached straps to help with packing it up. I did notice that one of my straps doesn't hold very well but I'm planning on having a family member tailor some better ones on anyhow, most bags in my experience have ok to crap straps so it's not a huge deal breaker for me. Oh and back to the weight and size of the blanket, it's larger than most weighted blankets but at about 15lbs and waaaay cheaper with a higher build quality. I use this thing as a comforter in the winter now and it improves my sleep quite a bit. All in all I'm incredibly impressed with this sleeping bag. Buy at least one or two so you can store one in your car in case you're ever stranded in cold weather, I'd imagine this would be awesome for that.

I am an older camper -- 63 years old, to be exact. I had not slept comfortably in a tent for many years, even though I purchased all kinds of sleepin' bags from prestigious labels. I blamed it on the air mattress. I blamed it on the bags. I blamed it on old age and the deteriorating quality of my hips, back, everything that was aching when I woke in the morning. I am a brilliant blamer, and I was really on a run. But then I purchased this ALPS sleeping back, and my wife bought me one of those new egg-carton shaped inflatable insulation pads from Costco. I haven't slept so soundly in a tent since I was in my 20s. Every night we were camping, the wife and kids would be all huddled up next to the Mister Buddy heater in their fancy sleeping bags like glow-worms, shivering and squirming around for warmth. But me? I was as snuggly and cozy as a lamb in wool, and that is no exaggeration. Just as happy as a spark plug in a freshly tuned car. The fabric the bag is lined with is part of the deal. It snuggles against your face like a new flannel shirt. But it doesn't get damp, and it smells really good. And the insulation the bag is stuffed with is some kind of special material -- it stays lofty and warm even when your Brittany wanders in from the cold and flops over your feet, sighing because it's so cold outside. I can't say enough good things about my new ALPS sleeping bag. And it's roomy too, for us old patooshkas with wriggly feet. The only drawback is that I got the -25 bag, which I can tell is going to be too warm when we get to mid-summer -- so I guess I will just have to purchase the lighter ALPS bag to go along with it. It's quite a life now, ain't it? Two ALPS sleeping bags, two Brittany gun dogs, and the sweetest wife in the world. But you can't buy the last two items on Amazon :D

very well made with materials that will last a lifetime it’s big and comfortable to sleep in and if you don’t zip it up you can sleep in it in sixty degree temperatures with out getting too hot but once you zip it up get ready you will stay warm it’s very insulated it’s probably not for summer but you can use it like a blanket to sleep on top of if you unzip it all the way it’s a big heavy bag so it’s not really what you would want for backpacking but it’s the nicest sleeping bag i’ve ever had for sure when the power goes out in the winter i know ill stay warm at night for sure.

MyOutdoors.net reviewed the ALPS Outdorz Redwood sleeping bag and rated it five stars, I couldn't agree more. This canvas, flannel lined sleeping bag is rated to negative twenty-five degrees! It is so warm, I often have to open it to cool off (not being in -25 degree temps). This bag is superb quality which explains the price. The zipper is plastic but it is thick (see photo) It's a little heavier than other sleeping bags at thirteen pounds but that is due to the insulation that keeps you warm! The dimensions when rolled up are 21.3 x 16.9 x 16.7 inches. If you camp up North or love ice fishing or you're going on an expedition to the North Pole; this is the sleeping bag for you!

I bought this for camping in Colorado, and it does the job well. It's heavy duty, well built and a bit heavy, I think I'll be using this for years to come. 💪 It was very warm, cozy, soft and I had some of the best sleep, camping, in a long time. 🥰 It's nice and big and I feel the weight was just right. It has a nice chunky zipper that probably will outlast time, and has the perfect sound, and it vents at the foot of the bag if you want. I paired my sleeping kit with a thermarest mattress which was heavenly. Highly recommend the bag, 10/10. 🤌

Very sturdy! Also keeps your very warm! The quality materials make a big difference. However, it doesn’t fold up that easily, and it doesn’t fold down small. High quality product overall, but I wish the straps made it a little easier to roll up and clip.

We have one of the green -10° bags and two of these tan -25° bags. Have used them all for for about 4+ years. Extremely happy with them overall. They are MUCH larger and heavier than the typical backpacker lightweight nylon bags. You are able to turn over and not feel restricted - and NO nylon "trash bag" type sounds when you do move. The flannel inside doesn't feel freezing when you first get in them. These are similar to the old school heavy canvas outer / soft flannel inner bags my dad had when we camped as kids. I sleep better knowing my kids are warm and comfortable in these bags even on the coldest nights out camping! My kids also seem to STAY IN these bags all night vs the nylon ones which they tend to shimmy out of throughout the night. We use them when winter camping out overloading in our roof top tent & ground tents - with night temps typically in the low 20's or 30's F°. Zippers & materials all work well and hold up great. Will buy more if needed. ***TAKE NOTE - these are NOT the bags you want for backpacking or if you have limited space - they are bulky and heavy!

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Heavy and not worth it. Hard to wash and really a pain to maintain. Really big when you plan to travel not very suited for quick and easy lifestyle.

Mithral Armor for the cold. Nothing gets through and it feels amazing. In warmer weather I roll it up with the canvas side out and use it for a body pillow. Astoundingly well built piece of gear. Top notch.

Great product! My family does winter deer hunting every year in November. Typically the temperature hovers around -20 degrees C. We use a canvas tent with a wood stove and sometime the stove goes out. This bag is great quality and incredibly warm. And for those times the stove goes out. You will still be warm! Love this bag

Works great!