Coleman Tidelands Cool-Weather Mummy Sleeping Bag

First it’s a Colman Bag. Good quality brand name. Out of the box it does NOT have a “new” smell (actually not much of any smell) and you can buy it and fairly confidently take it on your camping trip without even opening it from the factory until you arrive at your camping destination.

I’m 6′ 1″ and 180 lbs and there was plenty of room for me both length and width wide. I can’t speak to others peoples sizes, it’s unlike some of the backpacking sleeping bags I have used in the past. This is more of a modified mummy bag with a roomy feel and a more square bottom. Some mummies make me feel claustrophobic, this does not.

There is a label along the side of the stuff sack, which you are supposed to remove after taking the bag out the first time. It makes the stuff sack lager. I tried to get it back in with the label still on, but getting it back in with the label on is apparently only something you can only do at the factory. I removed the label and the stuff sack is permanently larger and I had no issues stuffing it back in, but don’t expect it to be the shipping size after first use.

Also there is no Coleman fleece lining like a lot of the square ones have. It’s the same material on the inside as the outside. Exactly like a backpacking bag. For children this may not be the best bag, but I got the large and tall, so unless you kids are 6′ 5″, get a fleece lined one for them.

I like the zipper, it’s obviously some attempt to make sleeping bag zippers better with a big orange plastic shroud over it. I think they succeeded. Most of the way up it’s a breeze, with a little bit of difficulty towards the last foot or so. However, when I’m in a Mummy bag I like to know I can get out easily and this zipper delivers. Its supper easy to unzip. So overall I’ll give this a good thumbs up.

It also has a velcro pocket toward the top inside of the bag. This is a super nice touch. Its plenty big enough for a cell phone, a small flashlight and some ear buds. You won’t have to go searching for you phone at your feet or role over it. In addition it will stay warm with you so your cell phone battery won’t go dead in the cold of the night. Nice touch.

It also has two lightweight strings attached to the foot. I wouldn’t call them compression straps, but they are good to role the bag up with and tie around it so you don’t have to have a stuff sack. Also the stuff sack bag does not have a flap at the opening so you can protect the bag from the cinched opening. Just a small detail that would be nice, but not a must have.

Overall a good sleeping bag. I’m happy I have it. Given the weight and size, its more of a car camping, hunting lodge, back of something sleeping bag. With good compression straps you could make it smaller, but I don’t think its meant for backpacking like, super small lightweight backpacking bag. Its just a good solid bag that will hopefully last for years.

Cumple con su función y está de buena calidad

It’s cozy and light, nice if you’re tall. Not as heavy as I thought it would be but it sleeps well. Doesn’t have the warmth my other Coleman has and not as toasty, but I like it.

Keep me warm