Mountain Hardwear 1st Dimension Sleeping Bags
Mountain Hardwear 1st Dimension Sleeping Bags
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 20, 2004]
mugen72
Backpacker
This bags have more cons that i've expect. First, the zipper snag easily, the hood is not comfortable, the draft tube kill me if i try to keep my warm, near 30. It have no cushion in the tube. MHW made good products but the price is too big for the products. Now i can't live without Sierra Desins bags Similar Products Used: Marmot Wizard, Sierra Designs Buddy Rad |
[Jun 19, 2003]
Kevin
Backpacker
Great bag for 90% of the hiking that I do. My other two bags are down and this is the second synthetic I've owned (the other one sucked). I've been backpacking for about a decade and I've done some long sections of both the AT & PC trails. Longest stretch was the northern half of the AT in the fall of 96. I picked up this bag for two reasonns. #1. My Feathered Friends down bag was too tight for comfort (I've put on a little weight since using it on the AT). #2. I needed something for warmer weather. The expansion joint in the 1st Dimension is a great idea. I often get colder close to morning and it is a great way to regulate comfort. I don't know how the insulation is going to hold up. I expect it won't last anything like my down bags but if I get 2-3 years of use out of it I'll be happy. So far so good. There is also some benefit to the performance of synthetics in wet conditions. I never had real problems with down so that wasn't and issue but it does allow me to be lazier about packing and using the bag in the rain/snow. Overall I'd say this is a great product. The tempeture rating is accurate (at least when new), the build quality is good and it was priced attractively. Add in the unique expansion system and I would feel safe in recommending this bag for good three season use. Similar Products Used: Feathered Friends Hummingbird (2lbs down) Slumberjack Down bag (3.1 lbs down) Moonstone Synthetic Bag (didn't last a month before loosing it's loft) |
[Oct 20, 2001]
smellytoes
Backpacker
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None Excellent bag. Packs small. Light. Warm. The expander is great. You can use this bag in a very wide temperature range- everything zipped, expander open, zipper open on bottom, zipper open on bottom and expander open, zipper completely open.... etc. etc. etc. Great price too. Similar Products Used: None |
[Mar 20, 2001]
chris arnold
Backpacker
Excellent bag. Extremely light weight and packs to nothing. Comfortable with plenty of room and does good down to 30 degrees. What more could u ask for? Similar Products Used: None |
[Mar 17, 2001]
Patrick
Backpacker
This is my frist decetn bag. I've been very happy with it. I have the long and I'm 6'3" and it fits me well. The size is right and so too is the weight. All in all I'd say this is one of those products where you get what you paid for. In this case it's a good product. Similar Products Used: None |
[Sep 26, 2000]
Arthur
Backpacker
Great bag for humid conditions, if you ever do run into them. I had a month to test the 1st dimension (no stormlight)in Bolivia where the temperature varied from 0 to 30 degrees celsius at night. Humid and dry conditions. Cold sleeper. 5'6": regular length. Similar Products Used: None |
[Feb 13, 2000]
Michael Williams
Backpacker
This sleeping bag is perfect for anyone looking for a versatile bag to take camping. It runs $145 for regular and $155 for long. Weighing in at only 2 lbs, 6 oz stuffed at 8"x17", you can't even tell it's there. Talk about packability! It keeps you comfortable in weather down to 30 F, and even colder if you're wearing clothes under it. I highly recommend the Dimension series Mountain Hardware bags with the Polarguard 3D (top of the line warmth and light weight materials) to anyone that does some serious backpacking. It also comes with a mosquito hood for the face! The LONG is GREAT for tall (I am 6'5") campers!! Customer Service It has a lifetime guarantee. |
[Feb 13, 1999]
Mark Edwards
Backpacker
This is a great lightweight 3 season bag. It is the lightest synthetic bag I have ever found. There are several reasons that I really like this bag: It has kept me comfortable down to 38 degrees (in a tent), and I am a cold sleeper. It compresses into a very small bundle, and takes up little room in my pack, so I can use a lighter pack. My bag has the (now discontinued) crazy legs feature, which lets the bag expand enough at the knees for you to cross your legs. The foot section is roomy enough that my feet don't feel ""choked,"" which is a real plus. Only two minor complaints: The zipper only has one ""pull tab"", which is supposed to slide for use on both the inside and outside. It is never on the side you need. I tied a ribbon pull to the inside, and quit worrying about it. The other quibble is that I am broad shouldered, and the big is a little snug there. All things considered, I would recomend this bag to anyone for tempratures down to the very low 40's. A first class product. Similar Products Used: TNF Cat's Meow |
[Jan 09, 2000]
Scott
Backpacker
I do like this bag, it's roomy but not big, and well designed. I compared it to a TNF bag (I don't recall the model, it was 2 yrs ago) when I bought, and this one fit my body much better, and was lighter to boot. It's a great bag for warm temps, and packs up quite nicely. It's not ridiculously priced either. Customer Service I've dealt with MHW's customer service for a tent related problem, and they were extremely helpful and prompt. |
[Apr 06, 1999]
john walsh
Backpacker
awsome bag, very warm and suprisingly soft for a synthetis bag. packs incredible small and allows me to move my legs around alot, i have never felt confined in this bag, almost as good as my bed. Similar Products Used: None |