This bag has it's good points and bad. It is rated to 0 degrees, like the other reviewers of this bag I found that held up great for 20+ degrees. Anything below the 20 degrees and the bag fell short.

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Mountain Hardwear 3rd dimension (if you are looking for a bag in the $200-$300 range and rated -5 to 20+ degrees this is the bag for you).

This bag could be considered a little snug in some areas - depending on the build of the user -
but warms up in a hurry. I find it with better than average loft, and great compressibility for a synthetic bag. The hood is well cushioned, but also offers a pouch to stuff clothes, etc. to create more of a pillow. Drawstrings are not the best I've used on a bag, but you shouldn't have to worry about it opening up on you in the middle of the night. The zipper guard is well-designed - plenty thick and creates little to no contact with the zipper during sleep.

The Snowshoe3D is a bit too narrow for my liking. The drawcords for the hood and collar are somewhat sloppy. This bag has some nice features, like the Firestorm shell, which really repels water, but still could use some re-engineering for a better fit.

Got this bag last year after having a cats meow for 6 years. I am a warm blooded guy that doesn't need -degree bags and this one rocks. Light, comfy and I like NF cuz my wifes bag and mine zip together. Easy zipper access from within and great circulation of heat inside. I Lived in Colorado for 10 years and winter camped a ton. This bag does the trick.

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I have just purchased a 98 bag and it works great. I has been warm even in the dead of winter. It compreses nicely and fit in my pack great

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moonstone

I have both a Snowshoe and a Cat's Meow. The Snow is is great below 20. Plenty of room and the zippers work with great ease. Hate it when a zipper jams and you really want out in the wee hours of the morning (and in a hurry). I'm 6 two and have plenty of room. I like it that the bag rooms with you and no dead spots to hold cold air. The zipper could be just a little better covered - at times I do roll against it and the protection is not there - cold zippers wake me up..

My wife and I decided to spend New Years Eve 2000 camping at about 9000 ft. The forecast for that night called for low temperatures (15 - 20 degrees F). The Snowshoe 3D is rated to 0 degrees F. Fully clothed with plenty of layers, I expected to stay warm. I was a bit disappointed when at around 3:00 a.m I became quite cold. My wife who was in a Moonstone Polarguard HV bag rated at 15 degrees F stayed very warm. In general, I like the features of my bag, but it is a bit too narrow in the shoulder area and does not provide as much loft or warmth as I would like. It is a good three season bag, but I would not venture out in temperatures below 20 degrees.

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Moonstone HV bag is a bit heavier, but considerably warmer even though my TNF bag is rated for lower temperatures.

I've owned this bag for 3 years and have enjoyed it for the most part. I have the old style (Green outside/Grey inside) and have camped with in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Georgia. It keeps me pretty warm, but not to what North Face says it will. On the other hand, it has never, ever gave me any problems and is very comfortable.

I have used this bag winter camping in the northeast US and on a two week trek in eastern Kashmir. The bag had performed well in the past. In fact, once I awoke to a leaky water bottle that had emptied in my bag while winter camping and still managed to stay warm, soggy, but warm. Recently, however, I took the bag out to pack it for a trip and all the loft was gone. It was about as thick as a fleece liner. I have no idea what happened. It had been stored in the storage bag with which it was sold and hadn't been laundered ever (although it certainly could have used it). I considered sending it back to TNF for a replacement, but decided to return it and try a different brand because I am concerned that TNF isn't all they used to be.

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EMS Exp. -5

I'm 5'10" and use the long version of the bag (6'6"). Find that it is a good fit. The regular length was a little snug in places. Also allows me to completely disappear inside the bag on a really cold night.

Have used the bag down to about 0F and it has worked well for me. I'm surprised to hear the other reviewers comment about it not holding up below 20 F.

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