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Sleep Easy in a Coleman Fission |
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Written by Robynne
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Wednesday, 06 May 2009 |
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For a multi day hike the Coleman Fission X850 sleeping bag might not be the first choice when it comes to cutting down
on weight and packsize, due to its bulkiness. However, I would consider
carrying the additional weight for the extra room to wiggle my toes. It
certainly deserves a mention that Coleman has given the vertically
unchallenged camper a thought when it comes to room from head to toe
without leaving too much unnecessary fabric hanging about.
On
a long weekend trip I feel, this is what this bag was made for. I
found the X850 very cosy in the winter and easily adaptable for the
summer months to make it a generous two/three season sleeping bag.
On a night when it
fell to just below freezing I felt as snug as a bug in a rug, having
no shivery moments during the night. It could have been a few degrees
colder and even without the liner I reckon its comfort zone would not have
been challenged. For warmer nights in summer, I simply
remove the liner and unzip the bag for added ventilation.
When the bag gathered some
condensation on the outside, which really can’t be helped- the moisture stayed on the outside of the bag and I stayed
dry.
The X850 is not as technical as
some on the market - though what can you expect for around £40?
For the price I felt it certainly fulfilled its purpose and met my
needs as far as a British camping trip demands.
All round I
found this bag provided me with plenty of warmth and room, making a
good compromise between functionality and price.
Specifications
RRP: £39.99
Comfort: +9°C
Limit: +4°C
Extreme: -10°C
Weight:
1.69kg without liner (1.96kg with liner)
Size: 230 x 78/50 cm
Pack
size: 45 x 23 cm
Insulation: Single Layer, 1 x 150g/m, Coletherm
(hollow fibre)
Shell: Soft nylon diamond ripstop (top), plain
polyester (bottom)
Extras: Pillow pocket, polyester lining
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