Gear Review: Selk'bag 4G Lite

Perfect for sitting and watching my son's outdoor soccer games in MN in Oct and April (and probably May and June too!). I've been using a regular mummy bag up til now and it makes getting around awkward. This is perfect! I'm sold!

I think it is a step in the right direction. With some genuine advise and suggestions and less general criticism, this bag has already got lots of potential. As for "looking silly"...Dont get it. simple. there I solved a huge problem for childishness, insulting an invention, and not helping with a creation. Unless you have tried this bag out, I really don't wanna read downplay.Go twitter or something. Thank you

I think I'd just rather have a ski suit to wear. Since I hike and use a Clark Jungle Hammock as my tent, a ski suit would be warmer, multi-purpose, and easier to relieve myself in the middle of the night. Insulated socks would complete the sleep outfit.

I think I'd just rather have a ski suit to wear. Since I hike and use a Clark Jungle Hammock as my tent, a ski suit would be warmer, multi-purpose, and easier to relieve myself in the middle of the night. Insulated socks would complete the sleep outfit.

Folks,

Thanks for the comments! To answer a couple of your inquiries:
@Robert M: The list price for the bag is $99 (it's in the gray box in the review).
@ Ric U: The temp rating for this bag is an accurate 45 degrees for $99, which is mentioned in the second to last paragraph. If you're referring to the $159 Selk'bag Classic, it's rated to 35 degrees, but I have not personally tested it.

Thanks!
WMR

I like this idea very much, but I have 2 concerns (besides unzipping for late night "pee" breaks.]
1. Wandering around camp & cooking & eating in the bag: In bear country, we cook away from our tents, and we change out of our cooking clothes. Any cooking odors can attract bears into your camp.
2. The reinforced feet is a good idea, but I would much prefer to be able to unzip my feet and velcro the bag around my ankles, and walk around in shoes or boots. Bad weather, wet ground, and rocks & sharp / rough ground will wear the foot pads awfully fast if the feet aren't ARMOURED! I'm sure this bag is not cheap, so I would like it to last for a good long time.

How fireproof is it? When I can have a fire I often like to cook on it and then sit by it in the evening. Wearing clothes that might burst into flame and melt to my skin kind of puts a damper on the enjoyment though.

I agree with the positive. The product is unique and needs more feed back. So wrap yourselves in whatever you want so long as it works. This one might. However, I didn't see any temperature ratings or durability. How about it tester people? What rating is a $159.00 suit going to get?

Ric U.

Good comments about cooking in this and also the moisture factor, could do without the snide comments about looks (you're camping, who the hell cares). The reason I will not be rushing out to buy this is the high temp rating (you'd think with so little air space to warm up, this "bag" would be rated for much lower temps!)

Or just sleep in a ski suit?

Hey,

Lets all cut up this product because it's different.

I was always taught not to sleep in your clothes, even if you're not sweaty, that bit of moisture can keep you cold at night.

And you can even say hi to your campsite neighbors and show them how stupid you really are! Great!

I took my 4G Lite to Isle Royale this year and was more than pleased with the warmth and weight. Unbelievably more comfortable than any mummy I've used.

Think the Eureka bag she is on might be a better thing to sleep in. I think the bear would laugh at you wearing that ..lol

Yeah, go ahead and cook in this thing in bear country

Bad idea to cook in anything your going to sleep in.