Stoic

Groundwork Double Sleeping Bag: 20F Synthetic

nice and warm

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

this sleeping bag is nice and warm. a perfect double sleeping bag

Runs hot

I bought this to use on my bed in winter. But it's too hot. It doesn't seem to vent eathier. All good things when your outside. the quality is there had no issue. The colors are vibrant and great.

Best for summer camping

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

For the price, not a bag double bag. Nice that you can unzip into two separate bags. Will be perfect for summer camping but the 20° rating is totally inaccurate. Used this bag with my husband in late October in Oregon and we would have froze if we didn’t have zero degree bags with us. I was wearing multiple layers including wool base layers and wool socks, had our husky pup on top of the bag with us for extra warmth, the low got down to about 30° and we were still pretty chilled.

A sleeping bag that doesn't zip up...

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Total junk, snags multiple times while trying to zip. Poorly designed for a sleeping bag style that's as basic as it comes and been around a bit. Somehow they still got it wrong. Backcountry should not be selling the this garbage..

Perfect!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This is the best sleeping bag for two! It is very light and comfy and surprisingly very warm!

Good trailhead camping bag

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I've used it several times

This bag is a nice economical alternative to a down sleeping bag if you are only going to be trailhead camping. I am not sure it is 20F though, I think 30F would be a more fair rating.

No way this is rated to 20F

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I returned this product before using it

Even unzipped and with the two bags doubled up there's no way this would get through a 40F night. Returning.

Just OK

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Pros: it is a double sleeping bag for a decent price, and my wife likes it. Cons: it’s definitely a Summer bag only. The 20°F rating is ridiculous. The color also looks more washed out than the photos (I got the oatmeal), and feels… cheap. Summary: my wife likes it so we will keep it… but curb your enthusiasm.

Cute and cozy

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I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

It’s a lovely way to make camping more cozy and intimate! It was a little chilly for spring camping, but my girlfriend loves to cuddle (as do I) and I appreciated the functionality of a two person sleeping bag :)

Do a gear check before you use it

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I like to sprawl out and I run warm so this bag is great for what i need. If you camp below 50F think about wearing some base layers and socks to ensure you keep warm. Now the one bad thing. The compression sack. I hope this is just an oversight and not indicative of overall quality. But i tried to cinch down one of the straps and the quick release buckle just gave up. I tried buckling it again to see if it just worked loose in transit. Nope it slips with any snug pull. Then checking the strap i noticed it was sewn in backwards. With the pull strap end out the strap twists. So not only did they mess up in assembly of this part of the strap but the components were defective. I did try to cinch the other strap to see if both are poor quality but the other one held, barely. The snap buckles are undersized. So if you must compress down the bag then test these first thing. If you don’t need to shrink it then don’t worry if this happens as the stuff sack is fine. Customer support was very nice and quick and offered to send a whole replacement. I don’t need the compression so i will just fix the buckles myself. Just check your gear before you use it. You never know if. The person assembling your gear was feeling sleepy for that one product.