Columbia Yorkstone Double Sleeping Bag Reviews



Amazon.com Customer Reviews

sleep comfortably - Review written on November 03, 2006
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 10 did not.

it was my wife decision to get a double sleeper and i must say it was the best decision.
Big bag, good bag - Review written on November 02, 2006
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Rating: 4 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I purchased this bag to use in our pop-up camper, and it has worked wonderfully. If anything, it may be too warm for me, although my wife thinks it's just right. It is extremely large and bulky, which I expected. I have other very packable bags that I use when space and weight are a concern, but this bag works great when backpacking isn't an issue. The two halves will come completely apart for cleaning and storage. Very well built, as I knew a Columbia bag would be. Great bag - comfortable, roomy, but bulky.
Great sleeping bag for the entire family - Review written on October 12, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful.

We found these to be very comfortable. We bought the double bag because it was our first camping trip with our 2 kids & it matched our tent. Both my son, 7 years old & daughter 4 years old never sleep in their own beds when we are away from home so we thought it wise to buy these for our trip. My daughter slept with me & my son snuggled with his Dad. The pillows are a bit small but they were comfortable enough. These bags are not good if you are backpacking since they are rather big but they are ideal when you drive up to you campsite.
Very Comfy - Review written on July 20, 2006
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Rating: 4 out of 5
9 customers found this review helpful.

I was researching all of the double sleeping bags, but finally choose this one and was very happy with my decision. I like the fact that you can attach it to your air mattress and that the pillows are detachable so you can bring yours along instead. It is very warm and zippers are on both sides. Definitely reccommend!
Perfect for car camping couples - Review written on July 17, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
5 customers found this review helpful.

Superb sleeping bag for summer car camping. Spacious, comfortable and conducive to a perfect night's sleep. Even better coupled with an air mattress (hey, you may as well when you're car camping!) The pillows are a bit small, yes, but they're a) very comfy and b) a lot better than the usual rolled-up sweater! My husband and I both agree that it's the best sleeping bag either of us has ever slept in.
Great Bag but Noisy - Review written on November 09, 2005
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Rating: 3 out of 5
17 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

This Sleeping bag is perfect for trips that you need to pack the air mattress and other things into a car for. This is not a hiking camping bag for sure. It is warm and durable, however it is very noisy when you move around from the exterior shell. Also I wish the pillows were slightly larger as they are small and uncomfortable. This is great bang for your buck for a double bag though.
Too much static... - Review written on May 17, 2005
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Rating: 4 out of 5
24 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

This bag is very good for car camping but is too bulky for the rest. The only problem I have with this bag is that it creates too much static electric because of its outer shell. Otherwise it is a good product.
Very good bag for good weather camping - Review written on May 10, 2005
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Rating: 4 out of 5
48 customers found this review helpful.

My husband and I debated buying two newer bags to zip together, but ultimately decided on this bag as we typically car camp and we often sleep on an air mattress. (Using two bags on an air mattress is less than ideal, and they slip off.) This bag is great for just this purpose. It has straps to hold it to an air mattress, plus a soft spot for our feet. A big selling point for us was the height that it accommodated - my husband is 6'1' and he has loads of space at his feet. It has great, comfy little pillows that you just roll up with the bag. And there's a little zippy pocket next to the head on each side for keys or similar.

Two things to know about this bag:
1) it isn't as warm or as light as down bags, but we didn't find any double down bags at the time we were shopping. It says it has a 30+ rating which is OK for good weather car camping. If we car camp, we also take along a fleece blanket in case it gets extra chilly, and while we're at it, something to throw on top of the air mattress since that's usually very cold. We have tried it sleeping on the ground or thermarest yet.

2) You can't even think about taking this hiking. It's enormous, bigger than my two- to three-day backpacking pack. If you want a bag/bags that you'll also use for backpacking, you need to buy two bags that will both collapse.

Bottom line - it's a great, value-priced bag for couples who mostly car camp. It would probably be especially suited for camper vans and the like as you have just one thing to roll out, rather than a bed to make.