Simond MT500 23°F Polyester Sleeping Bag

The product is very good, the only problem is the size is a bit big

I would like to point out that it is only for negative temperatures. It's an excellent sleeping bag, I haven't tested it exactly in negative temperatures, but in temperatures close to zero it works very well, just sleeping with a light layer. In case of temperatures above +5c you can sleep in a T-shirt. It's great, I highly recommend it.

I bought this Forclaz MT500 sleeping bag as an alternative to my sleeping bag, a more robust and less fragile model. After testing it at an altitude of 2,000 meters in temperatures around -6°C, I was pleasantly surprised: I wasn't cold at all! It was truly comfortable, allowing me to spend a warm and pleasant night. It's true that the bag is a little heavy and slightly bulky, but that didn't bother me. Personally, that's not a problem, because the main thing is that I slept comfortably and warm. This is a key criterion, and this bag fulfills this mission perfectly. Moreover, it's no bigger than my Frand Froid sleeping bag, which is a real plus in terms of practicality. Contrary to some reviews I'd seen on the website, I had no trouble putting the bag back in its stuff sack. There's no need to fold it perfectly; simply stuff it into the bag, and it can be stored away in seconds without any hassle. No need to worry about folding it; it's still a sleeping bag after all! In summary, I'm really satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a sturdy, high-performance sleeping bag for cool to cold conditions.

A very good product, well priced and frankly very warm. Used it on a 3-day outing where there was morning frost, no problems. It packs down nicely and provides excellent protection. The downside is that you have to fold and compress it carefully to put it back in your bag! It's not easy the first few times, so don't be in a hurry to leave ;-).

Price performance

It can be said that the values ​​in the comfort range are good, but in this case it varies from person to person in my opinion, the comfort value of this jumpsuit is ideal for 0 + 5 degrees, when I use it at minus degrees, it is inevitable to get frostbite locally, you should know that this jumpsuit will do the job for you up to 0 degrees, you cannot find a lower comfort level in synthetic jumpsuits, if you are going to camp at minus degrees, I think you should look at goose down jumpsuits, you will see a minimum of -15 at any high altitude in the winter, even if you stay in a tent with a stove, when the stove passes, it becomes the same value as the outside environment, the inside of the tent, that is, the jumpsuit, is of vital importance, make your choice consciously, this comfort value will do the job for you in Istanbul. A synthetic jumpsuit with a comfort value of -15 would be more guaranteed at least for winter. I wish it was an option for all conditions, but it is not.

The product is very light, the color is very nice, it keeps warm.

I didn't expect much for this price and was surprised that the sleeping bag maintained a comfortable temperature at -2° and thin sleeping clothes during the first test. But it doesn't go any lower without "help". In combination with a summer sleeping bag (Abisko Two Sewasion) I almost had a build-up of heat at -6°. The sleeping bag is very wide cut, so very comfortable and another sleeping bag fits easily in without it being tight. Therefore it is the perfect combination sleeping bag when it gets really cold. I would personally assume that you can sleep warmly at -8°C or lower in combination. (Unfortunately these temperatures are very rare here). But there is also one point for improvement: the clamp for adjusting the hood is very poorly shaped and you never know where to press. It should be replaced!

warm and comfortable but very bulky, bulky and heavy

I used the product while camping in the plateau at the end of January and the beginning of February. I had an insulated inflatable mat underneath me and I literally sweated when I stood there for too long. I ventilated it from time to time and did not feel cold from my feet to my head. It was over -7 degrees at midnight. It would have been better if the cover was a little more durable and compressible. Other than that, it is a great product.

I had to return it because it was too small and takes up a lot of space in my backpack, but other than that it's good quality! The only annoying downside is packing it back into the case.