Mine will be arriving Tuesday and I am so excited to take it on my trip to Utah next week. Can't believe this bag don't get more love, it's a game changer.
I wasn't totally sure on it at first when doing the research. I almost went with their Nitro zippered bag instead, but glad I didn't for the 20 degree. It's just nice to have so much versatility for 3 season with the foot vent and the quilt. I love it.
I bought the women’s version of this sleeping bag today! I didn’t realize you had reviewed it until after I bought it but now I am even more excited for it to get here because I trust you. 😃 Hope your week is amazing!
The womens' bag is "the bomb!" I'm a small guy, 5' 8" and 140#. I tried out my wife's bag and was sold. Also it has more down and a lower temperature rating. Win-Win.
Great review, it led me to buy this bag. One thing I wanted to mention was the pad sleeve that Sierra Designs says only fits a 20” wide / 2.5” thick pad. In reality it fit my long wide Nemo Tensor and it’s 25” wide and 3” thick. I’m sure this info will help someone. Thanks again!
Hey Devin! Had the earlier version of this bag... The Backcountry Bed in the 800 fill... was really an innovative bag for sure!!! I especially love that color scheme you have!!!!
They still make the backcountry bed. When I first saw the backcountry bed come out I was blown away, and I think the cloud is a better design than the bed too. Just awesome gear from them!
Did you get the regular size sleeping bag? I heard the long bag will accommodate a 25" pad but I'm not sure. I have one coming in the mail, so I'll let you know.
Thanks for the insightful overview of this bag and its small details. It looks to be aimed more for back sleepers because of the pad sleeve, single side comforter and cut out back. The back and hood won't roll with the sleeper, and sleeping on your right side seems awkward. I've seen a few reviews and hardly anyone mentions these pretty significant specifics. I do like the zipperless design, but Sierra Designs added some weight back with overlapping materials (foot vent and comforter) and a pad sleeve.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 8 ounces compared to what? The pretty ordinarily designed Rab Neutrino 400 sleeping bag for example, which I'm currently using, weighs less than the Cloud 800 and is very similar spec wise.
Looking at the sleeping bag from where I sit...the area over the legs seems to have too little loft for a 20-degree bag. I am a very cold sleeper and am a bit hesitant. Perhaps I will purchased from a company that has a good return policy. Thanks for the video. UPDATE: Whoops...I forgot that there is NO insulation on the underside of much of the bag making it appear the bag has nearly half the loft that you would normally expect. My bad...
I'm used to my Big Agnes where the sleeve runs the entire length. Since this one is only attached at the top, is there a risk of getting tangled in it while tossing and turning? I'm picturing the bottom portion trying to move with your legs while the top stays put!
So, with the sleeve we have yet another bag design giving the middle finger to any hiker who doesn't have a slight build. Great. Apparently the Long version takes the 25" pad, but I don't need a long. Hopefully there's a wide option.
A.J., Have you ever worked in R& D for a major manufacturer? They are not out to get you. Rather they shoot for the middle of the mass rather than the fringe. They know full well this design is unique and making three versions would be a huge gamble. .Besides, you can fit some 25 wide pads in this bag per the comments seen here.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 Feeling ignored and feeling persecuted are two different things. Obviously you're going to sell your most to the fat middle of the market, pardon the pun. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be a good idea to have available other options for the ends of the bell. They do it all the time. It's just odd that certain gear doesn't really take size into the equation at all - only height/length. It's one thing to be too broad-shouldered to be able to reach back to side pockets of your pack to grab a water bottle. It's different when manufacturers just don't care to make something like a sleeping bag any bigger than for people who are at a level of height-weight proportionality that is not that really common in the U.S. And the VAT other countries have can absolutely kill you if you're an American manufacturer, so the loss of business here isn't necessarily going to be made up for abroad. I guess I need to invest in some YKK zippers and manufacture my own extensions for my bags. :) Take care.
@@BackcountryExposure I go with so many different setups. Last two years mostly hammocks (which I don't toss because I don't have to), but this weekend going with an mss black bag and also a top quilt. I want to test my quilt with my pad. Never have yet.
Hi Sharon. It works the same as a quilt in that you rely on a sleeping pad for warmth. The back side of any down sleeping bag will compress when you lie in them. This compression of down renders the insulation useless. So they've done way with down to save weight and keep the pack size down.
Recently purchased the 35 degree cloud, large. It accommodates a 25 inch pad. Also was able to put my 30 inch pad into the sleeve. Very nice bag.
You are totally right. I may have left out in the video that the regular is what I got and doesn't accommodate a 25", but the long size does.
I'm 6'4"'. Do you think a large size would fit me in length?
@@bobcrouthamel8892 I have the long bag. should work fine
I have the long bag and I’m 6’4” and it works great!
Whoa...good to know. Thanks!
Looking at this bag now, great point about not working well side to side, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks Devin!
Mine will be arriving Tuesday and I am so excited to take it on my trip to Utah next week. Can't believe this bag don't get more love, it's a game changer.
how do you like it??? This seems like the best or both quilt/bag worlds
I like that idea behind the quilt/mummy bag combo. Sounds interesting.
I wasn't totally sure on it at first when doing the research. I almost went with their Nitro zippered bag instead, but glad I didn't for the 20 degree. It's just nice to have so much versatility for 3 season with the foot vent and the quilt. I love it.
I bought the women’s version of this sleeping bag today! I didn’t realize you had reviewed it until after I bought it but now I am even more excited for it to get here because I trust you. 😃 Hope your week is amazing!
Elisa Green yes!!!
The womens' bag is "the bomb!" I'm a small guy, 5' 8" and 140#. I tried out my wife's bag and was sold. Also it has more down and a lower temperature rating. Win-Win.
Great review, it led me to buy this bag. One thing I wanted to mention was the pad sleeve that Sierra Designs says only fits a 20” wide / 2.5” thick pad. In reality it fit my long wide Nemo Tensor and it’s 25” wide and 3” thick. I’m sure this info will help someone.
Thanks again!
Ryan Willis did you get the regular size bag or the long bag? The long Cloud does have a 25” wide sleeve.
Thanks!
purchasing this bag because of your comment. Just getting into backpacking so this is my first bag :)
Backcountry Exposure I did buy the long bag, sorry I didn’t realize it was wider by design. Thanks for a great review.
Hey Devin! Had the earlier version of this bag... The Backcountry Bed in the 800 fill... was really an innovative bag for sure!!! I especially love that color scheme you have!!!!
They still make the backcountry bed. When I first saw the backcountry bed come out I was blown away, and I think the cloud is a better design than the bed too. Just awesome gear from them!
That bag is sick! I'm going to be taking a hard look at this one for sure! Thanks Devin!
It's awesome! Thanks Korbin!
Thanks for the detailed review. Answered all the questions I had about this sleeping bag. Be curious if they will launch other colors.
I happen to like the colors on this one. But they may with updates or new year model of it.
There is nothing wrong with those early 80's windbreaker/swimsuit colors. Sorta. Kinda. Maybe.
As a small guy, 5'8" and 140#, I bought the womens' model. It has 4 more oz. of down. I love it!
Good call!
@@BackcountryExposure BTW I use a ThermoRest NeoAir. It is only 19" across. A ton of room in the sleeve. There is a lot of chatter about pad sizes.
Wel aint that something. That makes perfect sense! Good catch David.
How can you say "little bit chilly but plenty warm" in the same sentence (7:05) Is it w 4 season bag or not????
Sierra Designs confirms the long version fits a 25 wide pad. Whew!
will a standard klymit pad fit in this bag? it is about 23" wide.
Excelente Review, thanks for the information 🤗
How do you guys feel about this bag a few years down the line now? im thinking of getting one combined with my Nemo Tensor....
Did you get the regular size sleeping bag? I heard the long bag will accommodate a 25" pad but I'm not sure. I have one coming in the mail, so I'll let you know.
Very good. Thank you very much
Thanks for the insightful overview of this bag and its small details. It looks to be aimed more for back sleepers because of the pad sleeve, single side comforter and cut out back. The back and hood won't roll with the sleeper, and sleeping on your right side seems awkward. I've seen a few reviews and hardly anyone mentions these pretty significant specifics. I do like the zipperless design, but Sierra Designs added some weight back with overlapping materials (foot vent and comforter) and a pad sleeve.
The added weight is fairly negligible for me on this one, but can see how that might turn people off. I have really loved this bag so far.
No, they eliminated weight with this design. At least 8 ounces.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 8 ounces compared to what? The pretty ordinarily designed Rab Neutrino 400 sleeping bag for example, which I'm currently using, weighs less than the Cloud 800 and is very similar spec wise.
Good review, does it only come in one length? I definently like some of the features!
chisum2001 comes in a long as well. The long does accommodate a 25” pad too.
Rick...really?
Looking at the sleeping bag from where I sit...the area over the legs seems to have too little loft for a 20-degree bag. I am a very cold sleeper and am a bit hesitant. Perhaps I will purchased from a company that has a good return policy. Thanks for the video. UPDATE: Whoops...I forgot that there is NO insulation on the underside of much of the bag making it appear the bag has nearly half the loft that you would normally expect. My bad...
Wonder how this compares against coleman
How is this different than the Backcountry bed? Just that zipper?
Urban Outdoorsman the backcountry bed uses a 700 fill down and the quilt of the bed is open on both sides as opposed to it only opening on one side.
I'm used to my Big Agnes where the sleeve runs the entire length. Since this one is only attached at the top, is there a risk of getting tangled in it while tossing and turning? I'm picturing the bottom portion trying to move with your legs while the top stays put!
No issues
@@BackcountryExposure ok, great!
So, with the sleeve we have yet another bag design giving the middle finger to any hiker who doesn't have a slight build. Great. Apparently the Long version takes the 25" pad, but I don't need a long. Hopefully there's a wide option.
A.J., Have you ever worked in R& D for a major manufacturer? They are not out to get you. Rather they shoot for the middle of the mass rather than the fringe. They know full well this design is unique and making three versions would be a huge gamble. .Besides, you can fit some 25 wide pads in this bag per the comments seen here.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 Feeling ignored and feeling persecuted are two different things.
Obviously you're going to sell your most to the fat middle of the market, pardon the pun. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be a good idea to have available other options for the ends of the bell. They do it all the time. It's just odd that certain gear doesn't really take size into the equation at all - only height/length.
It's one thing to be too broad-shouldered to be able to reach back to side pockets of your pack to grab a water bottle. It's different when manufacturers just don't care to make something like a sleeping bag any bigger than for people who are at a level of height-weight proportionality that is not that really common in the U.S. And the VAT other countries have can absolutely kill you if you're an American manufacturer, so the loss of business here isn't necessarily going to be made up for abroad.
I guess I need to invest in some YKK zippers and manufacture my own extensions for my bags. :)
Take care.
It's like my Big Agnes sleep system bag, but not as good 😁
Arcana73 challenge accepted! 😜
@@BackcountryExposure well my big Agnes is 650 down. So you might win. But the pad sleeve is what I'm sold on
Thanks for the review. Too much going on there. I'm a tosser and that definitely wouldn't work for me.
When the pad sleeve is being utilized it does really well, but I can understand. Do you use a quilt though?
@@BackcountryExposure I go with so many different setups. Last two years mostly hammocks (which I don't toss because I don't have to), but this weekend going with an mss black bag and also a top quilt. I want to test my quilt with my pad. Never have yet.
I have had this bag for 8 months. I hate it. It sleeps very clammy
I can’t understand why it’s so thin on the back side. there’s no down at all. Would anyone answer me?
Hi Sharon. It works the same as a quilt in that you rely on a sleeping pad for warmth. The back side of any down sleeping bag will compress when you lie in them. This compression of down renders the insulation useless. So they've done way with down to save weight and keep the pack size down.
It common to do this to save weight. Marmot started it all in the 90's yet the design of that bag was somewhat poor. Too many cold spots.