Glad to learn it is not just my funk.missguinness wrote: after 5 minutes of wearing it, it starts to smell.
Great find! Thanks for the tip!
( I am still waiting for my email from REI. )
Glad to learn it is not just my funk.missguinness wrote: after 5 minutes of wearing it, it starts to smell.
How do you get that job????? Where can I signup?missguinness wrote: On a different note, I recently became a product tester for REI. They sent me their Igneo 17 sleeping bag. Best part is I get to keep the gear.
I joked with Jen that it must have been a slow email day because I read an email from REI asking people if they wanted to be product testers. I had to fill out a form about the different activities I do and my sizes. This first round I had choices of 1 or 2 person tent, different sleeping bag temps, 70L backpack, and a camp chair. I marked the ones I was willing to test, and they sent me a 17 degree sleeping bag. I just had to review it and then I could keep it. Can't wait for the next round.mattB wrote:How do you get that job????? Where can I signup?missguinness wrote: On a different note, I recently became a product tester for REI. They sent me their Igneo 17 sleeping bag. Best part is I get to keep the gear.
Sounds like a great deal. I hope I get that email!missguinness wrote:I joked with Jen that it must have been a slow email day because I read an email from REI asking people if they wanted to be product testers. I had to fill out a form about the different activities I do and my sizes. This first round I had choices of 1 or 2 person tent, different sleeping bag temps, 70L backpack, and a camp chair. I marked the ones I was willing to test, and they sent me a 17 degree sleeping bag. I just had to review it and then I could keep it. Can't wait for the next round.mattB wrote:How do you get that job????? Where can I signup?missguinness wrote: On a different note, I recently became a product tester for REI. They sent me their Igneo 17 sleeping bag. Best part is I get to keep the gear.
It looks like a very good deal given the down and weight specs. The down weight looks right for the stated temperature ratings.
No problem, Jay. I've been obsessively researching sleeping bags and quilts lately.Thanks for the feedback, especially teapot with an "A" for extra credit in the detail department.
Yeah, I saw that criticism about the waist band being too thin, and therefore uncomfortable.indiana hiker wrote:Hey Pete, I ordered the Osprey Talon (from Backcountry) right after you mentioned it in April. Haven't used it yet, but some reviews note the waist strap as being too thin. What did you think? Just trying it around the house, seemed ok, but didn't have any water or supplies in it.
I saw the one review on the REI page that didn't like the "thin" waist belt.indiana hiker wrote:Hey Pete, I ordered the Osprey Talon (from Backcountry) right after you mentioned it in April. Haven't used it yet, but some reviews note the waist strap as being too thin. What did you think? Just trying it around the house, seemed ok, but didn't have any water or supplies in it.