We use the Snugpak jungle blanket. Same material as their jungle bag. We prefer the blanket because I like to be able to get up and out in a hurry. We use thus in conjunction with Clark jungle hammock and have been comfortable in temps as low as 40. We add a sport blanket for lower (30 to 40) temps . That's about as cold as it gets in south Florida and its pretty rare. Great product.

 

I wonder how the two would perform if paired up together.

 

[The snugpak Jungle is a lightweight (I weighed it in at 1.2lbs) and rugged bag. It keeps you comfortable in late spring through summer and early fall temperatures. I found once you get outside of these climates a simple addition of sweatpants and top will still keep you comfortable inside this bag]

This is very useful information - thanks again.
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Hey fellas,

I just received my SnugPak Jungle Bag in the mail about a week ago after reading the above reviews, and I thought I'd write my own little review and share some of my initial thoughts. I had read tons of other online reviews about the product before buying it, but I've got a couple things of my own that I think are worth mentioning to any would-be buyers out there. Hopefully this can help others who are thinking about purchasing the Jungle Bag.

First of all, let me start by saying that I am extremely pleased with the bag. Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts about it. I've only used it a handful of times in my backyard so far, but I'm very satisfied with what I got; especially for the price. As most people have already pointed out, the SnugPak quality is fantastic. I'll list a couple of things I think are worth mentioning about the bag:

•As a lot of reviews have mentioned, the compression sack is a nice feature. When compressed, the entire jungle bag takes up very little room in a pack (~about the side of a nalgene water bottle). The amount of space taken up by my sleep system is effectively cut in half by this little thing, and I don't have to sacrifice performance or comfort one bit.
•The jungle bag fabric is not what I expected based on the photos I saw while researching the product. Think ripstop nylon, but softer and more comfortable. The feel and texture of the fabric wasn't a make-or-break feature for me, but it was a really nice surprise when I first tried it out.
•The zipper is nice and sturdy, which ranks highly on my list of pros -- there's nothing more annoying than when a zipper failure renders an otherwise-perfectly good price of gear useless, especially in the field.
•The mosquito net is made of a soft, durable-feeling mesh. As a lot of people have pointed out, the net rests on your face while you sleep. This doesn't really bother me, but some people have a problem with it. Just something to consider if you're thinking about buying this bag. There aren't many insects flying around this time of year where I live, so I can't comment on it's effectiveness at preventing bites, but I imagine it would be possible to get bitten through the mesh. Again, something to consider (especially if you plan on using it in especially buggy areas).
•The bag is very well-insulated for it's size and thickness. Thanks to some crazy spring weather in my neck of the woods, I've gotten the chance to test the Jungle Bag out in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees F (just below the bags comfortable temperature rating) to 70 degrees in the course of only a week. At 40 degrees, I was comfortable all night wearing long underwear, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and wool socks (my feet tend to get especially cold at night). At 70 degrees, I was still comfortable thanks to the good breathability of the fabric (albeit just wearing athletic shorts this time, not thermals). I imagine the bag would be a bit too warm on 80 or 85 degree nights, but we don't get many of those in my region. I should add than condensation buildup hasn't been an issue.
•One feature that I'm particularly excited about is the anti-microbial treatment they use on the fabric to prevent odor after repeated use -- perfect feature for extended camping trips, backpacking adventures, or other wilderness excursions.
•The inner pocket is a nice touch. Perfect size for a phone, knife, pack of smokes, maps, wallet, keys, etc. I didn't realize it from the photos I saw or other online reviews, but the inner pocket has it's own zipper -- I can rest easy knowing that whatever I've put in the pocket isn't going to fall out and shift around all night while I sleep.
•As many other people have mentioned, the paracord-esque loops on the bottom of the bag are handy for tying the bag up to let it air out or dry when not in use.
•Like some other sleeping bags, the Jungle Bag unzips at the side and the bottom so that it can be used as a quilt. This makes it an especially convenient light-weight option for use in a hammock.

While my experiences with the bag are overwhelmingly positive, there are a couple of potential limitations that I want to make sure to address. These aren't problems or complaints, just factors to consider before buying.

•It's not necessarily a problem for me, but the size of the bag is a bit on the snug side (no pun intended), especially in the shoulders when the bag is fully zipped up. I can't blame SnugPak, as I'm 6'3" and have a large build and broad shoulders, but I wanted to mention it for anyone out there considering this bag. I have no trouble fitting into the bag and using all the features, but it would start getting cramped if I were much bigger. The size of the bag might become an issue for someone who is overweight or much taller than myself. Basically if you're 7 feet tall, have a 48-inch waistline, or are built like Dolph Lundgren, this probably isn't the right bag for you. For the other 99% of people out there, the size of the bag isn't likely to be an issue.
•I was a bit unclear about this when I began researching the Jungle Bag, but it isn't really a bivy bag in the sense that it is waterproof. I haven't had a chance to use it in the rain, but from what I understand the Jungle Bag is only water resistant, meaning another form of shelter would be necessary in case of rain -- even if it's just a poncho tied into a makeshift lean-to, which is what I plan on using in the field.

Again, I don't attribute these limitations to SnugPak or the design of the bag. The Jungle Bag is my first ever SnugPak product, but it certainly won't be the last now that I've seen the quality of their products firsthand. As I said above I'm very impressed with the bag, and it has immediately earned a spot in my pack. Again, I've only had the chance to use it in the backyard a couple times so far, but I can't wait to get into the backcountry with this thing. It's an ultralight camper's dream, and a great piece of gear.

So to anyone else who was like me and is thinking about buying the SnugPak Jungle Bag, I can confidently say that you will not regret it. For the price you pay, it's hard to find a better value.

Just my two cents.

 

I've been using the jungle bag for several years for summer trips in the deep south. The zipper on my bug net broke early on, but that's not a big deal. It still works to keep the bugs off if they're not swarming real bad. You can prop the net up off your face with a bent green stick if it bothers you.

The main advantage of this bag is the incredibly small size and light weight. The price is also fair.

It does not have a lot of insulation, so don't expeect it to be toasty in the 50s and lower. It is made for hot, humid environments and you'll need a liner, extra clothes, etc if you expect to use this bag on anything but summer nights in a tropical climate.

Az