Perks
Coleman Tasman Hybrid Sleeping Bags combine the qualities of a rectangular sleeping bag and a mummy sleeping bag. Like a mummy bag, the Coleman Tasman is warmer because of it's body-conforming shape (there's less air to warm around your body). Like a rectangular bag, you have flexibility to move your legs into a comfortable sleeping position.
Sacrifices
The three models of Coleman Tasman Hybrid bags weigh from 4 lbs. 7 oz. to 6 lbs. 8 oz. and range in pack size from 9.5" x 16" to 12" x 18". Due to the hybrid style there is a bit more fabric than a mummy bag and therefore Tasman Hybrids weigh more and pack larger. Backpacker-types using these bags are adding weight and taking up a bit more valuable space in their packs.
Bottom Line
Coleman Tasman Hybrid Sleeping Bags are a good choice if you desire the warmth of a mummy bag coupled with the comfort and freedom of movement of a rectangular bag.
Article Written By Seth C. Burgess
Seth C. Burgess has been an outdoor writer for Trails.com since May 2009. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in information technology and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y.
