tnf cats meow

[nchiker467]

:-? Is the tnf cats meow bulky? Is it a good bag, are there any other bags that are better that are in the same price range?
decided i would have trouble sewing a ray way quilt:cool: . Ill be using this bag as a 3 season.

[icemanat95]

The Cat's Meow is a good bag. It's a staple of the TNF line

[ShakeyLeggs]

Great bag. I used one in 01 and loved it.

[Alligator]

I have a Sierrra Designs Wild Bill. It costs less, but I would pick the Cat's Meow over it if given a second chance. The Wild Bill doesn't have a chest baffle, which I feel is important at lower temps.

[nchiker467]

thanks for the replies. Its ethier cats meow or the mountain hardwear lamina. there both about the same price .any1 had any experience with the lamina 32?

[nchiker467]

any difference between the old stlye and currenthttp://http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39157776&memberId=12500226 stlye?

[Cuffs]

I have and love my Cat's Meow. Got in on clearance at an outdoor store in PA. I ditched the compression sack and I am able to cram it into a regular nylon stuff sack saving several ounces!

[The Solemates]

I have a 15-degree Cat's Meow that is nearly 14 years old. You would think that after that amount of time it would be worthless, but astonishingly this bag still keeps me warm to 25-30 degrees or so. Its unbelievable that it has not lost any more of the warmth factor than that.

[Pennsylvania Rose]

Mine is 16 years old. The stuff sack bit the dust a while back, but despite the wear and tear the bag is still going strong. I even used it for a long time as my bed, when all I had was a rug, dresser, and kitchen table. I'll be using my good old Cat's Meow in the Smokies next week and expect that it will keep me warm like it always has. I got a left zipper to mate with my then hubbie's. I wonder after all this time if I'd ever be able to get used to the standard right zip.

[Ramble~On]

Ditto...me too. 10 ? years old...the Cat's Meow is a great bag.

[hikerjohnd]

Mine is 16 years old. The stuff sack bit the dust a while back,

TNF will send you a new stuffsack - just shoot them an email.

[nchiker467]

Im almost 6 foot so looks like ill have to get the long option- 3 lbs -.-

[ardeaitch]

I'm six feet and have a standard Cat's Meow bag. Works fine for me. I've had mine for about three years and it's still going strong.

[max patch]

The Cats Meow is a classic TNF bag; I used one on my thru and it served me well. However, after my thru I upgraded to a WM down bag. If you can afford the price difference -- and hike enough to make the extra money make sense -- then a good down bag is the way to go.

[nchiker467]

maybe stanard size will work...Im kinda new so down is out.And ill be using the tnf Cats meow as a over quilt in a hh.

[emerald]

You probably don't need anyone else to agree that TNF's Cat's Meow is a good choice for an A.T. thru-hike, but I will add to the plethora of accolades anyway.

Many years ago, I worked for TNF briefly and sold a bunch of them. They're still selling plenty of them and there's a reason for that.

[Peaks]

For those contemplating buying the Cats Meow sleeping bag, REI has them in their fall sale October 6-15 for $120.

[Big Dawg]

I've got a 35 degree TNF Flight, but need a bag that serves me better in colder temps. The oversized Slumberjack 0 degree bag I own is just too heavy. So, I'm trying to decide between the Cat's Meow (20 d) & the TNF Snowshoe (0 d). Most of my backpacking is late fall, winter, early spring. I have no problem wearing layers to bed, boosting the comfort rating of my bag. I'm also a warm sleeper. I'm leaning towards the Cat's Meow, but just wondering "how low it will go" when wearing layers? The lowest temp I've camped in over the past decade is about 10 degrees.

[khaynie]

I've owned a 20+F Cats Meow. It was a good bag; my only complaint: Not a lot of padding in the collar/neck tube. When I pulled the draw cords tight (for me at least), all I felt were the cords against my face ~ granted it has to be real cold for you to every really "zip up" ~ but then again I like camping in COLD weather.

All of that to say; try it out before you purchase. It may have been just my bag. A lot of people love the Cats Meow. Happy camping!

[trail ronin]

I bought a 20 deg. cat's meow about 10 years ago, used it every night for 8 years (I lived in a remote cabin ) at temps down to low teens with expedition base layer and fleece hat. Slept warm ,but after about 7 years , bag started to lose it's loft and warmth so went to REI and bought the new version (old had a fleece like lining , new is silky nylon ). There are better bags out there , but not any that I know of at this price point.

[Peaks]

I bought a 20 deg. cat's meow about 10 years ago, used it every night for 8 years (I lived in a remote cabin ) at temps down to low teens with expedition base layer and fleece hat. Slept warm ,but after about 7 years , bag started to lose it's loft and warmth so went to REI and bought the new version (old had a fleece like lining , new is silky nylon ). There are better bags out there , but not any that I know of at this price point.

If you used any sleeping bag every night for 8 years, I'd say you got your money out of it!

[trail ronin]

Amen, Peaks.
When the 2nd meow goes out I'll buy a third.I'm a TNF bag believer!

[Waterbuffalo]

Great bag you can't go wrong with it

[Big Dawg]

Based on extensive review, the Cats Meow was a "must have" on my gear wishlist. Thanks to REI, it's a "now have"!!!! I picked it up for $119,,, what a deal!! Can't wait to use it!!