Is this bag "NASA" or "Ronco??

[cfiffpm]

I am trying to figure out whether my Woods Labrador 900 sleeping bag is of a good enough quality for a thru hike starting in May.
It was given to me as a gift, but I have never heard of the manufacturer. Their website is "under construction" and a google search of the model doesn't bring up a single review, just mail order websites.
I'm mainly worried because the temperature rating seems WILDLY optimistic; it is a 5ºF bag but it is only 2" thick. (either its the miracle material for the new millenium, or total crap) That being said, its served me well in low impact applications for years.
Anyone have any experience with this model or brand?

The label reads:
Woods Labrador 900
Size before filling: 34" x 78" & hood
Cover: 100% nylon
Lining: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
Filling: 77.5% polyester, 22.5% polyolefin
Thinsulate Liteloft
Temp -13ºC/5ºF
Made in Canada
Machine wash and dry

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[Dances with Mice]

[quote=cfiffpm;582242]Lining: 65% polyester, 35% cotton[IMG]Houston, we have a problem.

[Appalachian Tater]

I wouldn't risk it. You have to stay warm and dry. Your bag is arguably your most important piece of equipment. Stick to something by one of the top manufacturers or if you have to sacrifice weight for cost, go with a known mid-range bag, like a down bag from Campmor or any artificial fill bag from one of the top manufacturers. Shop around on the internet and if you're not too picky about the exact brand or model, you can get a good deal on a good bag.

Also, I see some really good deals in the gear forum here for gently-used bags.

[Feral Bill]

Liteloft rapidly loses loft.

[Tinker]

If the bag's made in Canada, that 5 degree rating could be celsius, 40 degrees or so.

[Tinker]

Oops. Didn't read entire post.

[Blissful]

Bet it's heavy too. You don't need that kind of temp rating on a bag for a May start anyway.

[rafe]

Try it and see. How much does it weigh? How big is it when it's rolled up? Offhand it doesn't sound like serious hiking gear -- and a sleeping bag is one place where you don't really want to skimp.

[Wise Old Owl]

He forgot to ask for gift cards at Christmas.

[River Runner]

I'd say no it is not of good enough quality for a thru hike, from what I've read elsewhere about Woods.