Is the 14°F rating realistic?

Treat 14°F as a lower limit for a warm sleeper with a good pad. Most people will be comfortable closer to freezing and above.

Can I backpack with it?

Yes, but at 2.6 lb and a bulky pack size it suits short trips better than long thru-hikes. A mummy bag saves weight and space.

Does it work for side sleepers?

The rectangular shape gives more room to bend your knees and roll over than a tapered mummy bag.

The synthetic fill retains much of its insulation when damp, unlike down. That makes it a safer choice in humid or rainy conditions.

What temperatures is it best for?

It fits three-season camping from mild summer nights down to around freezing. Add a liner for colder trips.

EMS Apex 250 Square Sleeping Bag

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$24.99at Mountain Warehouse, last seen Nov 5

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Our take on the EMS Apex 250 Square Sleeping Bag

The EMS Apex 250 is a rectangular synthetic sleeping bag rated to 14°F and weighing about 2.6 lb. The rectangular cut gives more room to move than a mummy bag, and the synthetic fill keeps working when damp. It sits in the budget-to-mid range for a three-season bag, and its price has held fairly steady recently.

Best forCar campers who want room to roll overThree-season weekend tripsDamp or humid climates where down is riskyBuyers on a budget who want a simple bag

Pros

Rectangular shape leaves room for side sleepers
Synthetic fill insulates even when wet
About 2.6 lb is light for a rectangular synthetic bag
14°F rating covers most spring, summer and fall nights
Simple design with few parts to fail

Cons

Rectangular bags are less thermally efficient than mummy bags

EMS Apex 250 Square Sleeping Bag prices at every store

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EMS Apex 250 Square Sleeping Bag price history

Lowest price we've seen: $24.99 on Nov 5 at Mountain Warehouse. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 5.

What reviewers say

Owners of rectangular synthetic bags like this generally value the room and the wet-weather reliability. Common complaints center on bulk and on temperature ratings that feel optimistic in real cold.

What people mention

RoominessPraisedSleepers like the extra space a rectangular cut gives over a mummy bag.
WarmthMixedThe 14°F rating works for mild nights but feels optimistic below freezing.
WeightCriticisedAt 2.6 lb it is heavy for backpacking compared with mummy bags.

Questions and answers

Is the 14°F rating realistic?: Treat 14°F as a lower limit for a warm sleeper with a good pad. Most people will be comfortable closer to freezing and above.
Can I backpack with it?: Yes, but at 2.6 lb and a bulky pack size it suits short trips better than long thru-hikes. A mummy bag saves weight and space.
Does it work for side sleepers?: The rectangular shape gives more room to bend your knees and roll over than a tapered mummy bag.
Is it warm when wet?: The synthetic fill retains much of its insulation when damp, unlike down. That makes it a safer choice in humid or rainy conditions.
What temperatures is it best for?: It fits three-season camping from mild summer nights down to around freezing. Add a liner for colder trips.