The North Face Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag

The North Face Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag – A womens sleeping bag.

Earlier this week when I reviewed the Eagle Creek Maiden Voyage Travel Pack, I mentioned how important it was for women to have gear that was made especially for them. Gear that is tailored to fit a womens body will make a world of difference when it comes to being comfortable in the backcountry or while traveling. The North Face Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag is anther woman specific piece of gear I thought I would share with you.

It makes sense that a backpack can be made specifically to fit a womens body, but how can you do that with a sleeping bag? According to The North Face, the Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag is cut specifically to mimic a womens shape. Does that translate to short? Im not sure.

They go on to explain that The North Face Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag has extra insulation in the hood and foot area where women find they need it most. Maybe I am crazy, but don’t guys find they need extra insulation in the hood and foot area as well?

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Backcountry.com $148.00

Why they rock:

Cut to mimic a woman’s shape, sleeping bag also provides extra insulation in the hood and foot area where women often find they need it most
Climashield Prism is warm, light and compressible
Top shell features extremely lightweight, wind- and water-resistant Firestorm; taffeta bottom shell defends against grit/abrasion
Forehead comfort tube, insulated chest-level Heat Trap baffle and oversized draft tube backing the snag-free zipper minimize heat loss
Chest-level pocket keeps watch, glasses and other necessities within easy reach
Vaulted footbox offers ergonomic comfort
Hood features one-hand, color-coded drawcords; glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls make adjustments easy at night
Compression stuff sack and nylon/mesh storage bag included

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 10 out of 10

At first I was excited to bring the ladies another piece of women specific gear. After reading a little bit more about The North Face Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag though, I think its more of a marketing ploy than something that can really be useful to women. That said, the The North Face Cat’s Meow +20 Sleeping Bag is nice fore ladies because of the shorter cut.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Backcountry.com $148.00