Eureka Grasshopper Kids 30-Degree Sleeping Bag

Product Details

This sleeping bag is filled with Eureka's proprietary 7-hole slickened, polyester Thermashield fiber fill, which provides maximum insulation at the best value possible. Each Thermashield fiber strand contains 7 tunnel-like holes that run the length of the strand. Each of these holes traps air inside it's passageway creating dead air space that efficiently retains heat to keep you warm.

Specifications:

• Size: 66 by 26 by 18
• Fill weight: 1.7 pounds
• Carry weight: 2.9 pounds
• Zipper side: Right

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eurekas long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the companys annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eurekas new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Womens Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

Product Reviews

(5 stars) - Great value. Well made.
My son got this for his class camping trip and he loved this sleeping bag. He wants to sleep in it every night. No problems with zipper as others have claimed. It was warm and seems to be made very well. You won't be disappointed.

(5 stars) - Just Perfect
I purchased 1 for each of my kids, 3 and 5 years old, and they love them. Easy to care for, roll, soft and warm-couldn't have chosen a better sleeping bag for our 3 season camping trips.

(5 stars) - Kid Sleeping bag intended for camping
We bought this bag for our daughter two years ago (she was two at the time) for tent camping. We camp in the Colorado Mountains so night temperatures can be near freezing even in the middle of the summer. Unlike most child sleeping bags it is rated for 30 degrees. We have been so happy with it we purchased a second bag for our one year old this year. We have never seen any sign of the kids getting cold. Great price and it also washes well!

(3 stars) - Good for weekend camping, too bulky and heavy
The sleeping bag does not have the yellow strip shown in the picture. But it still looks pretty nice. It has been keeping me warm at 50 degree, but I guess you can wear fleece pants when it gets colder. It is bulky and heavy. It is not meant for backpacking.

(4 stars) - Very Nice Bags
Bought two of the Eureka Grasshopper sleeping bags for my grandsons and they are great bags. Good quality and the boys just love them!

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