Outdoor Vitals MummyPod Sleep System Review, By Matt Cashell

[Justin Crossley]

Matt has been out testing a cool product from Outdoor Vitals. The MummyPod is a combination sleeping bag and hammock quilt all in one. Here's Matt's review after a season of use.

Outdoor Vitals MummyPod Sleep System Review

 

[fngTony]

This will get me to try hammocking. I have an ul suspension and hammock but can’t justify the quilts when 90% of the time I’m on the ground. I see no risk as it looks like a great bag which I need anyway.

How well does it compress compared to a normal bag of similar specs?

Wouldn’t mind seeing more OV products reviewed. They have a couple puffy jackets...just saying.

 

[Matt Cashell]

How well does it compress compared to a normal bag of similar specs?

It is similar to down bags of the same rating. It does come with a useable compression sack too, which is a nice touch.

Wouldn’t mind seeing more OV products reviewed. They have a couple puffy jackets...just saying.

Me too. I am interested in the new down puffy especially. The MummyPod, for its foibles, really shows Outdoor Vitals is really looking outside the box for new and useful products for the backcountry.

 

[fngTony]

I’ve followed the brand for awhile and they are quick to update an innovate. Not a brand focused on hunting but I can see them getting some market share with their price points. General purpose, value, unique features, supporting small business they’ll be getting some money from me.

 

[bobinmi]

I'd like to see the mummy pod offered with a synthetic fill. Cool concept. I bet you could solve the top insulation issue by bringing poncho liner or woobie into the bag with you.

 

[a5sooner]

These folks offer a hammock sleeping bag as well...at a glance looks to be warmer and lighter if you go with the goose down.

https://www.hykeandbyke.com/products/0-f-hammock-compatible-800-fill-power-goose-down-sleeping-bag

 

[sneaky]

All the ones I looked at are out of stock.

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[sneaky]

From Hyke and Byke

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[robby denning]

I’ve followed the brand for awhile and they are quick to update an innovate. Not a brand focused on hunting but I can see them getting some market share with their price points. General purpose, value, unique features, supporting small business they’ll be getting some money from me.

The owner is a big time hunter. Had a great bull in our photo contest this year


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[fngTony]

The owner is a big time hunter. Had a great bull in our photo contest this year


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I thought I saw him wearing a camo beanie in video.

 

[fishspook]

Thanks for the review. My only hammock experience was with a regular sleeping bag in the hammock: I froze. I may need to try again with something like this mummypod system.

 

[Matt Cashell]

Thanks for the review. My only hammock experience was with a regular sleeping bag in the hammock: I froze. I may need to try again with something like this mummypod system.

Like I said in the review, the mummypod is a nice sleeping bag that works ok as occasional hammock insulation, but I prefer an over quilt/under quilt system for dedicated hammock use.

 

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I just picked up the synthetic/down hybrid version of this bag only used it on 1 trip so far 1 night in the hammock and 1 night on a pad. So far the bag is awesome struggled for a minute to get the the foot box sealed up on the hammock but once I got it I was toasty all night. My favorite thing about it is the fact it’s 9.9 pounds lighter than the bag I packed all over the backcountry last year!