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Vintage SNOW LION down SLEEPING BAG mummy camping hiking outdoor sleep sack bear
Estimated price for orientation: 224 $
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Description Season: 3-Season (+15F to +30F) Insulation Type: Down Brand: Snow Lion Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Type: Mummy
Vintage SNOW LION down SLEEPING BAG (Orange) mummy camping hiking outdoor bearBecause this company was short-lived in the 1970's, finding SnowLion products in good shape is a challenge.It remains a part of California's Bay Area manufacturing history and is still a much sought-after brand name.Besides being comfortable and warm, another big advantage to this vintage item is that it is very light. Perfect for Hiking, Backpacking, Camping and Outdoors adventure. Snow Lion - For a time in the early 1970s this Bay Area gear company was HOT, highly-respected and very innovative. Their products were all well-designed and well-sewn.Snowlion sleeping bags bragged about solving the "cold spot over the zipper" syndrome via an insulative "double zipper" system that eliminated the traditional "draft tube" behind the zipper solution...... Snowlion's William N. Simon, filed for the patent on the double zipper for sleeping bags on 2/10/1975, and still holds that patent. The Company went bust and closed its doors unexpectedly in 1977.---Feel free to check out my other items by clicking on a Category to the left of the screen, or by clicking on the "visit my eBay store" link.Click to add The Buzz Boat to your favorites, for even more unique items and unexpected Sales & Discounts.
Description
| Season: | 3-Season (+15F to +30F) | Insulation Type: | Down |
| Brand: | Snow Lion | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Type: | Mummy |
Vintage SNOW LION down SLEEPING BAG (Orange) mummy camping hiking outdoor bearBecause this company was short-lived in the 1970's, finding SnowLion products in good shape is a challenge.It remains a part of California's Bay Area manufacturing history and is still a much sought-after brand name.Besides being comfortable and warm, another big advantage to this vintage item is that it is very light. Perfect for Hiking, Backpacking, Camping and Outdoors adventure. Snow Lion - For a time in the early 1970s this Bay Area gear company was HOT, highly-respected and very innovative. Their products were all well-designed and well-sewn.Snowlion sleeping bags bragged about solving the "cold spot over the zipper" syndrome via an insulative "double zipper" system that eliminated the traditional "draft tube" behind the zipper solution...... Snowlion's William N. Simon, filed for the patent on the double zipper for sleeping bags on 2/10/1975, and still holds that patent. The Company went bust and closed its doors unexpectedly in 1977.---Feel free to check out my other items by clicking on a Category to the left of the screen, or by clicking on the "visit my eBay store" link.Click to add The Buzz Boat to your favorites, for even more unique items and unexpected Sales & Discounts.