The Polar Pod is a 3-season bag that has received an upgrade since we last reviewed it. With an updated design, the Polar Pod has a new look, and includes a roomy, rounded shape, and a hood that is big enough to fit a small pillow. The two-way zip allows you to fully open the bag and use it as a blanket and you can unzip it at the bottom for ventilation. The Polar Pod is filled with synthetic insulation and has draw cords that can be used to adjust the hood and neck. A draft collar is used to seal in warmth, while an inner pocket is included for storage, and the polyester shell has a water-repellent shell. The bag is available in right-side zipper only and comes with a stuff sack and storage bag.
Below you will find a side-by-side comparison, with the latest version of the Polar Pod on the left and the older version on the right.
The REI Polar Pod 25 is a comfortable summer weight sleeping bag. It has several potentially useful features including an internal zipper pocket and pillow pocket, and we're fond of its puffy draft tube- the largest of any synthetic bag tested here. Synthetic insulation gives this bag the edge over down in wet conditions.
