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TNF 2008 Cat's Meow

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TNF Atoll Blue 2008 Cat's Meow
The latest Cat's Meow released by North Face in 2008 comes in two colors, Atoll Blue and Orange Spark. The Atoll Blue version is available on most outdoor stores and websites, it has a blue front and top, with a black bottom and grey highlights. The Orange Spark version is rarer and comes with a complete orange body, and black highlights. Both versions have a black silky taffelta nylon interior and features include:
  • A classic synthetic twenty-degree, highly-compressible bag for three-season mountaineering
  • Climashield™ Prism synthetic insulation
  • Overlapping shingle construction
  • Firestorm™ top shell fabric
  • Soft and breathable silken lining
  • Adjustable synthetic-filled draft collar with micro-fleece cord tunnel
  • Full-length draft tube
  • Welded No-Snag stiffener in zipper column
  • Head level zipper garage with welded reinforced Velcro® flap
  • Chest level watch pocket with infusion
  • One-hand pull cord for easy hood adjustments with flat cordlock and Neoprene cover
  • Glow-in-the-dark zipper pull
Both versions come in Long (for users 6' and  taller) and Regular and Left and Right zipper configurations.

TNF Cat's Meow 2007

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TNF Basin Blue 2007 Cat's Meow
  • Polarguard Delta synthetic insulation
  • Shingle construction Soft and breathable silken lining
  • Full-length draft tube Insulated, chest level heat-trap baffle and forehead comfort tube
  • Glow in the dark zipper pull
  • Nylon/mesh storage bag and compression stuffsack included
Two Sizes: Regular and Long
Colors: Basin Blue or Green
Temp: 20 degrees
Average Weight: Avg Total Weight : [reg] 2 lbs 10 oz; [long] 2 lbs 14 oz
Length: reg] 84"; [long] 90"

TNF Cat's Meow 2003

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Material:[shell] Firestorm polyester/nylon blend, BottomLine taffeta, [lining] Silken nylon Insulation:Polarguard Delta Shape:Mummy
Draft Collar:Yes
Max User Height:[Reg] 72" / 183 cm; [Lng] 6'6" / 198 cm
Shoulder/ Hip/Foot Circumference:[Reg] 62/58/40in, [Lng] 64/60/40in S
tuff Size:8 x 17in, 20 x 43cm
Weight:[Reg] 2lbs 13oz, 1276g; [Lng] 3lbs, 1361g
Warranty:Lifetime Degree:20F / -6.6C
Recommended Use:Camping

This is one of the more popular incarnations of the Cat's Meow as it was produced from 2003 to 2006. It is distinguishsed from earlier and later models by its yellow draft tube that extended to the zipper to below chin level.  The zipper pocket also has a mesh front that allows you to see your watch while zipped up. Under the hood is an velco opening where you can stuff clothes to be used as a pillow. This model was available in Blue with Black or Grey and Orange. TNF also produced this "Tactical" version of this bag as demo units for the US Military in a color known as English Green. These seem to be popping up on eBay regularly lately for about $120. See below for color variations.

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A Grey and Orange Cat's Meow
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A Tactical English Green Meow

TNF Cat's Meow 2001

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TNF Cat's Meow 2001 Expander Edition
olarguard® Delta insulation, Firestorm, BottomLine taffeta and Silken lining, and new designs of Overlapping Shingle Construction andDraft Tube with whole lengh, the Cat's Meow assures you of a sound and comfortable sleep in three seasons when backpacking, cycling and clumbing.
  • Size
Total Length: 7 ft. [regular], 7 ft. 6 in. [long]
Fits up to user's height
: 6 ft. [regular], 6 ft. 6 in [long]
Shoulder Girth: 5 ft. 2 in. [regular], 5 ft. 4 in. [long]
Hip Girth: 4 ft. 10 in. [regular], 5 ft. [long]
Foot Girth: 3 ft. 4 in.
Packed Size
: 8" dia. and 17" length


  • Weight
Average Total Weight: 2 lb. 13 oz. [regular], 3 lb. [long]
Average Fill Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. [regular], 1 lb. 12 oz. [long]

  • Materials
Filling Material: Polarguard® Delta has superior warmth with greater loft and less weight
Shell Fabric: Firestorm?[in top] is lightweight, wind, water and abrasion-resistant
                    BottomLine taffeta [in bottom] guards against grit
Lining Fabric: Silken nylon is soft against the skin and tightly woven for durability
  • Features
Comfort Rating: 20°F (-7°)Overlapping shingle construction distributes insulation evenly & keep it from any cold-spotPillow Pocket makes a external pillow or tucks the bag away in it
Draft Tube with whole lengh, Forehead Tube and Chest-level Heat Trap Baffle keep heat from loss
Easy-grab tabs with flat cord for hood and shockcord for chest can be identified easily in dark
Head-level watch pocket for alarm
Pack Cloth-lined zipper columns
prevent snagging
Five-chamber hood
Color-code one-handed cords
to adjust hood easily
Nylon/mesh storage bag included
Compression stuffsack
included
Lifetime Warranty

This version of the Cat's Meow had a full length yellow draft tube and a lighter blue than the 2003 version. Yellow was also used on the rim of the hood and top. Some versions were sold as the "Cat's Meow 3D" I'm presuming with Polarguard 3D insulation. Another model was called the "Cat's Meow Expander" which came with a TNF expander panel which zipped into the bag to increase width.



TNF Cat's Meow Pre-2000

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Prior to 2001 all Cat's Meow sleeping bags were solid blue in color. There isn't much info on these as they predate the popularity of internet shopping. The North Face logo is tagged in purple or red and the stuff sack was red or black.
 I myself wouldn't consider purchasing one of these online, as 10 years of use is a lot on a sleeping bag.