Can we talk about 'waterproof' sleeping bags?

Bought a $180 'waterproof' sleeping bag from a known brand. First light rain at Yosemite and I woke up damp. Inside was soaked through the fabric. So much for the tech fabric claims. I lost a whole night of sleep and gear got a musty smell. Is the waterproof rating just a marketing gimmick? Or do you use a bivy sack anyway? Curious what others have found on real trips.

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kaib184mo ago

Wait, @the_sarah literally had the same thing happen with her bag?

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the_sarah4mo ago

Guess waterproof just means the label didn't get wet.

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