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The Marmot Eco Pro 30 Sleeping Bag uses recycled materials to create a durable, water-resistant shell and effective insulation to keep you dry and warm in cold, wet weather. The shells and lining come from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoPro insulation consists of 80% post-consumer material transformed into a hollow-core continuous filament that's not only thermally efficient, but lightweight and highly compressible. Marmot designed this three-season bag with wave shingle construction, which uses overlapping shingles of insulation for maximum warmth even when wet. The 3D Nautilus hood wraps around your head and traps body heat, and the draft tube seals out cold air leaks. Stash a snack or alarm clock in the Eco Pro Bag's pocket and burrow down into that recycled goodness.
Bottom Line: With the Marmot Eco Pro 30 Sleeping Bag, it feels good to sleep in trash.
This bag was very dry, and its taken some abuse, but I don't know about the 30degree rating. I had to wear some very thick socks, a hat, and a synthetic fill jacket in this to be comfortable at 45-55 degrees. Not really recommended for early spring/late fall camping (although you'd think a 30 would be fine for that.)
I just received this bag yesterday and the tag says the weight is 2lbs 14oz, not 2lb 1oz. I don't have a scale to weigh it, and am not really able to tell by feel if it's 13oz heavier or not. Those 13oz could make a difference while backpacking though. What's the real weight?
According to the specs Marmot has on their website this bag is 2lbs 14oz. I'd go with what Marmot says since every once in a while Backcountry does mess up and get information wrong. Also I've seen it where the weight posted is for bags without the stuff sack. I'm not sure that the stuff sack on this would weigh 13ozs but it could also be a reason for the differing of numbers. Still, I'd probably just believe Marmot's numbers in this case.
zips really easily... soft material... warms surprisingly quickly once you are inside. the best thing is that it's made of recycled materials, so your eco-footprint isn't quite as strong... which is something that makes a person feel slightly better when their roaming in the great outdoors. makes you appreciate the bag and the trip that much more!
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I love this bag! It is just wide enough to toss and turn a bit. The hood cinches down well. I took this bag down to below 30 degrees and was still comfortable. I would highly recommend this bag to anyone.
It really depends upon your preferences, and your size. If you like being snug in your bag (or are very interested in saving weight) a regular would likely be OK. If you may be pushing the bag to its temperature rating or beyond, a snugger bag may help keep you warmer. But if you want a little more wiggle room then get a long. The long is not only longer, but also a little wider, so if you are a stocky 5'10 then a long might be more comfortable. Personally, I prefer my bags a little on the longer side, because for me the extra wiggle room is more important than the slightly increased weight.
The bag seems well made and is light for a 30 degree bag. I used it on a backpacking trip and it kept me warm on a damp night in the mid 30s. It has plenty of room for sleeping, but it doesnt stuff down as small as Id like for backpacking use.
Another thing to keep in mind is that, generally speaking, 15-30 degree bags are traditionally 3-season bags. Meaning they're good for spring/summer/fall. However, if you're in southern/central CA (not sure about northern)it should be good for the winter too. Use a pad and put on clothes if you get cold.
Handled the ~30 degree weather well. Stuffs nice and small (8.25" diameter, 16" length sack). The little pocket near the top of the zipper is awesome for storing an alarm + LED. And over previous bags, this one has a wonderful quality feel to it so I'm anticipating a long life out of it.
To answer the first part of your question, I dont believe the "eco-friendliness" has much to do with the price of the bag. However if you notice, there are two prices listed above. Thats because there are two different size bags and simply put; more material = more money. As far as pricing factors, there are all sorts of things that contribute to the price. Material's used, filling (Down bags cost a ton!), temp rating, size, weight, compression sacks and other goodies, whether its this years model or last years, how many the company still has in stock, the list goes on. I bought this bag a few weeks ago and Ive slept in it twice. If you're looking for a solid, fairly light bag that'll keep you warm for everything but winter camping, then you should seriously consider this bag. Hope this helps!
I enjoy the Eco Pro a lot. Very warm. I slept fine in around 40 degree with just a t shirt and shorts. That may be misleading as I do have a slight marshmallow coating from year's of Hostess goodies. When it gets above 60, I just use it as a blanket. Light, packs down to a small size, easy to carry. I am a big guy, but still fit comfortably inside with room to shift at night. I am 6'3" and easily fit all the way in with it tied up tight around my head.
This bag was very dry, and its taken some abuse, but I don't know about the 30degree rating. I had to wear some very thick socks, a hat, and a synthetic more...