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Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
I do a lot of camping in the Pacific Northwest, so yes, I'm...
By Zalman
Ranked #750 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
October 21, 2009
I do a lot of camping in the Pacific Northwest, so yes, I'm in a "wet climate". But since these bags are not seam-taped anyway, does the EQ fabric really make a difference? Has anyone here purchased this bag and regretted NOT having the EQ shell?
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By Matt Allen
Ranked #623 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
November 13, 2009
correction... check out the mammut shield sleeping bag. No seams on the top, and the seams on the side and bottom are "bonded" or sealed. Nice bag, but pricey.
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By Geoffrey Buck
Ranked #366 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
November 7, 2009
Expanding on Kurt Z's response: the idea being that you're not going to try sleeping in a puddle. So as long as you keep the rain off the bag when it's packed and only dealing with some damp when it's unpacked the full waterproof, seam-taped treatment that waterproof shells get is overkill.
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By Kurt Zogorski
Ranked #403 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
October 22, 2009
No sleeping bags are seam sealed. It would just be far too expensive. I have a bag with waterproof/breathable fabric that isn't seam taped. It works nicely. Feathered Friends is a company in Seattle that is probably the most experienced with down and they dont seam tape their waterproof bags or down coats. I asked them about it and they said it wasn't needed.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Pertex Microlight; [shell] nylon mini ripstop (20D); [lining] polyester mini ripstop (100% recycled, 20D)
- Insulation:
- 850-fill down
- Shape:
- mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes
- Max User Height:
- (regular) 6 ft, (long) 6 ft 6 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (regular) 62 in, (long) 64 in
- Hip Circumference:
- (regular) 58 in, (long) 60 in
- Foot Circumference:
- (regular) 40 in, (long) 42 in
- Stuff Size:
- 7.5 x 15 in
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Degree:
- 15 F
- European Norm Comfort Rating:
- 28 F
- European Norm Lower Limit Rating:
- 16 F
- Weight:
- (regular) 2 lb 2 oz, (long) 2 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking in cold climates
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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