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Marmot Lithium Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down

Item #MAR1122 | 5 in Stock

Hi all- I'm going to be climbing Kilimanjaro in April, and...

By Ranked #402 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags February 18, 2010

Hi all- I'm going to be climbing Kilimanjaro in April, and looking for a solid bag that will perform in all of the 5 climate zones I will be passing through. I checked on "Kili gear list" sites & blogs, and a 0-degree bag seemed to be a common recommendation. Does ANYONE have any thoughts on this bag... concerning moisture... should I go with a colder bag? Any thoughts of this vs. the Mtn. Hardwear Banshee?? It seemed that that one was comparable with more solid weather protection, but sacrificing some breatheability. This about tops off my price range. Help?

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By Ranked #83 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags April 5, 2012

I wanted to see how your climb went... Im scheduled to summit Kili in October before the wet season. I just purchased this bag and wanted to see how your bag panned out. -c

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By Ranked #115 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags February 22, 2010

The group that I climb with recommends a 10 degree bag, so I doubt unless you know you sleep cold that you need anything rated for weather colder than a 0 degree bag. I would question weather you really need the waterproof construction that the Lithium offers. I have an older Mountain Hardwear sleeping bag with a conduit shell, and I think because of the waterproof membrane the sleeping bag is much bulkier and a little heavier than equally warm sleeping bags with a standard DWR shell. Personally, for my needs (sleeping in a tent) I'll take a lighter sleeping bag that packs up smaller over the waterproof shell - you just need to make sure that you take necessary precautions (I always line the inside of the stuff sack with a trash compactor bag and then unpack and stuff the sleeping bag inside the tent). At the price range of the Lithium, you could also look at the Western Mountaineering Antelope - I have this and it is a great 5 degree sleeping bag and it weighs 5 oz less than the Lithium (which is listed at 2 lbs 12 oz, not 2 lbs 3 oz). If you are looking at Mountain Hardwear, I'd personally look at the Phantom rather than the Banshee. Another really solid option would be a sleeping bag by Montbell - I really like their bags because the have the stretch feature which makes the bag seem less confining. The U.L.SS.Down Hugger #0 bag is about the same weight as the Lithium and has the stretch feature. If you are sold on the more weatherproof shell then the Lithium looks like it would be the way to go.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[shell] Pertex Microlight; [lining] Pertex Microlight 
Insulation:
850+ fill down 
Shape:
mummy 
Draft Collar:
no 
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 
Stuff Size:
7.5 x 15 in 
Stuff Sack:
yes 
Storage Sack:
yes 
Degree:
0 F 
European Norm Comfort Rating:
18 F 
European Norm Lower Limit Rating:
6 F 
Weight:
(regular) 2 lb 12 oz 
Recommended Use:
cold-weather backpacking, mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 

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