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Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down - Women's
I just bought this sleeping bag. I love it, but I have a tough...
By set100206483
Ranked #608 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
November 3, 2010
I just bought this sleeping bag. I love it, but I have a tough time stuffing into the XS stuff sack they send with. Any suggestions on stuffing a down bag? Should they really have sent a S stuff sack?
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By Mads
Ranked #26 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
December 26, 2010
One trick I've learned is to turn the bag inside-out before stuffing it in. The outer shell of the bag is treated with DWR for wind and water resistance, so it's harder for air trapped inside the bag to escape. When you flip it inside-out, it's easier for excess air to escape through the inner layer of the sleeping bag. Hope this is helpful!
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By moroni
Ranked #7 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
November 4, 2010
I agree with you about the XS size. Western Mountaineering does the same thing. I suggest using a S size compression stuff sack. You will then be able to control how much you want to compress your 850 fill sleeping bag. I feel the less compression on the higher loft down the better the bag will work. In fact I stuff mine in my day pack along with a few other down items which all fit neatly in the bottom compartment of my pack. Just a thought.
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By Kretzky
Ranked #506 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
November 4, 2010
Unzip it part way and start by stuffing the bottom of the bag in first. Just keep packin' and stuff the hood last. If you stuff the hood first it traps air in there and makes it a little more difficult. Hope that helps.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] LightForce N-120R DWR; [lining] LightForce P-100 DWR taffeta
- Insulation:
- 850-fill goose down
- Shape:
- mummy
- Draft Collar:
- , insulated draft tube
- Max User Height:
- 5 ft 6 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- 58 in
- Hip Circumference:
- 58 in
- Foot Circumference:
- [38 in ]
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Degree:
- 15 F
- Weight:
- 1 lb 13 oz
- Recommended Use:
- traveling light, backpacking, 3-season, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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