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Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
How do you compare the Marmot Pinnacle to the Helium?What bag...
By etiennecar2074384
Ranked #70 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
March 17, 2009
How do you compare the Marmot Pinnacle to the Helium?What bag would be warmer, the Pinnacle or the Helium?Please explain!
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By Steve_P
Ranked #32 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
September 15, 2009
I have both bags. The Pinnacle has a draft collar which I think makes it warmer. But it is also a 3lb 0oz bag and this is a 2lb 4oz bag for both in long.
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By Michael Facciolo
Ranked #3 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
March 18, 2009
The bags are rated the same on warmth, the difference is all in the weight. The Helium uses 850-fill down and the Pinnacle uses 800-fill down. This results in the Helium weighing 1lb 13oz and the Pinnacle weighing 2lb 8 oz (an 11oz difference). The fill rating attached to down describes its insulation properties. It tells the number of cubic centimeters taken up by one ounce of insulation. So 1oz of 850-fill takes up 850cc. This means that less weight of a higher grade fill can be used, thus reducing the weight of the bag while maintaining the same level of warmth. Hopefully all that makes sense. Let me know if you need some more clarification or anything.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Pertex 20d Quantum Ripstop,
- Insulation:
- 850-Fill goose down, Pertex 20d Quantum Taffeta
- Shape:
- Mummy
- Draft Collar:
- Yes
- Max User Height:
- [Reg] 6ft, [Lng] 6ft 6in
- Shoulder/ Hip/Foot Circumference:
- [Reg] 64/60/42in, [Lng] 64/60/42in
- Stuff Size:
- 7.5 x 15in
- Weight:
- [Reg] 1lb 13oz, [Lng] 2lb
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Degree:
- 15F
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking in cold climates
- Country of Origin:
- Barbados
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