Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
Good bag, not for me
By SJ
Ranked #174 - Sleeping Bags
June 18, 2009
Great warmth and weight, had trouble with the "performance mummy cut" fit. I am 6'6" and while the bag contained me just barely length-wise, I had trouble getting the thing fully zipped up while i was in it. Also I was a little restricted inside with the hood all the way on.
Used it twice up in the Sierras on 20 degree nights at 12,000' and was never cold. Woke up with the bag covered in moisture but it never penetrated. Difficult to unzip and get out of (especially when you wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely struggling to vent it) when its fully zipped up with you inside.
Ended up exchanging it (thanks Backcountry!) for the MH Banshee 0 Degree because of the wider cut and full length zipper. Hard decision, especially to give up that extra pound of weight for the Banshee, but I think I'll be more comfortable in the long run. Also looking forward to testing out the Conduit shell on the Banshee.
For a smaller person than myself I highly recommend this bag especially for its ultralight weight and packability.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Superlight 15D (shell and lining)
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Shape:
- Mummy
- Draft Collar:
- Yes
- Max User Height:
- [Small] 5ft 6in, [Reg] 6ft, [Lng] 6ft 6in
- Shoulder/ Hip/Foot Circumference:
- [Small] 58/55/37in, [Reg] 60/56/38in, [Lng] 62/58/40in
- Stuff Size:
- 8 x 16in
- Weight:
- [Small] 2lbs 6oz, [Reg] 2lbs 10oz, [Lng] 2lbs 14oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Degree:
- 0F, -18C
- Recommended Use:
- Winter camping, alpine touring
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.