Gear Review
Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Amazing. My best purchase.
By rdm3176431
Ranked #674 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
September 1, 2009
I got this sleeping bag (okay, my mom got it for my birthday!) for my hike on the John Muir Trail. It was less than half the weight of my old sleeping bag, and MAN was it toasty!
We had a freak cold-snap up in Tuolumne, and the temperature went below freezing several nights--we even had some hail in August! But unlike my buddies, who went to bed wearing every layer they owned, I was sweltering. I never had to keep it zipped up on even the coldest night.
On the minus side:
-It is pricey.
-The zipper is a bit annoying.
Plus or minus:
-For a 5'8" guy, it's perhaps a bit too large. I had lots of room to roll around in.
If you can afford it, it's worth a splurge.
View Details: Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
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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
Change me.