Gear Review
Marmot Helium EQ Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Review Title
By dad39cu558450
Ranked #518 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
September 10, 2009
I've been using the Helium for a little over a year and sadly I'm sending it back. I've used it mostly for backpacking trips (desert, beach, mountains)...and I've never been cold. The coldest temps I've used it in have been the upper 30s low 40s. However, I started to notice an increase in stray feathers after only a few uses. This trend would continue to the point where I had about 7 duct tape patches. All the feathers were escaping where the baffles intersected...there were no rips or tears. This seems like a lot of wear and tear for a $400 sleeping bag. Too bad, I really liked it's performance and weight. Oh, and the left hand zip was pretty frustrating in a right handed bivy with not a lot of room to maneuver.
View Details: Marmot Helium EQ Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Membrain 2L nylon ripstop
- Insulation:
- 850-Fill goose down
- Shape:
- mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes, insulated draft tube
- Max User Height:
- (Reg) 183 cm, (Long) 198 cm
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (Reg) 158 cm, (Long) 163 cm
- Hip Circumference:
- (Reg) 147 cm, (Long) 152 cm
- Foot Circumference:
- (Reg) [102 cm ], (Long) [107 cm ]
- Stuff Size:
- 17.7 x 35.5 cm
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Storage Sack:
- yes
- Waterproofing:
- n/a
- Degree:
- 15 F
- Weight:
- (Reg) 552.8 g, (Long) 680 g
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: December 22, 2009 By: Stephen M. Bennett
the stuff sacks that come with all sleeping bags are worthless...invest in a better one!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
I agree with the prev review about the stuff sack...super tight and it did tear pretty easily along the drawstring and cinch. Not a big deal but worth getting a better stuff sack.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes