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Marmot Helium EQ Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

Item #MAR1629 | 83 in Stock
2 Star Rating

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By 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.

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2 Comments Last Reply: December 22, 2009 By:

By: December 22, 2009

the stuff sacks that come with all sleeping bags are worthless...invest in a better one!

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By: September 10, 2009

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.

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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 

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