Gear Review
Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Marmot Helium
By Steve_P
Ranked #193 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
September 15, 2009
I've had this bag for about a year. I consider myself an average sleeper for warmth and would rate it comfy at ~25F with long underwear.
Positives: light weight for the warmth- the long weighs 2lb 4oz in a 1 oz silnylon sack. Great construction like all marmot gear.
Negatives: no draft collar. IMO this is a bad omission as this one ounce addition can easily add 10F of warmth; I can feel the heat escaping across my upper chest. The cut is too big, esp from the waist up. You could fit a 300 pounder in this thing and I don't see too many 300 pounders backpacking :)
Summary: make the cut a bit smaller and add a draft collar; it would be both lighter and warmer and fit 99.9%
View Details: Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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.
3 Comments Last Reply: March 9, 2011 By: uneaqs
I use a womens model helium for this reason. I'm 6'2 210lbs and a womens regular fits me fine.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I'm 177cm 75kg and to me it feels quite spacious in the torso area which is great if you dont like being constricted or if you need to add extra layers.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Some hikers are tall and long-limbed. There are few bags that fit us and so many that are narrow and encroaching. Don't change the bag.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes