Gear Review
Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Helium 15 comments
By ben3162344
Ranked #548 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
October 20, 2009
I purchased a Helium 15 degree for a September hike of the John Muir Trail. Night temps varied but lows in the high 20s at higher elevations. The bag was more than adequate and on a couple of the colder nights I swapped with my hiking partner who was sleeping cold in another top name 20 degree bag. I agree with some of the comments that suggested a neck draft collar would improve the bag. I also found that the zipper seemed inferior for this high end bag. It snagged easily and though it was also easy to free, having to do this multiple times to get the bag zipped was frustrating. Whatever weight was saved with this zipper was not worth the inconvenience. Marmot should fix this.
View Details: Marmot Helium Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Pertex 20D quantum ripstop
- Insulation:
- 850-fill down, Pertex 20D quantum taffeta
- Shape:
- mummy
- Draft Collar:
- yes
- Max User Height:
- (regular) 6 ft, (long) 6 ft 6 in
- Shoulder Circumference:
- (regular and long) 64 in
- Hip Circumference:
- (regular and long) 60 in
- Stuff Size:
- 7.5 x 15 in
- Degree:
- 15 F
- Weight:
- (regular) 2 lb 2 oz, (long) 2 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking in cold climates
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.