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Marmot sleeping bag question
« on: March 13, 2013, 09:12:26 PM »
Ok, I am not new to hunting or hiking, but am new to multiple nights in the backcountry.

I am looking at a Marmot Mystic 30 degree sleeping bag. It is synthetic fill. It is regularly $169 but is on sale for $82.  It weighs 3 pounds 10 ounces.  I can't find any reviews of it other than what is on Sierra's website.

I will be camping in Western Washington in places like Margaret and the Goat Rocks from June thru October.

My questions: 1) does any body have any experience with this actual bag? 2) Is the bag good for what I am looking for, other than price?

Thanks for your help

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2013, 09:28:47 PM »
I would look for a bag that is lighter and rated to at least 15 degrees.  I have the Marmot Sawtooth (15 Degrees) and love it.  Knowing you have a nice warm bag to crawl into at night is well worth the money.

Check www.steepandcheap.com . That is where I got my bag for over 50% off.

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2013, 09:36:09 PM »
That is really heavy for a 30 deg bag. Also, a 30 deg bag isn't warm enough for The Goat Rocks in October. I have a Marmot Trestle 15 deg bag, synthetic fill, and I'm not real impressed. Don't skimp on your bag and pad. A miserable, cold night will ruin a hunt.
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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2013, 10:00:42 PM »
Thanks for the responses. I was thinking that it was a little too heavy, but didn't know if I could beat the price.

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2013, 10:11:58 PM »
Good price. Too heavy. Too cold. You want.something rated 15 or 20 degrees and undrr 3 pounds.
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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2013, 11:11:53 AM »
watch steep and cheap, theyve had alot of 0-20 deg bags on there for under 200 lately

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2013, 11:24:00 AM »
I agree with the +15 recommendation.  I have the helium which is their high end 15 bag.  My buddy bought the sawtooth and has had good results, he just has to carry an extra pound.

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2013, 11:40:23 AM »
30 degrees is almost warm enough. For every 1000 ft of elevation the temp drops 5 degrees. So below 30 is common during the summer at high elevation. I would get 20 bag at a minimum. Fit is also important. If you're short buy a short or women's bag. The less empty space the more efficient the bag will be. Also buy a sleeping pad, buy a high R-Value one.

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2013, 09:37:35 PM »
You probably already know this but if you are planning on hiking on the wetside stick to synthetic and not down because when a down bag gets wet its done!!!!!!  Trust me I know!
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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2013, 10:05:56 PM »
That's what I've been reading.  Thanks for all of the replies.  The sale has ended so if the next guy to post thinks it was a great deal, keep it to yourself. :chuckle:

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2013, 10:11:54 PM »
The first bag I ever bought was a eureka 15* bag and I will tell you it was a pretty dang good bag for the money!  Its synthetic, is a little over 2 1/2 lbs and slept pretty warm.  I still use it but it is my extra bag I leave in my truck know.  They are pretty reasonably priced if I remember right.  Its been a few years though.
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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2013, 10:18:05 PM »
ok I just looked on campmor and they are 120.00 and pack weight is 3 lbs.  I know I didn't pay over 80 bucks for mine so I'm betting you could shop around and find a decent price.   The thing I have found about backpacking gear is for the most part the more you spend the better the gear!  I am a slow learner and like to spend lots of extra money on constant upgrades instead of just going all out! :chuckle:
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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2013, 10:11:43 PM »
Since you guys helped me last time, might as well try it again.  Looking at 2 new bags, same conditions.

Marmot Flathead 20 degree mummy 600 down. 2 pounds 9 ounces

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/marmot-20-f-flathead-down-sleeping-bag-600-fill-power-mummy~p~3046v/?filterString=sleeping-bags~d~208%2F&colorFamily=02

Sierra Designs 15 degrees Trade Wind down sleeping bag 600 fill. 3lbs

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sierra-designs-15-f-trade-wind-down-sleeping-bag-600-fill-power-mummy~p~5067r/?filterString=sleeping-bags~d~208%2F&colorFamily=01

THANKS FOR THE HELP

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2013, 08:22:39 AM »
Since you guys helped me last time, might as well try it again.  Looking at 2 new bags, same conditions.

Marmot Flathead 20 degree mummy 600 down. 2 pounds 9 ounces

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/marmot-20-f-flathead-down-sleeping-bag-600-fill-power-mummy~p~3046v/?filterString=sleeping-bags~d~208%2F&colorFamily=02

Sierra Designs 15 degrees Trade Wind down sleeping bag 600 fill. 3lbs

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sierra-designs-15-f-trade-wind-down-sleeping-bag-600-fill-power-mummy~p~5067r/?filterString=sleeping-bags~d~208%2F&colorFamily=01

THANKS FOR THE HELP
those seem VERY heavy for the price tag. seems you could pick up an 800 fill bag around 2lbs off BPL classified if youre patient for 2-250

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Re: Marmot sleeping bag question
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2013, 04:13:22 PM »
Check out the Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 15. Synthetic and 2.75lbs.

 


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