Marmot Col EQ

Marmot Col EQ

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user

Description

The Col EQ is a down cold weather (below 0°f) bag made by Marmot. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Marmot Col EQ Sleeping Bag (Fall 2008) The COL EQ Sleeping Bag by Marmot is a superb balance between warmth, weight, and durability. Good choice for Alaskan and Canadian Rockies' climbs. Features:Temp Rating: -20 degrees F / -29 degrees C Reg. Weight (US/Metric): 4lb 4 oz/1931grams Fits to: (Reg) 6' 0in. / 183cm; (Long) 6' 6in. / 198cm Shape: Wide Mummy w/collar Zip Option: Left and right zip Shell: Aerolight MemBrain N-150R Lining: Gossamer Micro N-130 WR finish Insulation: 800+ Fill Goose Down 9-baffle chest section Nautilus 6-baffle hood 11-baffle foot box Hidden draft tube pocket Reinforced foot box lining Stretch tricot baffles Velcro-free face muff Velcro free down-filled collar in.Feelyin. draw cords Zipper guards Down-filled draft tube Ground-level side seams Stuff sack and storage sack included"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Marmot Col EQ -20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag uses 800+ fill down and alternating baffles to assure you stay warm in absolutely harsh winter conditions. The Col EQ Sleeping Bag is built for winter mountaineering trips, climbing in Alaska, and winter camping in extremely cold regions. This Marmot sleeping bag is covered with Aerolight MemBrain one of the lightest waterproof, breathable, downproof fabrics available. When water must be kept in a thermos to keep it from freezing, sleep in the Marmot Col EQ Sleeping Bag to keep yourself from doing the same."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Marmot Col EQ strikes a superb balance between warmth, weight, and durability, making it the go-to bag for ascents and expeditions when you know the mercury is headed below 0 F.The Col EQ is filled with 800+Fill goose down which makes the bag remarkabley light and compressed considering the temperature rating."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Marmot Col EQ strikes a superb balance between warmth, weight, and durability, making it the go-to bag for ascents and expeditions when you know the mercury is headed below 0° F. Marmot Col EQ Features: 11-Baffle Foot Box Baffles are Vertical to Keep Down Around Your Feet 9-Baffle Chest Section Baffles Run Vertically in Core for Maximum Down Control. Rolling from Side-to-Side Won't Shift the Down Certified 800+ Fill Goose Down Independently Tested and Certified by International Down and Feather Laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah. Retested at Fill Time in Santa Rosa to Ensure 800 Fill Power Every Time. If the Down Does Not Meet Marmot's In-House Test, They Send It Back Down-Filled Draft Tube Eliminates Cold Leaks Through the Zipper "Feely" Draw Cords Ease Nighttime Cord Fumbling Ground-Level Side Seams Eliminates Drafts Hidden Draft Tube Pocket Inverts Into Draft Tube and can be Used to Store Watch or Alarm and Stay Out of Your Face Marmot MemBrain®, Waterproof/Breathable Fabric Marmot MemBrain, Waterproof/Breathable Fabric Nautilus 6-Baffle Hood 6 Chambers of Down Around Head for Better Down Control and Fit, Hood Cord is Positioned for Easy Access Reinforced Foot Box Lining To Handle the Extra Abuse of Boot Liners and Water Bottles Stretch Tricot Baffles Provide Ultimate Strength, Durability and Bag Life Stuff and Storage Sack Included Store and Pack Just Like Your Sleeping Bag Velcro®-free Down-filled Collar Keeps Warm Air Trapped in Your Bag; Collar is a Full 6-inch Baffle Width Integrated with the Draft Tube Velcro®-free Face Muff Keeps the Drawcord and Zipper Away from Your Face Zipper Guards Help Repel Biting Zipper Coils Compare Sleeping Bag Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge Size Shape Rating Loft Fill Inside Girth (shoulder/ hip/foot) Fill Weight Total Weight 6'0" Mummy (w/ full collar) -20 o 9" 800+ Goose Down 64"/60"/42" 38 oz. 4 lb. 4 oz. 6'6" Mummy (w/ full collar) -20 o 9" 800+ G"

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Col EQ
Reviewed by aardvark, Oct 12, 2005

"Oh yeh! I just love this bag. On climbs where I need a warm bag, I look forward to the comfort of this bag. The -20F rating is right on, maybe even conservative. Yet it is fairly lightweight with 800+ fill. I've never been cold in this bag, even in extreme conditions on Denali and Aconcagua."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Col EQ at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Col EQ Sleeping Bag (Fall 2008)$599.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Col EQ Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down$598.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Marmot Col EQ -20 Sleeping Bag 800+ Down$589.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Col EQ Sleeping Bag$509.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Col EQ Regular -20°F Sleeping Bag$599.00Buy Now
Col EQ Reg -20°F Sleeping Bag$619.00Buy Now

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