User Review: Marmot Helium EQ

Marmot Helium EQ
Above: The current Helium EQ, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 31, 2007 by JamesS

Rating:
Design: mummy
Fill: 850+ down
Temperature Rating: 15
Weight: 2 pounds 2 oz

I've owned the plain vanilla model of the Marmot Helium and recently decided to get this new EQ model in a slightly longer version. Marmot rates both Helium models at 15 degrees and that's a relative figure. Generally I think I sleep a little colder than the ratings of sleeping bags. I really like the full length zipper on the EQ (as opposed to the weight reducing 3/4 length on the standard Helium) as it allows me to open up the bag when in warmer conditions.

Like the Helium the EQ will compress to the size of a loaf of bread (I usually pack mine in a waterproof compression sack) and when it really gets down close to the 15 degree rating of the bag I throw in a Mountain Hardwear Compressor Coat and Pants and put those on. With that combo I'm usually good down to single digit temps with this bag provided I have a good ground pad.

The membrain or whatever Marmot calls the outer covering of this bag really is waterproof - I know I used it in a snow cave and it got a little warm and "drippy" in the cave but no water got through to the down. All in all a fantastic near-four-season bag.

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Campmor 2 purchase options:	Helium EQ 15 Degree Down Sleeping Bag Regular	$429.00	Buy Now
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Helium EQ Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

$373.11

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Helium EQ Reg 15 Degree Sleeping Bag

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Helium EQ 15 Degree Sleeping Bag

$458.95

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