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Marmot Pounder

Marmot Pounder

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 9 Trailspace users

Description

The Pounder is a synthetic warm weather (above 35°f) bag made by Marmot. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Campmor:
"Special Edition synthetic bag for 3-season backpacking or on the river. Primaloft Sport insulation - High loft insulation, blending micro and macro denier fibers to maximize softness, durability and compressibility. Superior water repellent finish for warmth when wet and fast drying. Astral Rip N-100R shell fabric - 20 denier high tenacity nylon is ultra lightweight and compressible. Omni N-140 lining fabric - 30 denier super soft Meryl nylon taffeta. Blanket construction. 'Feely' draw cords. Snagless draft tube. Velcro-free face muff. Classic trapezoidal foot box. Two hang loops. Lightweight compression stuff sack and storage sack included. Left zip only."

From Backcountry.com:
"Take a hint from the name-the Marmot Pounder 40 Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bag weighs only 16 ounces, and it provides quality PrimaLoft insulation for summer camping. The ultra-low weight makes this Marmot sleeping bag great for everything from through hiking to bike tours. Baffled construction eliminates cold spots while a high-coverage hood wraps your head in warmth. The Pounder Sleeping Bag's PrimaLoft fill holds its insulation qualities even when wet, so it will save the trip if unexpected rain infringes on your night under the stars."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Marmot Pounder : For through hikers and aficionados of lightweight travel that demand the versatility of synthetic insulation, this is the bag. Marmot Pounder Features: Nautilus Hood: the same construction as Marmot's 8000m jacket hood, a 3D hood that wraps around your head and reduces heat loss. Velcro® Free Face Muff: eliminating a rough spot against the face Feely Draw Cord: two different shaped cords around the hood for easy night time adjustments Zipper guard: keeps the draft tube fabric from getting caught in the zipper Trapezoid Foot box: matches the shape of your feet, wider in the toe area and narrower in the heels. Shape: Size: Rating: Loft: Fill: Inside Girth: (shoulder/ hip/foot) Fill Wt.: Total Wt.: Mummy 6'0" 40 o F 3 in. Primaloft Sport 60"/57"/40" 8.5 oz. 1 lb. 5 oz. Mummy 6'6" 40 o F 3 in. Primaloft Sport 62"/58"/42" 11 oz. 1 lb. 8 oz."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Marmot Pounder 40F Reg 40 Degree Sleeping Bag (Fall 2009) Pounder Sleeping Bag by Marmot Specifications: Temp Rating: 40 F, 5 C Reg. Weight US/ Metric: 1lb 0ozs / 453 grams Sizes Reg: 6'0in., Long: 6'6in. Zip option: LZ Shell material: Astral N-100R, 20d HT Lining: Omni N-140 Insulation: Primaloft SB Features: Lightweight compression stuff sack and storage sack in.Feelyin. draw cords Two hang loops Snagless draft tube Velcro-free face muff Blanket construction Classic trapezoidal foot box Updated Primaloft SB insulation"

User Reviews

rated 0 of 5 stars Men's Pounder
Reviewed by TheEther, Nov 15, 2009

"I rated the Pounder with 0 stars as useless. Maybe that's a little harsh but I do want to bring attention to Marmot's rating of this a bag as a 40 degree bag. . . and it's an outright lie.

The Marmot Pounder synthetic is NOT a 40 degree bag and is at best a 50-55 degree bag as long as you have 2 pairs of socks, a base layer, a fleece layer and a toboggan on when you get in (and it's not windy)."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Unisex Pounder
Reviewed by Bob Lutz, Sep 27, 2009

"Purchased my Marmot Pounder in good used condition at an REI sale. Bag is rated at 40-degrees, but I recently used it in Yosemite when the overnight temp in late September was 50-degrees but woke up cold the first night even when sleeping in a small one-man tent."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Unisex Pounder
Reviewed by Gecko, Mar 29, 2009

"As an ultra-lightweight backpacking grandma who doesn't like getting hot at night, I bought the Marmot Pounder specifically because it is NOT a cold weather bag.

I use a 3 part sleep system in order to get the most of of an ultra-lightweight sleeping setup."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Unisex Pounder
Reviewed by Liz, Mar 06, 2007

"I really like this bag and have taken it on a few trips. Packs down super-small. Mine weighs 19 oz, instead of 16 as advertised, but still very light.

ONE COMPLAINT: the temp rating is not accurate. I spent a very cold night in ~50 degree weather. Great for a summer bag, but not warm enough for 3-season."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Pounder
Reviewed by seahiker, Nov 19, 2006

"This review dings the bag on its exaggerated temp rating. This is not a 40 degree bag, ever. As the temperature descended through the 50s it was comfortable, so advise using when 50 is the lowest expected temperature. It is really very lightweight and packs to a grapefruit, making an excellent summer (or thereabouts) backpacking bag."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Pounder
Reviewed by Dave_S, Nov 02, 2006

"Awesome bag if you're looking for quality and light weight. Packs down nice and small and is super-light. Haven't used it below 60°F but worked well down to there. Stayed nice and warm. We highly recommend this as a summer bag."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Pounder
Reviewed by Dwight Shackelford, Oct 17, 2006

"I was very, very, very cold in this bag one night. The temperature was 52F, and humidity was relatively high. I was in a tent. I bought it because it was a very lightweight bag. I didn't realize it was also a very lightweight bag. I was nearly to the point of starting to shiver."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Pounder
Reviewed by Miles Trail, Sep 14, 2006

"It is an awsome piece of gear. The lightest bag of its size and temp rating, it's roomy -- I probably could get an extra person in it if they were pretty small and we knew each other very well. Plus if I realy want to I can get it in a 4. 5" by 9."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Pounder
Reviewed by MaxG, Jun 09, 2006

"The lightest bag out there for the warmth/versatility factor.

Packs ultra small, about half the size of the stuff sack that's provided. Really is incredibly warm if considering how light it is.

Get a liner or sleep in long underwear, the bag is going to stick to your legs/back when things get sweaty, but I suppose that's the downfall of all bags that aren't fleece lined."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Pounder at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
3 purchase options:		Pounder 40 Degree Sleeping Bag Regular (Old Style)$99.96Buy Now
Pounder 40 Degree Sleeping Bag Long$109.98Buy Now
Pounder 40 Degree Sleeping Bag Regular$109.98Buy Now

Backcountry.com		Pounder Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Synthetic$135.16Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community		Pounder Sleeping Bag$128.95Buy Now

Moosejaw		Pounder 40F Reg 40 Degree Sleeping Bag$169.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors		Pounder 40 Degree Sleeping Bag$168.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com		Marmot Pounder 40 Sleeping Bag Synthetic$168.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:		Pounder +40 Sleeping Bag - Regular$169.00Buy Now
Pounder +40 Sleeping Bag - Long$179.00Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:		Pounder 40degF Sleeping Bag (Reg)$168.95Buy Now
Pounder 40degF Sleeping Bag (Long)$178.95Buy Now

Massey's		Pounder 40F Long Sleeping Bag$179.00Buy Now

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