User Review: Marmot Pounder

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

Reviewed October 17, 2006 by Dwight Shackelford

Rating:
Design: Mummy
Fill: Primaloft Sport
Temperature Rating: 40F
Weight: 22 oz.
Price Paid: $119

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.

I used it another time, at 70 degrees, and I was comfortable, though slightly cool.

I use a RidgeRest closed cell pad.

I toss and turn a little when I sleep, and don't usually sleep with my head in the hood. Given how quickly my leg got cold when some blankets slipped off me (luckily I was car camping and was able to call in reinforcements the next night), it felt like there was maybe too much air permeability in this bag.

For a trip where temperatures are over 65F and I have some sort of liner, sure. For anything below that, it is really a bit too iffy for me.

I've learned my lesson and ordered a 0F bag. I can always unzip a bit if I get too warm.

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