User Review: Marmot Sawtooth

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

Reviewed March 22, 1999 by an anonymous hiker

Rating:
Design: mummy
Fill: 600+ fill down
Temperature Rating: 20-30 degrees F
Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz. (long)
Price Paid: $160 ($220 retail)

One of, if not the best three season down bag on the market. I looked at nearly every bag (down and syn.) made before slipping into this one. Once I got in and examined the attention to detail, i had to have it. The stitching is super tight. The fabric is very tough and light. Even the stuff sack is the best i've seen.

I was weary of Marmot's bags cause i had heard they were constrictive, but i'm 6'1", 180 lbs, and fit perfectly, with some room to wiggle. If you want tight, try cramming yourself into a TNF Blue Kazoo. The temp rating is accurate. Notice that it's a 20 to 30 degree bag. I'm a very cold sleeper and it takes me down to 25 degrees. My feet have always froze in any other bag, but have yet to in this one. If I had any complaints, it would be that it gets a little clammy on the inside. But i think it's cause I sweat no matter what.

My second choice would have been a Sierra Designs Lewis (down), or a Moonstone 3D/Zone 2 (syn.).