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Marmot Sleeping Bag
Thirty six years ago two friends established the brand we know today as Marmot. Eric and Dave had a love of the outdoors and it was during their college days, while on adventures that Marmot was founded.
Knowing the value of down and its qualities of warmth and weight the first of many products were designed. Today this legacy remains with the company continuing to manufacture the highest quality performance products.
Marmot sleeping bags are designed for a good night’s sleep whether you are camping backpacking, hiking or alpine climbing in the hardest climate. Their collection includes down insulated, expedition, kids, synthetic insulated or utralight with the price ranging from $50 to over $400. Construction is tried and tested for comfort, warmth and durability.
Marmot provides a full selection of sleeping bags to meet your requirements. Consideration must be given to the long term purpose of the sleeping bag and the specific qualities you require.
The list within each category is quite extensive. Brief overviews of some of the more popular models include:
Marmot Lithium
Plenty of positive feedback accompanies this sleeping bag. It is filled with the highest quality down and is ideal to zero degrees Fahrenheit. A regular 6’0” or long 6’6” size are available for the taller person. This bag weighs in at 2lb 15 oz or 1332 grams.
The Pinnacle
All round ever popular and good quality 3 season bag with good down insulation and extra in the foot area. Certified 800+ Fill Power Goose Down.
Womans Helium: Gives extra down warmth where women need it adding to the commitment of the company to provide warmth and comfort for all customers. 850+ Fill Power Goose Down provides light warm carrying for backpacking and mountaineering.
Hydrogen
Excellent very lightweight for cool weather expeditions best weight to warmth available in the market .
Atom
Another down sleeping bag excellent as a bivvy bag on extreme climbs. The silky fabric provides the comfort making it a great bag for warm- weather bivvies and camping. It has a temperature rating of 40F and weighs 1lb 8oz
CWM MemBrain
Constructed for the harshest conditions this sleeping bag has the longest list of features.The fabric is breathable and waterproof. Although expensive this bag will provide the warmth and comfort necessary if you are a serious harsh environment hiker. The tag reads – 40F
Helium Membrane
A waterproof and breathable fabric called MemBrain as well as 850+ goose down ensures you will stay warm in this lightweight system. A baffle-hood and afootbox adds to the comfort in alpine climates.
Never Summer
Rated highly by reviewers the Never Summer bag is ideal for shoulder season weather making it the ideal bag when those sub-freezing temperatures are close. Use for climbs and treks for 0 degrees Fahrenheit
Down Yurt
A rectangular bag which is great for tent or back country hut use. A zip extends right around the bag allowing you to use it as an extra layer of down when needed at home. Also available in synthetic and comes in a duffel bag with a shoulder strap for easy carrying. The Yurt models will zip together.
Always Summer
One of the special features of this bag is the foot compartment for a heat packet to keep your feet toasty. A bag especially designed for the comfort you need in the summer outdoors.
Sawtooth
Users love this bag for all its features and reliability. This is great all-rounder and it has been around for years. The perfect balance or warmth and weight makes it a leader. Good price as well.
Marmot offers so many more makes and models to appeal to the family. Special childrens models are available as well as the extra warmth for women. A choice of sizes and colors adds to the selection as well as shapes for maximum comfort. Marmot will fit any sleeping bag with your plans to make sure your needs are met.