How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

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With water-resistant 650-fill-power down, the women's Marmot Angel Fire 25 sleeping bag places extra insulation in areas of increased heat loss, making it a reliable, all-purpose, 3-season bag.
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Best Use | Backpacking |
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Tested Lower Limit | 9.7 degrees (F) - EN |
Tested Comfort | 21.9 degrees (F) - EN |
Temperature Rating (F) | 21.9 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -4 degrees (C) |
Shell | 20-denier mini ripstop nylon |
Zipper Location | Right |
Insulation Type | Down |
Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
Fill | 650-fill-power duck down |
Lining | 20-denier nylon plain weave |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
Stuff Sack Size | 7.5 x 16 inches |
Stuff Sack Volume | 11.6 liters |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) |
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Purchased this to replace a Marmot Sunset 30 that my daughter had outgrown. I had intended to purchase a bag with syntheic fill, and had researched a couple of options. When we went in to our local REI to check them out, I put her in this bag first to keep her occupied while I pulled the other bags off the shelf. She of course loved it. It feels fantastic, and is billowly and beautiful. I had her try the other, synthetic, bags as well, but they couldn't hold a candle to this bag. I had read it was highly rated, so agreed to the purchase (after a long lecture about the importance of keeping it dry and treating it carefully). We used it for the first time last weekend on a trip up to Mt Rainier. It compresses like a dream and fluffed right back up when we pulled it out. My husband and I both tried it out, and were impressed. I have an REI Joule, and the outer layer of the Angel Fire felt more substantial and also more luxurious to me. I also highly prefer the color of this bag to the grey/pink of the Joule. I believe this bag is a bit heavier, but I would definitely consider it for myself were I in the market. Two thumbs up from me and the kiddo.
I’m a cold sleeper and generally freeze in my sleeping bag. Not anymore! This bag kept me toasty warm all night. I was cold at first but once it heated up, it was like a self-generating furnace. The neck draft roll is really nice and cozy too. The bag is light but roomy in the footbed which was important as I tend to be claustrophobic. I managed to get the zipper caught a few times but it was easy enough to unstick. The zipper is nice and sturdy. I’m very pleased with this bag and recommend it.
For those of y'all who saw the review saying the inside tag didn't match with temperature ratings advertised - the inside tag actually says it's rated to 25 degrees specifically for women. The comfort rating is 21.9 degrees for women and 9.7 degrees for men. See attached photo. I haven't used it outdoors yet, but it's very soft and comfortable. It also compresses down much further than advertised.
The tag and website specs says 21.4F for the comfort rating, but the bag itself has 30.4F as the rating. And certainly, as 28F, I was not comfortable. I was cold and sleeping in a puffy jacket along with two wool sweaters as well. The zipper is a little hard to pull up without snagging bag. But very soft and cushy. Toe box was perfectly sized for me.
I’ve only used this a couple times so far (not in much cold weather) but I can tell it’s very warm and I feel so cozy in it!
I got this bag for cold camping - who knew it would be the hero of winter storm Uri. 15 degrees, no power for days, but I was warm and even cozy on my couch in my Angel Fire bag. A+
I've only used this bag on one camping trip so far but I'm glad I picked this one! I'm a 6' tall girl and bought the Angelfire in the long length. So nice to finally have a sleeping bag where I can stretch out all the way and not have it pulling on me from foot to hood lol. There was more than enough space, and its very comfy. Like sleeping in a cloud. And that it has a gear pocket is a nice extra feature. :)
This product is fantastic, I love the little features like the phone zipper, the extra fabric to prevent warm air from leaving through the face hole, the extra padding on the hips, the shape of the foot box, the zipper on the other side. It compresses very small and is very warm. It's a great sleeping bag.
Awesome sleeping bag, super comfy and cozy! It packs up small and I love the inside pocket & extra partial zip on the right side for airflow on warmer nights. Plus the color is so nice! I’m 5’5” 150lb and I felt like I had plenty of room on the sides and at the feet without lots of unused space.
I'm pretty sure I've had my Angel Fire bag for over 15 years, maybe more. It's still keeping me warm and when not out camping, it serves as a blanket in the winter. Wash and fluff dry it still seems to retain all it's features. Thank you Marmot.