How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

Make year-round camping fun with the men's Marmot Never Winter 30° sleeping bag. The 650-fill-power Down Defender down resists moisture from inside or outside the bag to keep you cozy in cold temps.
Imported.
Best Use | Backpacking |
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Tested Lower Limit | 32 degrees (F) - ISO |
Tested Comfort | 41 degrees (F) - ISO |
Temperature Rating (F) | 30 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -1 degrees (C) |
Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 14.7 oz. |
Shell | 20-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop |
Zipper Location | Left/Right |
Insulation Type | Down |
Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
Fill | 650-fill-power duck down |
Fill Weight | Regular: 9.9 ounces |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Lining | 20-denier 100% recycled nylon taffeta |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
Fits Up To (in.) | Regular: 72 inches |
Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular: 64 inches |
Hip Girth (in.) | Regular: 59.1 inches |
Stuff Sack Size | Regular: 7.5 x 16.1 inches |
Stuff Sack Volume | Regular: 25 liters |
Gender | Men's |
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Warm bag that packs down well and is light weight. But I don't love the top double zip. My feet would get hot and there was no way to vent because I could only open up the top part of the bag. Other bags with a full zip, I can either open up a vent hole for the feet, or unzip the whole bag and use it more like a blanket. Although I didn't end up using, I like the interior phone/watch/headlamp pocket.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I luckily bought the long model even though the normal one is for up to 6'. Very glad I did that. As my first sleeping bag, I got advice from so many people. Some told me to adhere to the temp rating, some said get a lower rating and just sleep on top of it if it's hot. I should have listened to my more experienced friend about sleeping on top. Temps dropped to 40 and I wish I got a bag that was rated even 20 or below. I was wearing just a t-shirt and running pants to sleep and everyone said I ought to just wear more to bed, but I like being less restricted when sleeping. The bag was just enough but would have liked to be a bit warmer. I ended up wearing running pants and a merino base layer to sleep for 50 degrees and it was fine. The material was nice, soft, and light. I appreciated the zips a lot but didn't get to try the split zip at my legs. Highly recommend for the quality!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The only reasons I chose a 4 instead of a 5 are mainly because he hasn't tried it yet. I'm sure it's amazing, but there's always room for improvement. Which leads me to the second point, the colors. We just aren't people who appreciate noisy things. Muted solid colors are our favorite. So this is a little loud for us. But that has zero to do with quality, so overall we're thrilled.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this bag. Just got back from a trip to the desert southwest. Handled the fluctuations of temperature well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very warm and compact sleeping bag. The zippered toe box should come in handy for warmer nights in the woods.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome bag. Good weight and size. When it comes time, I’ll definitely buy another one!