Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down |
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| Mountain Hardwear's Phantom 15 sleeping bag is Mountain Hardwear's coldest-rated bag under 2lbs, making it the bag of choice for low alpine ski touring and hut trips. It features the new alpine mummy cut in a Superlight down bag, meaning it's super easy to carry, and will keep you warm in below-freezing temps. 800-fill down provides insulation, while Mountain Hardwear's alpine mummy cut brings insulation closer to your body without uncomfortable restriction. In addition, the new comfort foot box design allows feet to rest naturally, with toes pointed slightly out. An ergonomic draft collar and down-filled face gasket keep your warmth inside the bag. |
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down |
Bottom Line: The Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 offers the best of both worlds—it's extremely lightweight for long tours, and it offers superior protection from cold alpine conditions. |
Reviews:
Phantom +15 is excellent
I just used this bag for 6 weeks straight while backpacking through the high sierra this summer (2004), above 10,000 feet most of the time experiencing nighttime temperatures between about 25 and 55 degrees F or so (guesstimate). I absolutely loved it. I am a 5'-4" 125 lb female and tend to get a bit cold easily. I never even had to cinch down the hood or draft collar. A bonus worth mentioning is that they make a small size, which fits me perfectly in length and has enough space around the torso that you don't feel clausterphobic (they also make a regular and long, I believe). It packs really really small and is unbelievably light. It is less than half the weight of my previous down bag that I used for 14 years. A possible down side is that part of the reason it is so light is the fabric. We were in a 3-season tent every night, so the sleeping bag was not subjected to much abrasion. It seems very thin, not like something you'd want to be dragging around in rocks and twigs, but then again I didn't test it. It could very well be quite strong fabric but is SEEMS thin. Also, I did notice that feathers seem to pop thru more frequently than they did with my old bag. On the positive side, the internal draft collar is cozy, and the draft tube along the zipper has a nice thick fabric strip along it so the zipper doesn't catch on it. Highly recommended if you are looking for an ultralight warm bag.
Super comfortable and warm
The Phantom is way compactable and warm. I spent a couple weeks in Alaska with it and it was plenty of insulation, but I also love it in warmer weather in Utah. Great versatility. The only problem I have with it is the 3/4 zip. It makes the bag a little annoying to get in and out. Other than that, it's a great bag.
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