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Marmot Col EQ -20 Sleeping Bag

Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & PadsRated: ***** by 19 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Col EQ -20°F Sleeping bag by Marmot is the bag to take when you know the temperature is going to be headed below 0 degrees.  The Col EQ is an 800+ fill goose down bag that is surrounded by a waterproof/breathable fabric called MemBrain, keeping your bag dry and warm no matter what weather you encounter.  Trusted on many mountaineering expeditions due to its durability, incredible weight to warmth ratio and all of the details Marmot added to make your sleeping experience just a little more peaceful.   
For example they added a 9 baffle chest section that runs vertically in core for maximum down control.  Rolling from side to side won't shift the down, eliminating cold spots throughout the night.  A nautilus 6 baffle hood has 6 chambers of down around the head for better down control and fit, and 11 baffles in the foot box are vertical to keep down around your feet.  Stay warm through the night with the Col EQ, that is until you have to use the restroom, than you are on your own.

Features:

  • "Feely" Draw Cords Ease Nighttime Cord FumblingQ1-Baffle Foot Box Baffles are Vertical to Keep Down Around Your Feet
  • 9-Baffle Chest Section Baffles Run Vertically in Core for Maximum Down Control. Rolling from Side-to-Side Won't Shift the Down
  • Certified 800+ Fill Goose Down
  • Down-Filled Draft Tube Eliminates Cold Leaks Through the Zipper
  • Ground-Level Side Seams Eliminates Drafts
  • Hidden Draft Tube Pocket Inverts Into Draft Tube and Used to Store Watch or Alarm and Stay Out of Our Face
  • Marmot MemBrain®, Waterproof/Breathable Fabric Marmot MemBrain, Waterproof/Breathable Fabric
  • Nautilus 6-Baffle Hood 6 Chambers of Down Around Head for Better Down Control and Fit, Hood Cord is Positioned for Easy Access
  • Reinforced Foot Box Lining To Handle the Extra Abuse of Boot Liners and Water Bottles
  • Stretch Tricot Baffles Provide Ultimate Strength, Durability and Bag Life
  • Stuff and Storage Sack Included Store and Pack Just Like Your Sleeping Bag
  • Velcro®-free Down-filled Collar Keeps Warm Air Trapped in Your Bag; Collar is a Full 6-inch Baffle Width Integrated with the Draft Tube
  • Velcro®-free Face Muff Keeps the Drawcord and Zipper Away from Your Face
  • Zipper Guards Help Repel Biting Zipper Coils

Campsaver.com

The Marmot Col EQ strikes a superb balance between warmth, weight, and durability, making it the go-to bag for ascents and expeditions when you know the mercury is headed below 0° F. The Col EQ is filled with 800+Fill goose down which makes the bag remarkabley light and compressed considering the temperature rating.

Features:

  • "Feely" Draw Cords Ease Nighttime Cord Fumbling
  • 11-Baffle Foot Box Baffles are Vertical to Keep Down Around Your Feet
  • 9-Baffle Chest Section Baffles Run Vertically in Core for Maximum Down Control. Rolling from Side-to-Side Won't Shift the Down
  • Certified 800+ Fill Goose Down Independently Tested and Certified by International Down and Feather Laboratory.
  • Down-Filled Draft Tube Eliminates Cold Leaks Through the Zipper
  • Ground-Level Side Seams Eliminates Drafts
  • Hidden Draft Tube Pocket Inverts Into Draft Tube and Used to Store Watch or Alarm and Stay Out of Our Face
  • Marmot MemBrain®, Waterproof/Breathable Fabric Marmot MemBrain, Waterproof/Breathable Fabric
  • Nautilus 6-Baffle Hood 6 Chambers of Down Around Head for Better Down Control and Fit, Hood Cord is Positioned for Easy Access
  • Reinforced Foot Box Lining To Handle the Extra Abuse of Boot Liners and Water Bottles
  • Stretch Tricot Baffles Provide Ultimate Strength, Durability and Bag Life
  • Stuff and Storage Sack Included Store and Pack Just Like Your Sleeping Bag
  • Velcro®-free Down-filled Collar Keeps Warm Air Trapped in Your Bag; Collar is a Full 6-inch Baffle Width Integrated with the Draft Tube
  • Velcro®-free Face Muff Keeps the Drawcord and Zipper Away from Your Face
  • Zipper Guards Help Repel Biting Zipper Coils

Altrec

Striking a superb balance between warmth, weight, and durability, the Marmot COL EQ -20 Degree Sleeping Bag is the go-to bag for ascents and expeditions when you know the mercury is headed below 0°F.

Features:

  • 9 baffle chest section
  • Down-filled draft tube
  • Feely draw cords
  • Ground-level side seams
  • Hidden Draft tube pocket
  • Hip Girth: 60in / 152cm Regular, 62in / 157cm Long
  • Insulation: 800 Fill Certified Goose Down
  • Length: 6'0" Regular, 6'6" Long
  • Liner Material: Omni N-140 WR
  • Marmot MemBrain Waterproof/breathable shell fabric
  • Nautilus 6-baffle hoodQ1 baffle foot box
  • Reinforced foot box lining
  • Shell Material: Aerolight Membrain N-090R
  • Shoulder Girth: 64in / 163cm Regular, 66in / 168cm Long
  • Stretch tricot baffles
  • Stuff sack and storage sack included
  • Temperature Rating: -20°F / -29°C
  • Velcro-Free face muff & down filled collar
  • Weight: 4lb 4oz / 1927g Regular, 4lb 9oz / 2073g Long

Mountain Gear

A superb balance between warmth, weight and durability, the Col EQ from Marmot is an excellent choice for Alaskan and Canadian Rockies' climbs (bear bell not included). 800-fill goose down, nature's warmest insulator, has been baffled heavily to allow for unmoving warmth.

Features:

  • "Feely" draw cords ease night time cord fumbling
  • Filled with 800 fill-power goose down insulation that provides an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio
  • Stuff sack and storage sack included
  • The Pertex Quantum shell and lining are downproof nylon that is soft and silky against the skin
  • The features are rounded out with a reinforced foot box lining, zipper guards, down-filled draft tube and ground-level side seams
  • This bag has a 9-baffle chest section, Nautilus 6-baffle hood and 11-baffle foot box; stretch tricot baffles
  • Velcro-free face muff and down-filled collar

SummitHut.com

The Col EQ - 20 inch from Marmot is a mountaineering classic that strikes a perfect balance between weight, warmth and durability, making it one of the best all around cold conditions bags made.

Features:

  • "Feely" drawcords cut back on nighttime fumbling
  • 9-baffle chest section with vertically running baffles in the core for maximum down control
  • Hidden draft tube pocket inverts into draft tube and can be used to store a watch or alarm and stay out of your face
  • Marmot MemBrain waterproof / breathable fabric
  • Stuff sack and storage sack included
  • The Velcro free down-filled collar keeps warm air trapped in your bag
  • The reinforced foot box lining handles the extra abuse of boot liners and water bottles

Backcountry.com

The Marmot Col EQ -20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag uses 800+ fill down and alternating baffles to assure you stay warm in absolutely harsh winter conditions. The Col EQ Sleeping Bag is built for winter mountaineering trips, climbing in Alaska, and winter camping in extremely cold regions. This Marmot sleeping bag is covered with Aerolight MemBrain—one of the lightest waterproof, breathable, downproof fabrics available. When water must be kept in a thermos to keep it from freezing, sleep in the Marmot Col EQ Sleeping Bag to keep yourself from doing the same.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Country of Origin:United States
Degree:-20F, -29C
Dimensions:Size for stature: 183 cm Size on shoulder: 163 cm Size on hip: 152 cm Size on foot: 107 cm
Draft Collar:Insulated draft tube
Fill:800 Fill Goose Down
Fill weight:2 lb 5 oz (Regular); 2 lb 8 oz (Long)
Fits to:6 foot (Regular); 6 ft 6 in (Long)
Insulation:800+ Fill goose down
Lining:Omni N-140 WR
Material:[Shell] Aerolight MemBrain; [lining] Omni
Max User Height:[Reg] 6ft; [lng] 6ft 6in
Recommended Use:Winter camping and mountaineering
Shape:Mummy
Shell Material:Aerolight MemBrain N-090R
Shoulder / Hip / Foot Circumference:[Reg] 64/60/42in; [lng] 66/62/4in
Shoulder / hip / foot girth:64 / 60 / 42 inches (Regular); 66 / 62 / 44 inches (Long)
Stuff Size:Not specified
Stuff or Storage sack:Both
Temperature:-20°F | -29°C
Temperature rating:-20 degrees Fahrenheit
Total weight:4 lb 4 oz (Regular); 4 lb 9 oz (Long)
Warranty:Lifetime
Weight:[Reg] 4lb 4oz (2073g)

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SizeColor
Left
Left
Right
Right
Tang
Tang
Tangerine
Tangerine
RegularN/A
Long639.00639.00    
Long - Left     608.95
Right   618.95  
Lft    619.00 
Long/Left Zip  638.95   
Reg/Right Zip  618.95   
Rht    619.00 
Regular/Left Zipper  619.00   
Regular/Right Zipper  619.00   
Reg/Left Zip  618.95   
Long/Left Zipper  639.00   
Long/Right Zipper  639.00   
N/A  638.95   

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Marmot Col EQ -20 Sleeping Bag Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Excellent Bag

Rating:*****

I just bought this bag for my wife. I have had one myself for 5 years. I used it on an Aconcagua climb (sleeping at 19,800ish), and have used it on other climbs and several winter camping trips in northern Minnesota.

The bag is very warm. I recommend the Long size for my height (6'2") so you have enough room to stretch your toes. It has good space in your torso area so you don't feel restricted in it.I chose this bag over the Marmot CWM (-40 bag) because it's significantly lighter, and if it's really really cold out you just wear more clothes to bed.

The owner of the climbing guide company I've used, Phil Erschler, told me he uses that bag everywhere in the world, from Everest to Vinson in Antarctica. He said on Everest at high camp maybe he sleeps in his down suit too. But I agree with his opinion that the weight/space savings of this bag over the CWM make a lot of sense.

I love the bag and would recommend it to anyone. Worth every penny when you're sleeping somewhere cold.

axaroth1208941 at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2008

good quality, well made

Rating:*****
Bought this product on sale 9 years ago paid just under 500$. I have not once regretted this purchase. I went from freezing at 20 degrees with a 0 degree rated bag to sleeping warm and cozy in negative temps. I crawl in cold and wake up warm. I have tested the bag to -17 without a tent and slept the whole night. Spent a night at the base of a climb in heavy wet snow without a tent and thought that my trip was going to be in trouble, but once the sun came out the bag dried out in less than an hour and the insulation never really got wet at all. The bag is light for it's capability and packs down super small considering. High quality construction. I have definitely taken good care of this bag always storing it hanging but am amazed that after 9 years it is still as brand new. I would pay retail for this bag without a second thought, the sale just made it a bonus. Definitely in my top 10 best gear purchases of all time.
Scott at Mountain Gear on 09/26/2009

oh yea

Rating:*****

buy this bag end of story
where this bag distinguisned its self is when my old bivy failed leaked like a sieve in 33 deg rain then the temp plunged latter on that evining the bag iced up some but very little and my body heat disipated most of the moisture at no time was the goose down compromised at no time was I uncomfortable i diddent evin know the bivy was leaking untill morning
this could have been a survival situation
its a thin line between a cool adventure and a real nightmare
scottflues

scottflues at Backcountry.com on 12/29/2008

Super Warm

Rating:*****

I spent the night on my buddies apartment room floor the other night and this thing kept me so warm I was sweeting. It was however around 72 degrees inside. The night after though I spent above treeline on a 14er in the winter. It was about -25 outside and I slept like a baby in nothing but my boxers. Plenty of room for my waterbottles and clothes in the sack. A really really great, warm bag. Nothing beats marmots down!

StockholmStallion at Backcountry.com on 12/29/2008

TOOOSTY YES

Rating:*****

I BOUGHT ONE AND TRIED IT OUT IN GRAIG CO. IN FEB 2009 , IT WAS ABOUT -25 OUTSIDE REAL WINDY WE WERE INSIDE UNCLE
BOB'S CAMPER HAD THE HEAT ON FULL BLAST ALL NIGHT 75-F ,SO I PUT ON HEAVY FLEECE PANTS AND SHIRT DOWN BOOTS AND THICK HAT . THE BAG ALL ZIPPED UP WAS SOMEWHAT WARM. I SHOULD HAVE USED A DOWN SUIT IN SIDE THE BAG . VERY GOOD
BAG THE - 20 VERSION

RICHARD ,NM at Backcountry.com on 07/26/2009

Ohhhh yea..

Rating:*****

I love this bag! This bag kept me amazingly toasty on a winter backpack trip. After my first night in this bag I slept so well I couldn't wait for bedtime the next night just to get my bod into this awesome bag! I used a medium compression bag and got this bag about as small as a beach ball. Worth every penny!

Tricia Nichols at Backcountry.com on 04/01/2009

"You need this bag"

Rating:*****
I wasn't sure at first if I was comfortable with the weight of the bag, but after getting it in the stuff sac and spending a couple nights in the Marmot Col EQ (Fall 2006) I am very pleased with my purchase. Extremely nice with high loft and easy zipping and draw cords. Also plenty of room and it packs nicely.
Matt at Moosejaw on 11/27/2006

Great Bag

Rating:****

This is an excellent bag. My friend who was 6'6" said it was a little small for him and he was using the long. Also it is definitely too warm for year round any conditions weather. If you sleep with it unzipped than you should be ok in warmer conditions, but other wise this is a excellent winter bag.

R0O at Backcountry.com on 04/27/2009

Marmot Col EQ Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down

Rating:*****

Nice, warm, super puffy down bag. Haven't pushed the -20 limit, but at 10 above I had to open the zipper. Quality materials and a good zipper that even I haven't managed to screw up. I fit mine in a granite gear size large compression bag and it makes it a nice, rock hard size. http://www.backcountry.com/store/GRG0005/Granite-Gear-Round-Rock-Solid-Compression-Sack.html Good setup.

Bob Baldwin at Backcountry.com on 03/23/2009

Great bag!

Rating:*****

I love this bag so much! After camping in a lean-to last winter in -15 degrees Fahrenheit weather I was sold. Having to take of layers when its that cold is so nice. The hood has plenty of room and the pouch hear the hood is a nice touch. this bag is great and defiantly worth the money

Gunnar Johnson at Backcountry.com on 12/17/2008