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Marmot Helium EQ vs. Marmot Helium


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    Mike Barney
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    @eaglemb

    Locale: AZ, the Great Southwest!

    Can anyone point me to a good discussion on the differences in these 2 bags, or provide a quick overview here? I didn’t see anything on the Marmot site.

    Thanks,
    Mike B

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    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    Hey there, I believe that the EQ version has a Pertex Quantum exterior which is highly water resistant. Plus it is a little heavier (by about 6 oz).

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    Phil Barton
    BPL Member

    @flyfast

    Locale: Oklahoma

    This made me curious. I checked the tags that came on my Helium (bought 3/2004). It has Pertex Quantum for both the shell and liner.

    The Helium EQ came out shortly after I bought this bag.

    On Marmot’s website, I see that the EQ features Pertex Quantum N-090 Ripstop with Endurance for the shell and Pertex Quantum N-090 Taffeta for the lining. Probably more important for the weight gain is that the EQ features a full length zipper rather than the 1/2 length zipper of the Helium.

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    Karen Allanson
    Member

    @karen-1

    Yep, the EQ is actually a waterproof/breathable shell, which along with the full zipper accounts for the extra weight. I got the EQ version because I use the bag in winter and wanted to protect against moisture in tents / snow shelters.

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