I was holding out for a Megalight to pop up on Gear Swap when I found a Hydrogen for a good price. I haven't used it yet, but am really liking the looks of the Hydrogen. I had a WM Highlite and Summerlite but found them too costricting. I wanted something a little larger. I get the feeling the Megalight and Hydrogen are similar bags (I'm sure the WM is a little better). Is this true. The Hydrogen the I picked up is the black 1/2 zip. It has a tag the says 2003. My research makes me think this is the 900FP bag. What is the general concensus on the temp rating on the is bag? Is it warm at 30F on an original Neoair?
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WM Megalight vs. Marmot Hydrogen
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I also tried the WM Highlite and although I "fit" I also found it constricting (6'2"/220lbs) which affected my sleep. I believe that I also tried out the Megalight first but would up with the Hydrogen from 2006 or so. It has kept me warm at 30F, no problems. It has a great face "muff" feature.
PS: I'm NOT sure the WM is a little better.
I love my megalite, it is very roomy on me.
When it gets cold, i put my clothes on the sides of me, takes up room and makes it warmer. If I need to put them on, I can actually do it in the bag. I have slept comfortably down into the high 20s.
Enough room that I can put my 40F 16 oz quilt inside too. The loft is then incredible, like 6-8", like a giant cocoon. I suspect have a feeling it would be good to single digits or low teens, but havent tried it yet.
I've had my Hydrogen comfortable down below freezing w/o any additional clothing (w/ a Neoair pad)- I think it is (as are other Marmot bags) pretty accurately rated.
I sold my Summerlite as it was too tight for me- darn nice bag, but I don't think I gave up much by going to Marmot.
I frequently find Marmot bags for very good prices, I seldom if ever find good deals on WM.
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