Backcountrygear.com 4th of July Sale

Grannyhiker · Post by **Grannyhiker** » June 21st, 2008, 11:18 am

http://www.backcountrygear.com/index.cfm?code=TS2309

I haven't looked at everything, but I noticed they have the Marmot Hydrogen (30*) and Helium (15*) bags on sale. The Helium also comes in a woman's model, also on sale. These are really great bags, as good as Western Mountaineering, and (unusually) quite accurate as to temperature rating. The Hydrogen is $247 and the Helium is $287. So if you're in the market for a lightweight sleeping bag, this might be the time. These appear to be the older models with the 3/4 length zipper. Marmot is now making them with full-length zippers, but those are heavier.

This outfit is located in Eugene. I've ordered from them a lot--their customer service is excellent. They have a lot of high quality, lightweight stuff that REI doesn't carry. Generally the stuff is shipped the same day I order and is on my doorstep the next afternoon.