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September 7, 2010

Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45 Sleeping Bag Review

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REI (2009) (closeout)

The svelte Mountain Hardwear Phantom sleeping bag maximizes warmth while minimizing weight and bulkiness—perfect for low elevations and warm climates.

  • Slim shape holds insulation close to the body without being uncomfortably restrictive
  • Offers extra room at the elbows and hips while reducing volume around the head and from hips to knees
  • 3/4-length zipper increases weight savings
  • Insulated with superior European 800-fill-power goose down, blended and lab-certified in the United States
  • Superlight, high-tenacity nylon shell features a highly water-resistant acrylic finish
  • Box baffle construction maximizes loft and minimizes weight; 5 in. baffle width keeps down from shifting, so cold spots are prevented
  • Tuck-stitched baffles prevent threads from snagging and breaking
  • Warmth is optimized through differential cut of shell and lining fabrics, allowing the goose down adequate room to expand to its full loft
  • Insulated draft tube isn't sewn through and extends to bottom of bag to eliminate cold spots
  • Multi-baffled, tailored hood lies close along the sides of neck and face for easy warmth
  • When it's cold enough to cinch down hood, face gasket makes hood closure more comfortable and effective
  • Multibaffle Comfort Footbox is shaped to allow feet to rest naturally; shape preserves loft and allows down to drape closer to feet for more warmth
  • 2-way, locking zipper sliders stay in place when bag is partially unzipped for ventilation; snag-guards keep fabric from catching in zipper
  • Insulated zipper gusset seals in heat at base of zipper
  • Comes with mesh storage sack and stuff sack
  • Closeout

Zappos.com

The Mountain Hardwear® Phantom 45° is an extremely lightweight sleeping bag that is great for summer trips in lower elevations and warmer climates.
Premium, 800-fill down provides outstanding, lightweight warmth.
Performance mummy is cut snug, for maximum warmth and minimum weight.
Tight 5" baffle spacing creates optimal loft.
Lightweight two-way zipper for easy entry and exit.
Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening.
Six-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth.
Ergonomic draft collar blocks the escape of heated air from inside the bag. The two-piece collar drapes naturally over neck and shoulders creating a soft comfortable seal. Two draw cords can snug down as needed to secure the collar.
Insulated draft tube with anti-snag panel prevents cold spots along zipper.
Comfort Footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort.
Single-handed drawcords simplify adjustments.
Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack included.
Full length zipper.
Temperature rated 45° F/ 7° C.
Insulation: 800-fill goose down.
Lining: 20D nylon taffeta.
Shell: Superlight 15D ripstop.
Stuffed diameter: 6"
Stuffed length: 10"
Inside length: 84"
Shoulder girth: 62"
Foot Girth: 40"
Weight: 1 lb 1 oz.

SummitHut.com

The Phantom 45 Degree Down Sleeping Bag is designed for high performance in warm temperatures. Make summer trips a breeze with this lightweight, super-packable bag insulated with 800-fill goose down!

Features:

  • Comfort footbox follows your natural foot positon and works with the Performance mummy cut to give you more warmth with less bulk
  • Full-length zipper allows you to use the sleeping bag as a blanket or increase ventilation when it gets too warm
  • Insulated draft tube has an anti-snag panel to keep warmth from escaping out of the zipper
  • Mesh storage sack keeps your sleeping bag nice and lofty when you're at home
  • One-handed drawcords allow for fast and easy adjustments
  • Six-chamber hood design maintains an even loft and works with the down-filled gasket to keep cool drafts from invading through the hood
  • Stuff sack compresses your sleeping bag for more space-efficient packing on the trail
  • Tight five-inch baffle spacing offers optimum loft for plenty of pillowy comfort away from home

Mountain Gear

Stay ultra-warm during your summer adventures without any extra weight when you pack up the Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45 sleeping bag. Reap the benefits of ultra-warm 800-fill goose down insulation in a baffled, performance mummy cut bag that keeps you warm around your head, toes, and torso with tight, 5-inch baffles, a 6-chamber hood, down-filled face gasket, and comfort footbox.

Features:

  • Allow your feet to rest naturally in the Comfort Footbox
  • Insulated draft tube and ergonomic collar keep in the heat along the full-length zipper
  • Overpower the harshest weather with the efficient insulating power of 800-fill, goose down with close 5-inch spacing between the baffles to keep warmth where it belongs
  • Pack it away in the nylon mesh storage sack or stuff sack
  • Reduce weight and stay warmer in the mummy cut fit that provides maximum thermal efficiency with tight, 5-inch baffle spacing for optimized loft
  • Seal in warmth with the down-filled face gasket and tailored, 6-chamber hood
  • Single-handed draw cords

Oregon Mountain Community

Tipping the scales at just over a pound, the Mountain Hardwear Phantom™ 45 is the lightest bag in our line. A great summer bag for lower elevations and warmer climates, the Phantom 45 has a snug mummy fit built from Superlight 15 denier fabric. Insulated with 800-fill down.

Features:

  • Comfort Footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort
  • Dual #5 zippers minimize weight and provide ventilation options
  • Face gasket and tailored hood comfortably block drafts at the hood opening and seal in warmth
  • Insulated draft tube and collar block cold spot
  • Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack includedS/4 length, lightweight two-way zipper
  • Performance mummy is cut snug, for maximum warmth with minimum weight
  • Single-handed draw cords simplify adjustments
  • Tight 5" baffle spacing keeps down from shifting and prevents cold spots

Campsaver.com

Tipping the scales at just over a pound, The Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45 is the lightest bag in their line. A great summer bag for lower elevations and warmer climates, the Phantom 45 has a snug mummy fit built from Superlight 15 denier fabric. Insulated with 800-fill down.

Features:

  • 3/4 length, lightweight two-way zipper
  • Comfort Footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort
  • Face gasket and tailored hood comfortably block drafts at the hood opening and seal in warmth
  • Insulated draft tube and collar block cold spots
  • Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack included
  • Performance mummy is cut snug, for maximum warmth with minimum weight
  • Single-handed draw cords simplify adjustments
  • Tight 5" baffle spacing keeps down from shifting and prevents cold spots

Campmor

The Mountain Hardwear Phantom™ 45 is a great summer bag for lower elevations and warmer climates.
  • Performance mummy cut for maximum warmth and minimum weight.
  • Tight 5" baffle spacing creates optimal loft.
  • ¾ length, lightweight two-way zipper.
  • Face gasket and tailored hood seal in warmth.
  • Insulated draft tube with ergonomic collar.
  • Comfort footbox allows natural foot position.
  • Single handed drawcords simplify adjustments.
  • Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack included.
  • Left side zipper only.


Moosejaw

The Phantom 45 Degree Sleeping Bag by Mountain Hardwear. Tipping the scales at just over a pound, the Phantom 45 is the lightest bag in our line. A great summer bag for lower elevations and warmer climates, the Phantom 45 has a snug mummy fit built from Superlight 15 denier fabric. Insulated with 800-fill down.


KLmountainshop

Tipping the scales at just over a pound, the Phantom™ 45 is the lightest bag in The Mountain Hardwear line. A great summer bag for lower elevations and warmer climates, the Phantom 45 has a snug mummy fit built from Superlight 15 denier fabric. Insulated with 800-fill down.

Features:

  • 480 g.; 1 lb. 1 oz.
  • 800-Fill Goose Down
  • Comfort Footbox follows natural foot position for maximum warmth and comfort
  • DOWN
  • Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at the hood opening
  • Ergonomic draft collar blocks the escape of heated air from inside the bag. The two-piece collar drapes naturally over neck and shoulders creating a soft comfortable seal. Two draw cords can snug down as needed to secure the collar.
  • Hugs the body for maximum warmth while reducing weight
  • Insulated draft tube with anti-snag panel prevents cold spots along zipper
  • Lightweight two-way zipper for easy entry and exit
  • Nylon mesh storage sack and stuff sack included
  • Performance Mummy Cut
  • Performance mummy cut is snug, for maximum thermal efficiency warmth and minimum weight
  • Premium, 800-fill down provides outstanding, lightweight warmth
  • Single-handed drawcords simplify adjustments
  • Six-chamber hood design maintains even loft around head for consistent warmth
  • Superlight 15D Ripstop
  • Tight 5" baffle spacing creates optimal loft
  • Updated for Spring 2010 with a full length zipper

This description was also provided by: Altrec


O2GearShop.com (2010)

Tipping the scales at just over a pound, the Phantom™ 45 is the lightest bag in our line. A great summer bag for lower elevations and warmer climates, the Phantom 45 has a snug mummy fit built from Superlight 15 denier fabric. Insulated with 800-fill down.

Super comfy bag!

neverenoughdmb at REI (2009) (closeout) on 08/08/2010
Rated: 5
This is an amazing bag, I have only used it a couple times. So far so good. It is amazing down material. It's Very very light and it packs small too. I am 5'11" 200lbs and it works great to get a long bag. Call me crazy but I like having the extra room at my head and feet. I have yet to try it in colder conditions but I am sure it will be plenty warm. You can't go wrong with this bag! This bag is down so if you are going to be camping in rainy conditions I would consider synthetic. I have 2 Mountain Hardware bags and love them both!

Incredibly good!

Soren from Denmark at REI (2009) (closeout) on 08/08/2010
Rated: 5
This is an amazing sleeping bag! When I first got I was a little worried that it might be too cold, because it is so light and there seems to be so little down and you can almost look through it. But no need to worry!

It's warm, comfortable, light and packs very small.

I will only use for summer camping. In high altitude or during cold nights in the summer I add a silk liner, then it's perfect, but in normal conditions the silk liner will make it too warm for summer camping.

Great weight to warmth ratio

JD at Campsaver.com on 05/05/2010
Rated: 4
I have used and older NF synthetic bag for years and needed something lighter and smaller for and upcoming 50Mile Trek. I got a chance to try this bag out last weekend in the RRG and it was GREAT!

SUPER light - Great Bag!

Seth at Altrec on 06/16/2009
Rated: 5
I bought this bag because I needed something that could function as a 3 season bag and be highly compactible - I don't think I could have asked for anything better. This bag compacts smaller than a squashed loaf of bread. It kept me toasty in 40 degrees with no tent. Highly Recommend.
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