Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

 Brand : Mountain Hardwear
Item : MHW0071
Mountain Hardwear's Phantom 15 sleeping bag is Mountain Hardwear's coldest-rated bag under 2lbs, making it the bag of choice for low alpine ski touring and hut trips. It features the new alpine mummy cut in a Superlight down bag, meaning it's super easy to carry, and will keep you warm in below-freezing temps. 800-fill down provides insulation, while Mountain Hardwear's alpine mummy cut brings insulation closer to your body without uncomfortable restriction. In addition, the new comfort foot box design allows feet to rest naturally, with toes pointed slightly out. An ergonomic draft collar and down-filled face gasket keep your warmth inside the bag.
Price: $329.95
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Product Reviews
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down



Phantom +15 is excellent
I just used this bag for 6 weeks straight while backpacking through the high sierra this summer (2004), above 10,000 feet most of the time experiencing nighttime temperatures between about 25 and 55 degrees F or so (guesstimate). I absolutely loved it. I am a 5'-4" 125 lb female and tend to get a bit cold easily. I never even had to cinch down the hood or draft collar. A bonus worth mentioning is that they make a small size, which fits me perfectly in length and has enough space around the torso that you don't feel clausterphobic (they also make a regular and long, I believe). It packs really really small and is unbelievably light. It is less than half the weight of my previous down bag that I used for 14 years. A possible down side is that part of the reason it is so light is the fabric. We were in a 3-season tent every night, so the sleeping bag was not subjected to much abrasion. It seems very thin, not like something you'd want to be dragging around in rocks and twigs, but then again I didn't test it. It could very well be quite strong fabric but is SEEMS thin. Also, I did notice that feathers seem to pop thru more frequently than they did with my old bag. On the positive side, the internal draft collar is cozy, and the draft tube along the zipper has a nice thick fabric strip along it so the zipper doesn't catch on it. Highly recommended if you are looking for an ultralight warm bag.


Heavenly Phantoms
Just came back from a trip to the Big Sur area of California. During Thanksgiving night the temperature dropped to the mid 30s, and I was nice and warm. The next day it rained the until noon, and while tent bound the sky blue color of this bag really cheered things up. The zipper did snag a bit, but overall it was a great bag. The 3/4 zipper was easy getting used to since it allowed for much quicker exit than half-length zippers. My only complaints are that the actual weight was 3oz heavier than stated and bag does not seem as warm as my Marmot Pinnacle, though it is 9oz heavier. Also, loft was NOT 6 inches as stated by MH, but great bag nonetheless.


Super comfortable and warm
The Phantom is way compactable and warm. I spent a couple weeks in Alaska with it and it was plenty of insulation, but I also love it in warmer weather in Utah. Great versatility. The only problem I have with it is the 3/4 zip. It makes the bag a little annoying to get in and out. Other than that, it's a great bag.


Toasty
Usage: WA Cascades. So far three overnights with temps about 25-35. Opinion: Warm and toasty. Draft tube along the zipper is great; draft collar works well too. Fabric seems to be a bit tougher than other ultra-lightweight bags. Bit wider than I would like (165lb, 6'2" male). Compresses to about 6x6" with a compression sack.


mountain hardwear phantom15d
Overall this bag is awesome. I was comfortably warm down to 18 degrees (with sleeping pad). There is plenty of room in the leg and foot area. It compresses down to nearly nothing, the draft collar is awesome. The inside pocket is nice too. My only complaint is the room in the shoulder/chest area. It was slightly restrictive, but to be somewhat expected from a cold weather mummy bag. Again, not a big deal just something to keep in mind.




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