Marmot, Col Review By the Everest GearGal

One reason this bag has held up to the competition over the years is its stretch tricot baffles. These baffles give the Col ultimate strength, durability and a bag life that may outlast its owner. Inside the bag this same technology is used in a 9-baffle chest configuration. The baffles run vertically down the core of the bag to insure maximum down control and placement, eliminating cold spots. The hood chamber uses a nautilus 6 baffle system, which provides not only down placement control, but better fit. An 11-baffle foot box keeps feet cozy while the reinforced lining allows for extra abuse from boot liners and hot water bottles. All these baffles along with the Velcro® free down filled collar work to keep the warm air trapped in the bag. While the draft tube and ground-level side seems eliminate the threat of cold air coming in the bag. 

This bag has withstood the test of time not just for its durability and warmth, but also for the smaller details designed to keep the climber happy through the night. Zipper guards protect the lining, “feely” draw cords help with nighttime adjustments and a Velcro®-free face muff keeps the face free from draw cords and zippers. The only problem with this bag is eventually you have to get out and face the elements, luckily there is a hidden draft tube pocket for the alarm, although it would also fit a candy bar for a late night chocolate fix.  

Millet One Sport Everest Boot for Spring 2009 has made some minor changes by adding more Kevlar. USES Expeditions / High altitude / Mountaineering in extremely cold conditions / Isothermal to -75°F Gore-Tex® Top dry / Evazote Reinforcements with aramid threads. Avg. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Sizes: 5 - 14 DESCRIPTION Boot with semi-rigid shell and built-in Gore-Tex® gaiter reinforced by aramid threads, and removable inner slipper Automatic crampon attachment Non-compressive fastening Double zip, so easier to put on Microcellular midsole to increase insulation Removable inner slipper in aluminized alveolate Fiberglass and carbon footbed Cordura + Evazote upper Elasticated collar. Expedition footwear for mountaineering in conditions of extreme cold.  NOTE US SIZES LISTED. See more here.

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