Mountain Hardwear Lamina 15 - Women's Review
Compare prices at 2 resellers Pros: Warm and comfortable
Cons: Heavy and bulky
Manufacturer: Mountain Hardwear
Our Verdict
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Price | $153.96 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $414.00 at Feathered Friends | $548.95 at Backcountry | $399.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $319.95 at Amazon |
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Pros | Warm and comfortable | High-quality down, warm, lightweight | High-quality down, warm and lofty, light, a top tier product | Lightweight, compressible, comfortable | Comfortable, lightweight, excellent materials, not constricting |
Cons | Heavy and bulky | Sizing not for everyone, fabric is a bit noisy | Expensive | Expensive, not particularly warm | Comforter sometimes does not stay tucked in |
Bottom Line | This behemoth of a bag is heavy and bulky, but also warm and comfortable | The highest three-season performance of any model in our bunch | The premium product comes at a premium price, but is very high performing | A great choice for fast and light adventures, the Neutrino is comfortable and compressible | A well-priced, comfortable alternative to a mummy bag that keeps weight low on long backpacking trips |
Rating Categories | Lamina 15 | Egret UL 20 | Sea to Summit Flame 15 | Rab Neutrino 400 - Women's | Cloud 800 |
Warmth (25%) | |||||
Weight (25%) | |||||
Comfort (20%) | |||||
Packed Size (15%) | |||||
Features (15%) | |||||
Specs | Lamina 15 | Egret UL 20 | Sea to Summit... | Rab Neutrino 400 -... | Cloud 800 |
EN Comfort Rating (F) | 15 F | 20 F (not EN rated) | 15 F | 21 F | 26 F |
Fill Type | Thermal.Q™ synthetic insulation | Goose down | Goose down | Goose down | PFC-Free DriDown |
Measured Weight (in lbs) | 3.5 lb | 1.7 lb | 2.0 lb | 1.7 lb | 1.7 lb |
Total Weight (oz) | 55.2 oz | 27.5 oz | 31.2 oz | 27.2 oz | 27.4 oz |
Fill Power | Synthetic | 950+ | 850+ | 800 | 800 |
Women specific features | More insulation than men's version | Extra fill in footbox and chest | Women's specific fit - more insulation in key areas | Women's specific fit | More insulation per square inch than men's version |
Fill Weight (oz) | Unspecified | 17.3 oz (medium) | 22.9 oz | 14.1oz | 14.8 oz |
Material | 30D nylon ripstop shell fabric with DWR finish | Pertex Endurance UL | Ultralight 10D Nylon Shell | Pertex Quantum | 15d nylon risptop |
Neck Baffle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
No | No | No | Yes | No | |
Sleeping Pad Sleeve | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Zipper Length | 60" | 62" | 56" | 62" | N/A |
Shoulder Girth | 58 in | 54 in | 60 in | 60 in | 59 in |
Hip Girth | 58 in | 56 in | 58 in | 56 in | 58 in |
Foot Girth | 42 in | 38 in | 40 in | 38 in | 39 in |
Stuff Sack included? | Stuff sack and storage bag included | Stuff sack and storage bag included | Compression stuff sack and storage bag included | Stuff sack and storage bag included | Stuff sack and storage bag included |
Our Analysis and Test Results
This updated Mountain Hardwear bag is about the same as the previous versions we've tested, with an elevated price tag.
Performance Comparison
Warmth
Warmth is an area where the Lamina exceeds. It is a warm and cozy sleeping bag. The Lamina is rated to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, although we're not sure if Mountain Hardwear EN tests their products, however, we think temperature rating seems accurate. The Lamina is about as warm as other synthetic models we tested. It has more synthetic fill on the top of the bag than the bottom, which is a more efficient use of the materials since we lay on the bottom materials and compress them, making them much less efficient. The Lamina also has large draft tubes and a hood to keep any cold air trying to get in, out.
Weight
The Lamina is one of the heaviest bag in this review weighing in at 3.45 pounds or 55 ounces. All the synthetic bags in this review are on the heavier side, but this is over the top and we wouldn't choose to carry the Lamina any distance.
Comfort
This fluffy, warm synthetic behemoth is a comfortable and cozy item. It is a medium fit mummy-shape bag compared to the rest of the field, but not as roomy as the Trestles.
Packed Size
Although this product comes with a compression sack, it is the largest, least-compressible bag of the bunch. Squish all you want; it will still take up a lot of space in your pack. Down products compress much smaller and a better choice when weight and pack space are at a premium.
Features
The Lamina is a pretty simple product without many bells and whistles. A new standard feature that many products have added is an anti-snag zipper. We were skeptical at first since these zippers are so huge and bulky, but they definitely prevent the zipper from getting caught on delicate liner materials, and so we are fans.
Value
The Lamina has gone up in price recently with its "updates." Unfortunately, we can not call this a screaming deal anymore as other lighter and more compressible synthetic products retail for about the same price or less. It is still cheaper than most down bags in this review with a few exceptions.
Conclusion
The Lamina is a decent, warm, and comfortable bag, but it is hard for us to recommend as there are products that do everything it does but better. If you can get this on sale at a lower price it could be a good choice for wet condition base camping.
— Jessica Haist