Mountain Equipment Co-op Questions And Answers

Looking for Answers about this Product?

View all questions
Shop(Q:1942 A:2385)
Shop General Q&A(Q:1942 A:2385)
Climbing(Q:109 A:137)
Cycling(Q:294 A:390)
Footwear(Q:77 A:107)
Gift Cards(Q:3 A:3)
Hiking / Camping(Q:286 A:335)
Kids(Q:65 A:82)
Member Picks(Q:136 A:182)
Men's Clothing(Q:181 A:225)
Packs(Q:205 A:226)
Products Designed with the Earth in Mind(Q:1 A:1)
Sleeping Bags(Q:89 A:111)
Sleeping Bags General Q&A(Q:89 A:111)
Bivy Sacks(Q:1 A:0)
Chairs & Chair Kits(Q:3 A:4)
Down Barrel Bags(Q:8 A:11)
Down Mummy Bags(Q:20 A:24)
Overbags(Q:3 A:3)
Pad Repair Kits(Q:1 A:1)
Sleeping Bag Liners(Q:10 A:10)
Sleeping Pads - Inflating(Q:10 A:10)
Stuff Sacks & Pillows(Q:6 A:7)
Synthetic Barrel Bags(Q:9 A:9)
Synthetic Mummy Bags(Q:5 A:5)
Western Mountaineering Special Order Bags(Q:2 A:2)
Snowsports(Q:234 A:279)
Tents(Q:68 A:79)
Travel Gear(Q:5 A:6)
Watersports(Q:68 A:80)
Women's Clothing(Q:120 A:140)
Shop now at MEC
or
Choose a Category
Most Recent Questions
Recent Question:
We cannot seem to keep our -12 Raven sleeping bags dry. Why is there so much condensation with these bags?
(see more details)
Asked on: Raven Sleeping Bag -12C
Recent Question:
compression sack size
(see more details)
Asked on: Raven Sleeping Bag -7C
Recent Question:
Is it possible to zip two thor windstopper bags together for shared body heat and extra warmth?
(see more details)
Asked on: Thor Windstopper Sleeping Bag -30C
Recent Question:
You claim the Beothuk is a MEC exclusive but how is this bag different between the Western Mountianeering Highlite bag?
(see more details)
Asked on: Beothuk Sleeping Bag +5C
Recent Question:
What make/model of zip is used on the Pharaoh? Do all bags (S, R &L) have the same length zip? Can these bags be zipped to the MEC Asgaard?Thanks,D.
(see more details)
Asked on: Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C
Questions with Most Recent Answers
Question:
We cannot seem to keep our -12 Raven sleeping bags dry. Why is there so much condensation with these bags?
(see answer)
Asked on: Raven Sleeping Bag -12C
Question:
compression sack size
(see answer)
Asked on: Raven Sleeping Bag -7C
Question:
Is it possible to zip two thor windstopper bags together for shared body heat and extra warmth?
(see answer)
Asked on: Thor Windstopper Sleeping Bag -30C
Question:
You claim the Beothuk is a MEC exclusive but how is this bag different between the Western Mountianeering Highlite bag?
(see answer)
Asked on: Beothuk Sleeping Bag +5C
Question:
What make/model of zip is used on the Pharaoh? Do all bags (S, R &L) have the same length zip? Can these bags be zipped to the MEC Asgaard?Thanks,D.
(see answer)
Asked on: Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C
View all questions > Shop > Sleeping Bags > Down Mummy Bags

Customer Questions & Answers for
MEC Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C

Ideal for three-season backpacking and mountaineering, this 750 fill-power goose down mummy bag is light and compact. The body-conforming profile provides efficient warmth. Rated to -12°C.
Customer Questions & Answers:
3 Questions
 | 
3 Answers
Overall Rating:
4.714 out of 5
4.7
out of
5

Questions & Answers for MEC Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C

Question
What make/model of zip is used on the Pharaoh? Do all bags (S, R &L) have the same length zip? Can these bags be zipped to the MEC Asgaard?Thanks,D.
(I could not see any zip details mentioned in the product description.)
Tags: Sleeping Bags 
asked 1 month, 2 weeks ago
by
Dazzler
 - Nihon
on Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
The Pharaoh uses a YKK no. 8 2-way separating zipper. The zipper lengths will vary depending on the size of the bag and they can be zipped together with other MEC bags.
STAFF ANSWER
STAFF ANSWER
Expert Answer
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
by
DantheMan
 - MEC Service Centre
Question
MEC Pharaoh DF -12 versus Hybrid -12
In the sleeping bag comparison chart it states that the Pharaoh DF (-12) has an 11L packed volume, while the MEC Hybrid (-12) has a smaller 10.1L packed volume - I thought pure down packed smaller?? Is this an error? If not, why would anyone bother with a Pharaoh DF when they can get a smaller hybrid bag that also keeps warm when wet...
asked 3 months ago
by
EpicCoast
on Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
When measured according to ASTM standards, the compressed volume under 1 psi of pressure is correct as stated in the comparison chart.

This is not a measure of absolute compression. The difference is that the Pharaoh (down) can be compressed beyond the measurement given in the chart. Once the Hybrid (synthetic) reaches the point at which it can no longer be compressed, the Pharaoh will continue to shrink.

There are several advantages to down such as compressibility, warmth to weight ratio and durability(longevity) to name a few.
STAFF ANSWER
STAFF ANSWER
Expert Answer
answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by
DantheMan
 - MEC Service Centre
Question
Will this sleeping bag (pharoh -12) fit into a 10 L Outdoor Research AirPurge DryComp Sack? If not, what is the smallest compression sack it will fit
asked 3 months, 1 week ago
by
Upstream
on Pharaoh DF Sleeping Bag -12C
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
Yes the Pharaoh -12C bag will fit into a 10 L Outdoor Research AirPurge DryComp Sack, but just barely. The fit is very tight and requires a bit of work.
Images for this Answer
(click to see full-size image)
User submitted photo
STAFF ANSWER
STAFF ANSWER
Expert Answer
answered 3 months ago
by
DantheMan
 - MEC Service Centre
1 of 1