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Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20

Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20

Scored on 17 verified owner verdicts, from 362 comments read across 4 communities
TL;DR
Owners like this synthetic bag for its comfort, roominess, and value, and it's a favorite for people who want to skip down. The catch is the temperature rating runs optimistic, so most add a liner or layers once nights drop near freezing. It's also heavier and bulkier than down, making it better suited to car camping and shoulder-season trips than ultralight backpacking.

59% of 17 verified owners recommend the Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

What 17 owners say
362 comments reviewed · scored on the 17 clearest verdicts
59%
Recommend
10 owners
29%
Neutral
5 owners
12%
Don't recommend
2 owners
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56%
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Independent blogsino affiliate links
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YouTubeiowner comments
100%
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Affiliate blogsipaid commission
100%
2
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
3

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The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube and Affiliate blogs are shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Cozy and warm when used within its rating · 7 · 41%
  • Good synthetic pick if you avoid down or want damp-weather insulation · 4 · 24%
  • Roomy and comfortable, especially the Extra Wide · 3 · 18%
  • Solid value for the price · 3 · 18%
What owners flag
  • Runs colder than its rating; needs a liner or layers below 30F · 5 · 29%
  • Heavy and not ultralight for backpacking · 4 · 24%
  • Bulky and packs larger than a comparable down bag · 4 · 24%
  • Regular size feels tight for some sleepers · 3 · 18%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Shoulder-season backpackers in 30F-and-up temps
  • Campers avoiding down and animal products
  • Buyers wanting affordable synthetic warmth when damp
  • Those preferring a roomy or Extra Wide fit
Look elsewhere if
  • Ultralight hikers counting pack weight and space
  • Cold sleepers pushing the temperature rating
  • Anyone needing warmth well below freezing unlayered

Synthesized from what Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

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Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I got a synthetic marmot trestles elite (womens), comfort rated for 21F and it was def not. I slept in 32 and was freezing so bad i had to go sleep in my car.

Reddit— neutral

Marmot Trestles Elite 20 as a sleeping bag. I slept in it down to maybe -2 degrees C which worked OK but it’s really meant for 5 degrees upwards to have a great night.

YouTube▲ recommend

Its very nice and comfy

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Also my first synthetic bag was the marmot trestles elite eco 20 degree and would not recommend that bag because I think the warmth rating is over estimated.

Reddit▲ recommend

My shoulder season bag is the women's marmot trestles elite eco 20°F (note the men's temp rating is different). It's great, again not ultralight being synthetic, but it packs down small for the temperature, is cozy, and not super heavy. I think it's the best for that category without going for down.

Reddit— neutral

I have the women's version of a similar model - Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20°, which would be rated ~8° as a men's bag. Mine's probably slightly larger than yours due to the temp rating, and I put it in a 15L compression sack to fit in my pack and it probably gets down to 10-12L.

Reddit— neutral

I have a marmot trestles elite eco 20 that runs too warm for me, so I figured the 15 would be overkill

Reddit▲ recommend

I took the [Marmot Trustles Elite Eco 20](https://www.marmot.com/equipment/equipment-spring-sale/trestles-elite-eco-20-sleeping-bag/AFS_889169471551.html) backpacking through Nepal ~12,000 ft on avg and it suited me pretty well. Used a 75 liter pack and despite the smaller-mid sized pack the sleeping bag fit well. Sleeping bag tightens down well and didn’t r

Reddit— neutral

After I tried the regular sized one (I still have it, it was a good price, but it was very tight for me)

Reddit▲ recommend

Sleeping Bag - Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20. It's not as light as a down bag but I avoid animal products where I can and I spent good money to save weight elsewhere and I'll probably get a lighter bag on the hike as this one gets too warm.

Reddit— neutral

I've used the Marmot Trestles Elite Eco to -5C with my fleece and hiking pants it was warm enough (I'm an average sleeper). It's comfort rated to 0C. Mine is 2.6 lbs with the compression bag, the Draco is 2.8 lbs. Packs down to 8.5L, Draco is 7L. It's synth which insulates batter than down if wet. It's as cheap as $215 at Sport Chek and goes on sale a

Reddit⚠ product link▲ recommend

My first bag was a 20° bag with similar specs.. not the lightest or pack the smallest, but got me out there. Worked well for several years, even in a snow cave.

Reddit▲ recommend

I really like my Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 XWide Roomy and warm (within rating). Packs a bit larger, of course, but worth the pack space, for me at least.

Reddit▲ recommend

I love my Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 in Extra Wide. It’s a great bag. Packs a little large for a backpacking bag, but the comfort and size makes up for it.

Reddit▲ recommend

I rock a marmot trestles elite sleeping bag and it works great all year around in the Canadian Rockies

YouTube▲ recommend

exactly what i was looking for

Reddit▲ recommend

I just got a good price on a Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 from Trekitt (I'm in the UK). Sitting in it right now while my boat heats up (I live on a narrowboat and it is cold in the mornings until the fire gets going) and it's nice and comfortable, not too noisy either. I'm a side sleeper too and although it's not specifically for side sleepers, I find it wor

Paddle & Trails▲ recommend

it has performed very well and has met expectations. I can say, with confidence, that the sleeping bag will perform to zero degrees when accompanied with additional layering.

CleverHiker (affiliate)▲ recommend

We tested this bag in icy Utah canyons and nonstop rainstorms in the Pawnee grasslands of Colorado — and it exceeded expectations.

OutdoorGearLab (affiliate)▲ recommend

when we tested it during 30°F nights, we were pleasantly warm

Reddit▲ recommend

I use this Marmot and it's been great for me.

Common problems & things to know

Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

Redditⓘ good to know

Before that I used a Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20°F (8.4L) bag. It's comfort rated for 32F and this felt about right (I took it down to 25F with layers). It has asymmetrical stuffing so every time I rolled on my side my back froze. It would work for a back sleeper. I did find it clammy though.

Redditⓘ good to know

Marmot's Eco Tresltes sleeping bags use recycled materials and are generally lighter than most synthetic bags...but they're heavier than the expensive down bags.

Redditⓘ good to know

I used this “Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag “ a liner is definitely necessary at any temps under 30 Degrees