Two sleeping bags worth lining up side by side. On the data the Hyperion 32 is the stronger all-round pick, and the question is whether the Enigma 30 still fits your budget or priorities.
| Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32 | Enlightened Equipment Enigma 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 85✓ | 62 |
| Comfort rating | 41 °F | 40 °F✓ |
| Weight | 16.0 oz✓ | 18.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 6.4 /100g✓ | 5.9 /100g |
| Packed size | 2.5 L | n/s |
| Fill power | 900 FP✓ | 850 FP |
| Price | $350✓ | $365 |
| Fill | Down | Down |
| Style | Bag | Quilt |
| Shape | Mummy | Quilt |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Hyperion 32 in blue, Enigma 30 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. A lower comfort rating in °F means a warmer bag, so the warmer bag takes that row. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full bag comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32 and Enlightened Equipment Enigma 30 take different routes to the same job. The Hyperion 32 is the stronger pick on most of the specs that matter, while the Enigma 30 makes its case on warmth.
The Hyperion 32 is 2 oz lighter, stronger on warmth-to-weight, and higher fill power (900 vs 850). The Enigma 30 is warmer (rated 40°F vs 41°F). On the default GearScore the Hyperion 32 leads 85 to 62.
Pick the Hyperion 32 if you care most about low weight and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Enigma 30 if warmth matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32. It is 2 oz lighter than the Enigma 30.
The Enlightened Equipment Enigma 30. It is warmer (rated 40°F vs 41°F) than the Hyperion 32.
The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32, 85 to 62 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
The Hyperion 32 is the stronger all-round pick here. Choose the Enigma 30 if warmth is your priority.