Re: [at-l] Re: Sleeping bag

> >We are finally going to take the plunge and purchase a sleeping bag for our
> >proposed thru-hike. Requirements?  The obvious, I s'pose--lightweight, 3
> >season, ahhhhh and sized for two people.  Any and all suggestions welcome.

i wasn't gonna get into this cause i have never shared a bag with any human....
but that is the point.  Have you two shared a bag?  I mean for a looong time.
Hub and I do not agree on sleeping conditions. At home, I like an ambient 
temp of about
50 with a blanket and a comforter.  At fifty, he wants quilts, blankets and 
more.
No way could we ever agree on one bag......no way.
And I think don's post was excellant in point out the problems of squezzing two
people into one bag.  If ya can steep together, I think your best bet would 
be with
two mateable bags.  Look for a set up with a summer coupler, maybe..
That's a lightweight bag that acts as a summer bottom while you use yourr
heavier bag on the top or vice versus on those steamy July in Pa nites.

And IMHO.....no such animal as a three season bag.  A manufacturer myth
which cause freezy Marches and sweaty Julys......
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To:            "'Eric Primack'" <eap0758@garnet.acns.fsu.edu>, <at-l-digest@backcountry.net>