[at-l] "trip report"- meniscus corner

[orangebug74@yahoo.com (Orange Bug)]

This is really only furthering the discussion that there are more than
2 ways to skin a cat. I use either a WM Puma down bag (that was far
more expensive than I would have bought for myself) or a $20 Target
fleece bag, and either a Nomad tent for very cold weather or a
Hennessey Hammock. The zero degree bag and the 50 degree bag weigh
about the same, but each have ares of specific comfort. 

Your use of a tarp/poncho along with a bivy is very interesting,
especially compared to a hammock/tarp system. You have dual use for the
poncho. I suspect you could have a lighter down bag and lighter warmer
weather bag and come out fairly equally, except your current equipment
works well and is paid for. 

Bill....

--- ROYROBIN@aol.com wrote:
> Sorry, I haven't been following this thread, so may be sticking my
> oar in water that's already been paddled, but...
> 
> You might consider hiking with a lightweight bag, plus a good bivy. 
> I use a 35-degree, synthetic-fill bag plus an OR Standard bivy and
> feel I'm coming out ahead on the weight/benefit ratio. ...

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