[at-l] sleeping bag questions

[jon@outland.net (Jonathan Hartford)]

On Fri, Dec 28, 2001 at 01:10:08AM -0500, Robin Morath wrote:
> I've been see-sawing over this for MONTHS now and it's driving me nuts, so I was hoping maybe you all could give me your opinions.  I'm planning on buying a new sleeping bag for my AT hike (starting end of march) and I can't decide what temperature rating to get.  I'd like to get a bag under 2 pounds if possible and have been looking at the Marmot Arroyo (30 degrees) and the Pinnacle (15 degrees).  I'm concerned that a 30 degree bag won't keep me warm enough at the beginning and end.  Did anyone have 2 bags that they used during their hike, one for summer and one for spring/fall?  Also, did any of you use sleeping bag liners?  To keep the bag clean or to keep it warmer?  Any and all input would really be appreciated.
> 
> - Robin
> 

I'm planning to use a down 20deg bag till the weather gets real warm,
then a simple fleece bag.  Depending on how long I'm out, may have to switch
back to the down bag.  I'm gonna be carrying a silk bag liner, not for 
warmth, but to keep things from getting totally yucky.

A bag liner is easier to wash, and that keeps the number of times you
have to wash a down bag down, which is probably the main culprit that
takes away Loft and bag lifetime.    

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Jonathan Hartford				jon@outland.net