[at-l] compression bags

[askowronek@mindspring.com (Amy)]

On Sunday, September 8, 2002, at 11:05 PM, Raphael Bustin wrote:
> 2.  That said, I've never (knock wood) had to deal with a wet down
> bag while hiking.  A kitchen garbage bag is all it takes to keep the
> bag dry, even in the most extreme conditions.
>

.. unless you're sleeping in it at the time, which is what happened
to me this spring.


> 3.  To broaden the discussion just a wee bit... the bag (whether it
> be down or synthetic) isn't the whole story.  A reliable tent is also
> key to staying dry and warm.  It serves several purposes: to keep
> you dry, to block the wind, and to provide yet another layer of
> insulation between you and the elements.
>

Good point.  However, even the best of tents can fail you sooner
or later.  You can't count on your sleeping bag never getting wet.

-amy