[at-l] Sleeping Bags

[greyowl@rcn.com (greyowl@rcn.com)]

Beides of its weight it is also possible to compress into a smaller size th=
an a synthetic bag.  A wet synthetic bag is also cold.

At night unroll the down bag and give it several goods shakes so that it ca=
n loft properly.  In really cold weather I have used a thin wool blanket (w=
eight just a few ounces.  got from a hospital many years ago) as a bag line=
r.

Keep your bag dry!!  Dry bed clothes.  Put a water bottle (Lid screwed on t=
ight) in bed with you so you can water in the morning.

Grey Owl
> You'll save about 2 pounds by using a down bag and it will keep you warme=
r.