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Re: sleeping bag question
On Tue, 30 Jan 1996, E. George Oeser wrote:
> I am currently pondering the purchase of a new sleeping bag to take on my
> thru-hike and I have a few questions. I have settled on down because of the
> weight and compressibility benifits but there are a few other things I need
> help with.
> First of all I am concerned about the shell. I have already done a bit of
> hiking on the AT and have seen how fast bad weather can show up, this makes
> me very concerned about winding up with a wet down bag. Because of this I am
> thinking about a bag with a dryloft shell but I don't know if it is really
> worth the extra expense? Also if anyone has used a bag with a dryloft shell,
Dryloft was recommended to my by Steve Howe, one of the editors of
Backpacker mag. I trust him, but don't have any personal experience with
it, other than when I was selling the bags in retail. I did notice that
the shells were rather loud and crinkley (sp?), you may want to check
that out if it will grate on your nerves after a while.
> Secondly I am wondering about the temperature rating. I plan on leaving on
I have found that temp ratings often depend on the company, and some are
more honest than others. Also there are individual factors involved
too. Caribou and Cascade designs both, I believe, use a temp. sensitive
dummy in a big refrigerator type-thing to try and get more accurate
measures. Marmot gives a 10 degree range of comfort instead of a
specific rating to make their point.
> Lastly, does anyone have any experience with Feathered Friends bags? I have
> heard some really good things about their bags. Do their temp. ratings seem
> to be pretty true?
I have heard mixed reviews, some involving the cut of the bag, so make
sure it fits you.
As I recently posted to rec.backcountry, I would look into Mountain
Hardware for down bags, I think they are spectacular. For a 3 season,
check out their Crazy Legs mummy, with elastic around the knees so you
can get a little more room w/out having to carry a bulkier bag.
I also really think that Primaloft deserves a close look. It is almost
as compressible as down, and virtually waterproof by nature.
-jeff
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