Re: [pct-l] down or synthetic bags?

["R.J. Calliger mailto:calliger@infolane.com (510.502.5552)" <calliger@infolane.com>]

I recentely returned my $200 OR Bivy for most of the following
reasons-- (another good reason to shop REI- it did not live up
to their flyer as far as comfort, ease of use, etc.)

The condensation,  cramped space, no vestibule for gear,
is intolerable after day 5.  I will stick to the likes of the
Walrus as well and do not recommend a bivy for long
haul.... claustrophia, as well sets in pretty fast. It seemed like
a great idea to save weight at the time!

Rich

At 11:39 PM -0800 2/6/2000, James R. Bruton wrote:
>>
ing of down vs. synthetic bags. I found that getting into the bivy
>once in a pouring rain once was OK, but the second night it got the bag too
>wet for comfort. In retrospect, I wouldn't use that combination on the AT
>again.
>
>But I may use it on the southern half of the PCT, where rain may not be so
>frequent. Then I'll switch to my Walrus Microswift one-person tent, 3 lbs.
>
>A bivy has one important advantage I like besides less weight -- it
>requires no pitching. Wherever you are, just lay it on the ground and get
>in. Also its mosquito netting is often welcome.
>
>Disadvantages: Claustrophobic, can get condensation on the inside, and not
>great if it's already pouring rain. I got really tired of it after a few
>weeks. But I think it may make a good way to save a pound on the start of
>the trip.
>Jim Bruton


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