RE: [pct-l] Elementary Sleeping Bag Question

["Dude Spellings" <dude@coruscant.net>]

In 1998 I did 408 miles on the PCT through the Sierras and included Mt. Whitney.  I used a North Face Blue Kazoo 20 degree bag (2lbs 12.6oz) and did just fine.  Out of 26 nights, I was only cold two nights:  one on the summit of Whitney, and the other at Pinchot pass (about 12,000).

I also have a Western Mountaineering 20 degree bag, which is actually much warmer and actually a bit lighter, at 2 lbs. 5 oz.  I bought this after my trip and plan to use it on the next one.

Also, I met several through-hikers that use the Feathered Friends bags.  they have a 20 dgree bag that is around 1 lb.

All the websites for the above products are here:
http://www.thenorthface.com/
http://www.westernmountaineering.com
http://www.featheredfriends.com

PS: in my opinion, down is far superior to synthetic.  lighter, more comfortable, more compact.  however, all of these benefits are non-existant if it gets wet.


peace,
Dude


>From: CitrusHicker@aol.com
>Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 21:32:31 EDT
>Subject: [pct-l] Elementary Sleeping Bag Question
>To: PCT-L@backcountry.net
>
>I'm sure this has been covered before but....
>
>What have people used for sleeping bags temperarture rating wise on PCT 
>Thru-hikes?  Is switching for the High Sierra common?
>
>I used a 15/30 degree bag (3 lbs 10 ozs) on the AT but am looking to switch 
>to something lighter for the PCT.  Then again I don't want to freeze.
>
>Many thanks,
>Citrus
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