[pct-l] Sleeping Bags

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@xxxxxxx)]

I have a Marmot Hydrogen long (1 lb. 8 oz) and it works great for me inside a 
Tarptent.  I think one of the keys to sleeping warm is to have good 
installation underneath.  I have a Tyvek ground sheet, nylon tent floor, and a Zrest 
pad.  I use my GoLite pack as a pillow.  The Marmot bag is excellent quality 
with 900 rated down.  I think a silk liner used as an over bag for extra cold 
situations is a good idea.

By the way, here is another Switchback equipment tip.  Go to the Walmart auto 
section and buy a couple of rolls of reflective tape (not the tail light 
tape).  Cut some pieces and tape to your pack and equipment.  It makes them highly 
reflective at night with your headlamp.  If you are road walking or 
hitchhiking, this could be a big safety help.  In camp at night it makes it really easy 
to find things.  Take some clear packing tape to put over the reflective tape 
to make it more durable.

Happy trails, Switchback