[pct-l] What's the better sleeping bag?

[bholt at ix.netcom.com (Bill Holt)]

I have an older model of the ultralite at least 8 years old and consider it one of the best gear investments I've ever made. I have hundreds of nights in it including several winter nights with low single digit (F) temps ---- I had a few (:>) extra clothes on). It will handle any conditions for a PCT hike. 

It has held up well, packs to down to nothing, repels casual water and  the zippers work flawlessly. My only negative is the hood is not as beefy as I'd like - this may have been corrected in the newer model.

If I were buying again I might go for a large instead of a medium - I'm 5' 10'' another inch and the medium would be too short for me.

Bill in Sacramento



-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Weber <pies_con_queso@yahoo.com>
Sent: Feb 16, 2005 2:27 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] What's the better sleeping bag?



I've narrowed it down, and I'm not afraid to shell out the dough for the ultra-light bag. What's your experience/preference?

Western Mountaineering Ultralite

or

Feathered Friends Hummingbird

I've tried on the WM, and it fit like a glove. Feathered Friends does do custom fits, though. It seems my decision, although it's splitting hairs at this point, has been narrowed down to the fabric quality. FF describes their fabric choices and components in great detail. They tote Nextec "Epic" fabric as being highly breathable while also being water resistant. WM just says they use Pertex Quantum, which is obscenely light and finely woven.

Any thoughts?

		
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