[pct-l] Re: WM Highlite

[jm at gol.com (McElligott John)]

Just picked  up WM Highlite last month when I was in the States. Will 
use it this summer. If need be, i will wear my Mont Bell Inner Jacket 
if temps drop. Here is my first impression...light and compact though 
though I rarely stuff a bag into its designated stuff sack preferring 
something much larger made of silnyolon. I used it on a spring trip 
indoors and believe me this little baby is comfortable! I had been 
initially concerned that it would not be wide enough but it is just 
right and at 5'6", I appreciate the exact dimensions it came in. You 
see, when you traveling distance by plane 10 to 14 hours straight, 
nowadays you cannot rely on the tissue paper thin "blankets" they hand 
out and with its neat 3/4 zip with foot box, it makes a darn good 
travel quilt. Great around the house these  days as my place here in 
Japan is not exactly made of toilet paper and bubble gum, but I still 
like something light and warm to wrap up in on the sofa nap time or on 
deck during a  cruise (yes, I am an old fart!). Never felt any bag so 
comfortable to touch. Will report again after next summer`s section on 
the PCT.

Tokio John
On Feb 28, 2005, at 3:02 AM, pct-l-request@mailman.backcountry.net 
wrote:

>
> Western Mountaineering Highlite Sleeping Bag?
>
> Anyone tried it??