[pct-l] 20 deg bags High Sierra

[Jim Lynch]

Thanks.  I agree, thanks for your insights!  Right now I'm thinking that the WM Ponderosa is the best choice for me.  I do like a lot of room in a bag.

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  From: arm chair 
  To: Jim Lynch 
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  Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 4:10 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] 20 deg bags High Sierra


  Hi Jim,

  I think my point is to go with the best down you can afford, 850 plus, rather than compression. The best down will be lighter, warmer and will have a smaller manufacturer's stuff sack.

  - just my thought,
  armchair

   
  On 2/26/07, Jim Lynch <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote: 
    Thanks;  I've never used a compression bag.  I guess I've been put off by their weight.  My guess is that the manufacturer of a sleeping bag gives you the size of stuff sack that is best for that bag.  Compressing it smaller doesn't seem like a good idea. 

    James P."Jim" Lynch
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      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: arm chair 
      To: Jim Lynch 
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      Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:51 AM
      Subject: Re: [pct-l] 20 deg bags High Sierra

       
      Jim,

      Keep in mind the bulk (volume when stuffed in a stuff sack) of the bag. Down can compress better than synthetics. 850 vs 600 down fill, 850 compresses best. Smaller stuff sack means smaller backpack means less weight the backpack has to be. Also if you use a compression bag, consider the wieght of the compression bag and what that compression does to the insulating material of the sleeping bag. 

      less bulk, less weight,
      - armchair