[pct-l] Quilts vs bags

[Paul Mitchell]

Thanks Matt

Wow, the nunatak stuff is expensive!

Another consideration is the cruelty factor related to goose down.  I've got
three goose down bags, but recently I've found out that the process by which
this down is harvested subjects the geese to a lifetime of suffering, so I'd
like to buy synthetic from now on, whether it's the best option or not.

So, I've ordered the rayway couple quilt kit.  Now, what you say about the
sizing is very interesting!  Thanks for the tip, I would have just made it
to spec otherwise, but now I'll take care to experiment before cutting and
assembling.

Cheers,
Paul



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Matt Bradley
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 8:34 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Quilts vs bags


Paul,
     I have been using quilts for my backpacking for years now and I have
been very pleased.  I have an old Golite Fur quilt, a Ray-Way homemade quilt
and a Nunatak Arc Alpinist.  The Nunatak is far-and-away the winner in
performance with a 20* rating for 18 oz.  My quilt is actaully 20 oz. with 2
oz of overfill and I have slept under it in temps near 20* reasonably
comfortably.  If you go for the Ray-Way kit make sure to cut it wider than
you think you need it.  Even following Ray's instructions mine is only wide
enough to sleep on my back under and if I roll on my side it doesn't quite
reach the ground.
    For my anticipated 2008 PCT hike I am probably going to use some sort of
two-person quilt for me and my partner but I haven't quite decided what the
best option will be.  I really like the Dual Arc Alpinist but for nearly 600
dollars is is a hard pill to swallow.  Let us all know what you decide to do
and how it works out for you.
Peace and love,
Matt
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