[pct-l] Blinded by the light (sleeping bags)

[Sly]

Nice bags.  I just ordered a #3 Montbell Super Stretch 30*.  The main 
reason I bought this was because it has the widest girth in the industry. 

http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=28&p_id=1121729

I got it from Campsaver.com and they threw in the warm up sheet, with 
free shipping.

Sly

Barry Teschlog wrote:
> For light down sleeping bags, check out (in no particular order):
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>   www.nunatakusa.com
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>   http://www.featheredfriends.com/ 
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>   On my PCT trip in 06, I used a Marmot Arryo 30 degree, which I was very pleased with (despite it being several years old before the trip).  I hear the Helium and Hydrogen are highly rated and are lighter than the Arryo.  If you can use a 40 degree bag in combination with a down jacket, the Atom at 1 lb looks promising.
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>   Western Mountaineering - I saw lots of those out there and everyone spoke highly of their warmth to weight ratio.
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>   If you check out the above product lines, you should be able to find something that is close to / matches the specs of the GG product.
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>   When choosing a bag rating, do take into account other insulation you'll carry - a down puffy jacket or vest will significantly increase your comfort on cold nights.  I carried a FF Hyperion Vest (~7.5 ounces) on the trail.  There were times I wish I had a jacket, so I've since acquired a FF Hyperion Jacket (~11 ounces), which is VERY puffy and warm.
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>   TC
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>   David Wrote:
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> After seeing Glen's movie about going toward the light  enough times, I finally decided to take some definite  steps... ordered a Rainbow from Henry Shires... went  to GossamerGear to order a sleeping bag, and found  that  they are not currently available there.    What did the class of 2008 do instead for very light  weight down sleeping?     As a section hiker I can be  flexible with down in the nice sections and synthetic  in  the north cascades... though it's even better to be  able to not go unless good weather is forecast.  
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