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

[Donna Saufley]

I was eyeballing the Montbell stretch bags for the reason you menton, but
can't justify buying another bag at the present time.  They look awesome,
and might just deal with that occasional claustrophobic feeling my narrow WM
bag gives me.

In the new catalog I also noted that my favorite jacket, the Montbell Inner
Liner, now comes in a hooded version.

Great stuff.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Sly
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:40 PM
To: Barry Teschlog
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Blinded by the light (sleeping bags)

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):
>    
>   www.nunatakusa.com
>    
>   http://www.featheredfriends.com/ 
>    
>   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.
>    
>   Western Mountaineering - I saw lots of those out there and everyone
spoke highly of their warmth to weight ratio.
>    
>   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.
>    
>   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.
>    
>   TC
>    
>    
>   David Wrote:
>    
>
> 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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