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

[Sly]

I know what you mean.  I also have the #1 SS that's rated to 15* but is 
warmer than that.  Since it also weighs nearly 1 lb more, I bit the 
bullet.  The extra room is fantastic and I'll never have to buy another 
sleeping bag.  One other thing to consider and another reason I got the 
new bag, is although I got the #1 on sale, it had a left hand zipper.  
Being right handed wasn't the problem but it closed on the opposite side 
of my Lunar Solo.  That may not seem like much, but it is, when you're 
trying to stay warm, grab things from the vestibule and cook at the same 
time.

Sly

Donna Saufley wrote:
> 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.  
>   
>>        
>> ---------------------------------
>> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster
>>     
> Total Access, No Cost.
>   
>> _______________________________________________
>> Pct-l mailing list
>> Pct-l at backcountry.net
>> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>>   
>>     
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-l mailing list
> Pct-l at backcountry.net
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG. 
> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.4/1355 - Release Date: 4/1/2008
> 5:37 PM
>  
>
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG. 
> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.4/1355 - Release Date: 4/1/2008
> 5:37 PM
>  
>
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-l mailing list
> Pct-l at backcountry.net
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>