[pct-l] base pack weight

[Postholer]

> I'll second that the Marmot bags are great quality.

I'll 3rd that. My Helium bag is my favorite piece of gear also. It performs 
great and drys fast. I'm the same height as Austin and use the extra space 
at the bottom of the bag for a water bottle (keep it from freezing) and 
valuables. The long at 32oz is relatively light.

-postholer

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at 
backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Austin Williams
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:26 PM
To: Phil Newhouse; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] base pack weight

Great question.  My Marmot Helium bag is rated at 15 degrees F.  I sleep
cold and it worked well for me. When it's cold out, I sleep with all my
clothes on inside the bag.  I think that adds quite a bit of warmth.  I had
a few chilly nights while above 6,000 ft, but that's to be expected.  Even
on those nights I wasn't shivering.

It really is the best piece of gear I've ever bought.
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