[pct-l] help

Sat Oct 17 21:10:24 CDT 2009

I prepared a comparison of regular sized down and synthetic bags.  Prices are suggested retail.  Liner/Shell weight is the difference between Overall Weight and Fill Weight.  

Hopefully this helps in your decision of what sleeping bag to purchase.  If you need a PDF to view the table below send me an email directly.

Paul

Manufacturer
 Price
Temperature Rating F
Fill Weight (Ounces)
Liner/Shell Weight (Ounces)
Overall Weight (Ounces)
Fill Type

Mountain Hardware Phantom
400
15
20
11
31
Down 800

Marmot Helium
369
15
19.1
11.9
31
Down 850

North Face High Tail
389
15
20
12
32
Down 850

Sierra Design Nitro
379
15
20
14
34
Down 800

Marmot Pinnacle
329
15
22.5
17.5
40
Down 800

North Face Blue Kazoo
249
15
23
21
44
Down 600

North Face Green Kazoo
279
15
23
21
44
Down 600

Kelty Foraker
300
15
20
25
45
Down 750

Marmot Sawtooth
209
15
22
24
46
Down 600

Sierra Design Arrow Rock
249
15
24
22
46
Down 600

Sierra Design Trade Winds
279
15
24
25
49
Down 600

Mountain Hardware Ultralimina
205
15
33
13
46
Synthetic 

Marmot Eco Pro
169
15
37.5
14.5
52
Synthetic 

Seirra Design Cochise
159
15
27
25
52
Synthetic 

Marmot Trestles
109
15
36
26
62
Synthetic 

Sierra Design Fission
249
20
23
13
36
Synthetic 

North Face Orion
189
20
25
15
40
Synthetic 

North Face Cats Meow
159
20
25
17
42
Synthetic 

North Face Re Meow
199
20
25
18
43
Synthetic 

Kelty Light Year XP
130
20
28
18
46
Synthetic 

Mountain Hardware Switch
140
20
32
16
48
Synthetic 

Sierra Design Wild Bill
119
20
28
21
49
Synthetic 

Seirra Design Verde
189
20
27
23
50
Synthetic 

North Face Big Horn
99
20
40
23
63
Synthetic 

Rei Halo
259
25
17.2
13.8
31
Down 750

REI Radiant
179
25
19.2
17.8
37
Down 650

Rei Auro
219
25
34
12
46
Synthetic 

REI Zen
159
25
36
16
52
Synthetic 

REI Pod
99
25
33
27
60
Synthetic 

Marmot Hydrogen
239
30
11
14
25
Down 850

Marmot Never Winter
179
30
12
19
31
Down 600

Sierra Design Arrow Rock
219
30
16
21
37
Down 600

North Face Kilo
199
30
14
27
41
Down 600

Mtn Hardware Phantom
290
32
10
13
23
Down 800

Mtn Hardware Ultralamina  
190
32
18
13
31
Synthetic 

North Face Wquinox
149
35
16
18
34
Synthetic 

Mountain Hardware Switch
130
35
23
30
53
Synthetic 

Marmot Arete
199
40
8.4
10.6
19
Down 800

REI Radiant
149
40
10.4
16.6
27
Down 650

Kelty Forecast
130
40
21
19
40
Synthetic 

Pocket PCT

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> From: diane at santabarbarahikes.com
> Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:43:58 -0700
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] help
> 
> 
> On Oct 17, 2009, at 8:04 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> > I am looking at the Golite Quest at 3lb 3oz, and the Pinnacle at 
> > 2lb even.
> > Are these good packs and considering the weight difference is
> > the quality better for a little heavier pack? Also what is the average
> > suggested weight for a thru hiker to carry minus food?
> 
> Whatever pack you have should feel good, and you can't really tell 
> until you try it out. If you have to order online, you could try it 
> by loading it with your stuff and hiking around the block to keep it 
> clean enough to return. Many people recommend shopping at REI because 
> of their good return policy.
> 
> In the end, it's not a huge make-or-break thing. If you don't like 
> your pack, go buy a new one. You'll have your first chance to go to 
> REI in Agua Dulce and lots of opportunities to order things online 
> during the hike.
> 
> This goes for any gear. You have lots of opportunities during your 
> hike to send unwanted things home, order new things online or go to 
> stores and buy things. There is no need to stress out too much over 
> your gear decisions. You will be able to change your mind.
> 
> Pack weight varies for most people, but my observation is that MOST 
> of the time, people with little packs go far. People with big, heavy 
> packs do not. Do what you can.
> 
> >
> > And for sleeping bags, i see many people concerned with the bags 
> > getting wet
> > and i am wondering where to lean on bags. Synthetic or down and 
> > can i use
> > the same bag for the whole trip? or should i use a quilt?
> 
> Get a down bag and keep it protected when you are anywhere you might 
> get rained on or fall into a creek. You can simulate a quilt by 
> unzipping a regular bag. Most people are fine with a 20* bag.
> 
> >
> > As far as cooking, me and a friend had talked about the 'Bushbuddy' 
> > and
> > using natural fuel resources with some back up esbit tablets.
> 
> You can easily find lots of little sticks for a wood stove. Some 
> people do use them. I used one for a while but didn't like the smell. 
> You might consider an esbit back-up (and for places where wood 
> burning is prohibited) and do most of your cooking on a small 
> campfire. My friend did that. No wood stove to purchase or carry then.
> 
> 
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