[pct-l] Feathered Friends

[Seth Schumacher]

J,

I've used a Feathered Friends bag for both my CDT and AT hikes and 
absolutely LOVE it. As OD said, when you order one from them you 
customize it. I bought a Hummingbird 15 degree bag with an Epic nylon 
shell. In total it weighs 1lb 11oz without a stuff sack. I've never 
gotten wet in it and it has shed AT rain and condensation amazingly 
well, though if you're really worried, spend the extra and get the eVent 
shell. I once woke up in a shelter and had other hikers with synthetic 
bags soaked from rain that blew in and when I stood up in my bag the 
water just slid off. Some of the shell was a little damp, but nothing 
that wasn't fixed by drying it in the sun that evening. The only caveat 
to Feathered Friends is certainly the cost. I think I paid $350 for 
mine, but I couldn't be happier and I'll definitely be buying another 
bag from them. I've very rarely been cold in it and I can always remedy 
that with a jacket or other layer. I've even used hand warmers once, and 
a friendly trail pooch is even better.

I've never used Western Mountaineering bags, though I've heard good 
things about them. Since I found Feathered Friends I just can't go to 
anyone else.


-- 
Seth "Osprey" Schumacher
President Willamette Outdoor Recreational Climbing Club
Primal Quest Trekking Director | Primal Quest HQ Director 2009
Appalachian Trail 2007 | Continental Divide Trail 2006
1-406-223-6336 | osprey at ospreysjourneys.com