[pct-l] Feathered Friends

[Tortoise]

Before I bought my new bag, I studied Western Mountaineering, Feathered 
Friends, and MonBell bags online -- not the same as actually feeling the 
merchandise.

I decided on a Western Mountaineering since I could get one from a 
nearby store. Then when I got to the store i bought a different WM bag 
-- the WM Apache MicroFiber which I like.

Tortoise

"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong."

--H. L. Mencken

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Seth Schumacher wrote:
> J,
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> 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.
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