[pct-l] Silk Liners verses Extra Down

[Bob Bankhead]

Want to keep your bag clean but don't care for single use items?

Carry a bit more weight but gain multi-use functionality.

Carry merino wool long underwear - either 150 or 200 weight - top and
bottom. Long sleeve zip T tops give greatest flexibility. Roll up the
sleeves if too warm; zip down for venting when needed, up for warmth.

Icebreaker 150 LS zip T top = 6.88 oz.
Icebreaker 150 bottoms = 5.63 oz. (if you sleep warm)
Icebreaker 200 LS zip T top = 8.38 oz. (overkill except for Sierra & N.
Cascades)
Icebreaker 200 bottoms = 7.75 oz. (if you sleep cold or use torso pad)

Uses:

1. keeps your bag clean

2. extra insulation for sleeping or hiking

3. something decent to wear while doing laundry in town 

4. gives you a spare shirt for when you get tired of your old one.

5. merino wool doesn't gather stink like synthetics. Makes it much easier to
hitch a ride.