[pct-l] Heavier Sleeping Bag versus Lighter Sleeping Bag &Extra Clothing

[Edward Anderson]

Hi James,
I bought my silk liner at REI in 2007.  Including my ride  last year - SOBO from Sierra City to Tuolumne Meadows - I have used it for six months on the PCT. I wouldn't go without it. It has kept the inside of my bag clean and is easy to rinse and dry while I am camped on the trail. Since I ride a horse, I don't hitch into towns with Laundromats.  REI offers several different liners, with different specs. On search, type in:
    rei cocoon silk mummy bag liner
MendoRider-Hiker
 

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 From: James Vesely <JVesely at edmsupply.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Heavier Sleeping Bag versus Lighter Sleeping Bag &Extra Clothing
 
9.5 degrees how did you come to that figure?  It seems a little high. 

A silk liner adds almost zero boundary layer and if it is breathable almost zero heat retention.  A better solution would be a reflective infrared bearer like a Mylar emergency blanket but I am sure it wouldn't be all that comfortable.    

Jim
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] Heavier Sleeping Bag versus Lighter Sleeping Bag &Extra Clothing

Yoshi, 
Being warm isn't my only concern for comfort, Sometimes being too warm on a warm night must also be considered.  That is why I do not bring a "heavy" sleeping bag but opt for a silk liner instead to help add the warmth difference - 9.5 degrees. Read my last post on this.


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