[pct-l] sleeping bags & liners

[Matt Signore]

Bill,

I did exactly the same on my hike.  Wesrern Mountaineering Megalite and
Mont Bell silk liner, and I was fine.  FYI...I sleep warmer than most, and
I also had an Alpinlite at home if needed.
On Jan 13, 2013 5:13 AM, "Bill Potter" <billpotter at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and wanted to thank everyone for
> the incredible amount of information shared via this list.  It's been
> invaluable for planning my thru hike.
>
> I've a question regarding sleeping bags.  I've read that most thru hikers
> use a 20 bag but I've also read that keeping them clean is a problem and if
> you don't then they lose their effectiveness.  What is the thinking on
> using a 30 bag with a liner.  That should bring the cold rating to 20-25
> AND protect the bag from body oils.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks and I'm looking forward to meeting the class of 2013 on the trail,
>
> Bill Potter
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