[pct-l] Thinsilate Bags

[Montedodge@aol.com]

 How do the  Sleeping bags thinsilate work? How much do they weight? And what 
is the temp. rating? I love reading about list hikers new inventions on 
backpacks,stoves tents or whatever, but I HATE hearing Ray Baby says this or 
that!!!  If Jardine had been in the Sierra's in the May snowstorms of 77 with 
his purse and backwards windbreaker,someone would have to bail his silly a- - 
out. In good weather, you can hike naked and sleep in a garbage bag. ( hey, 
lets go for broke!! ) I would rather be kicked in the ---- than hear " Ray 
Say's " one more time by some sheep!!!  The PCT is a trail for horse people, 
week enders and ultra-light thru-hikers. Ultra-light hikes are one way to 
enjoy the trail, but are not the only way to thru-hike the PCT. The margin of 
insurance afforded by a more normal hiking approach could be safer under 
tougher weather conditions. Just as some hikers cannot adapt to the ultra 
approach, many hikers do not have the strength to do a thru-hike using 
conventional gear. A 65lb. pack may seem harsh to many on this list, but 
offers enough comfort to stay out in any weather to those who can handle the 
weight. Many hikers choose the Jardine thinking only because they are unable 
to thru-hike the PCT any other way. 
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