[pct-l] Down vs Synthetic

[reynolds@iLAN.com (Reynolds, WT)]

You might consider a Feathered Friends Rock Wren II with 800 fill and
lightweight shell. Good to about 10-15 degrees, weight 30 ounces. [Lighter
shell saves 3-4 ounces] This is a very tight bag with arm holes and an
integrated hood. Price about $300. This is the lightest 15 degree setup I
could find. It has the advantage over the Hummingbird [which my son has] of
not being clostrophobic around the chest [because the arms are free] but is
tighter elsewhere. Your call.

I carry a tent so I am not concerned with wet weather. Then again I hike in
California in the summer when it rarely rains so.....

Tom

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Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 1:45 PM
To: atspaceman@hotmail.com; PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Down vs Synthetic


<< what would folks recommend for a thru hike a down or synthetic bag? I
know 
down is lighter but am concerned with the wet weather probability in 
Washington. >>

Spaceman --  Having shared your concern about wet down, I chose a 35 degree 
synthetic bag from REI.  It was adequate most of the time.  However, even 
with an OR Standard bivy and all my clothes on, there were some cold nights 
in northern Washington.  Hey, this is the price you pay for "lightweight," 
right?  I'll defend my decision, but there is another choice.  

My son Brian is packing a down bag on his Triple Crown attempt.  It's a 
Feathered Friends Hummingbird bag, long, Epic Shell w/ 2 oz overfill --
35.9 
ounces.  It's lighter (if you add my bivy), and warmer.  It's also a bunch 
more expensive.  You make the call.   
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