[pct-l] down or synthetic

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

> One caveat - sleeping naked
> in a down bag may feel good on the skin, but deposits trail dirt
> and body oils on the lining, rendering the bag less "desirable" 
> (it's dirty and it stinks). Not too many chances to wash and dry a
> down bag on the trail. Wear shorts and a shirt to sleep in.

or get a sleeping bad liner, which will also add a few degrees to the 
bag's rating.








> Like Marshall, I too carry a down bag. I got a new Western
> Mountaineering Hooded Aspen (25 deg F) semi-rectangular. I carry
> it in an OR waterproof stuff sack so I don't have to worry if I
> take an unexpected swim. Everything else in my pack can dry out
> and be used wet, but Murphy says "if it can happen when it will
> cause the most discomfort, it will. I don't need a wet bag at 6
> pm!
> 
> I replaced my long-time friend synthetic bag with down because (1)
> I could finally afford it (2) weight and more importantly, bulk
> savings, and (3) comfort.
> 
> Because I use a silnylon shelter that doesn't breathe, I was
> concerned about condensation when (not if) my bag touched the
> shelter during the night. Not to worry - this bag has a micro
> fiber shell that repels such things. One caveat - sleeping naked
> in a down bag may feel good on the skin, but deposits trail dirt
> and body oils on the lining, rendering the bag less "desirable" 
> (it's dirty and it stinks). Not too many chances to wash and dry a
> down bag on the trail. Wear shorts and a shirt to sleep in.
> 
> Wandering Bob
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marissa Ferejohn" <ferejohn@hotmail.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 1:37 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] down or synthetic
> 
> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> My name is Litha and I plan on hiking the PCT in 2004.  I am
>> looking into getting a new, lightweight sleeping bag and I was
>> wondering if anyone who has hiked the PCT has strong opinions on
>> down or synthetic bags for this trail.  I know the various
>> viurtues/limitations of both, but I am not familiar with the
>> weather condition variables in a typical hiking season
> on
>> the PCT.  Any thoughts?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> -Litha
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