[pct-l] lightweight sleeping bags

[echristopherjensen at yahoo.com (eric jensen)]

I had purchased the Marmot Hydrogen initially in the
attempt to go as lightweight as I could with a down
bag.  Unfortunately, I found this model too
constrictive in its design, especially around the
shoulders.  So I settled on the Marmot Helium instead.
 In doing this, I gained more roominess in the bag and
a 15 degree rating (instead of the Hydrogen's 30
degree rating) in exchange for 12-14 ounces and about
$50.  It was worth the switch since I find the Helium
very comfortable, warm, and most of all, light.

Eric Jensen
"OneMan"




From: "Judson Brown" <judsonb@internetcds.com>
Subject: [pct-l] sleeping bags

At some point in the not-too-distant future, I'm going
to be replacing my beat-up old LaFuma synthetic for a
lightweight down bag. I've narrowed it down to some
contenders, and I wanted to know if anyone has had 
experience with any of the following bags...

Mountain Hardwear Phantom
Mountainsmith Wisp
Western Mountaineering Megalite or Pod 30
Marmot Hydrogen

My criteria were for a 30 degree bag weighing < 2 lbs.
If you have experience with a bag fitting those
criteria and not on this list, I'd be happy to hear
about that, too.



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