[pct-l] RE: Sleeping Bags and dress code.

[themtgoat at yahoo.com (The Mountain Goat)]

I thought I would touch on a couple subjects that Aloha Ann brought up....
 
"Wouldn't you prefer to sleep comfy warm without a bunch of binding clothing?"
I find that I don't mind wearing my clothes to bed. But would prefer to wear shorts and a t shirt if it isn't to cold. I think everybodys preference is going to differ here, if depends what your used to...(And what you condition yourself to)...

"I also know that it can be 90* today and snow the next morning"
I hadn't had quite those extreams yet. When Snickers and I did Hiker town to Walker Pass in May 2004 (http://www.geocities.com/pct_2005/walker.html) It was abormaly cool, but I don't think it ever got below 40 degrees. I should add, that unlike some of us like minded people who carry only a tarp, I was carrying a 3LB 3oz tent. But am working on getting a 2LB + a few ounces tent.

Aloha! Ann <AlohaAnn@adelphia.net> wrote:

Aloha All!

I swear y'all are getting me all excited! I just want to run out and buy one of everything recommended just so I have an excuse to play! Obviously that ain't happen'n. Whew! Chills!

On a serious note, one of the first things I'm noticing is that everyone seems not to mind sleeping in their clothes or jackets. I realize that it's a sensible thing to do but isn't that uncomfortable? Wouldn't you prefer to sleep comfy warm without a bunch of binding clothing? I know, an ounce is an ounce is an ounce but...... Thoughts?
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Mountain Goat: 45* bag? I know the desert is hot .... during the day but having once lived for a short time not far from Tucson, AZ, I also know that it can be 90* today and snow the next morning. I do like the idea of a 15 oz bag but..... I'm back to that cold thing. You're a braver hiker than I! 
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