[pct-l] What's the better sleeping bag?

[MWallace at Stutman.com (Wallace, Mark S.)]

I purchased a Feathered Friends sleeping bag in the late 1990s for high-altitude mountaineering use.  It was the next to warmest bag they made.  The bag was not as warm as I anticipated, and it's safe to say I'm disappointed in it.  On the other hand, I have had excellent experience with Marmot sleeping bags, especially the Lithium model.  

Mark



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[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Brian Weber
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:28 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] What's the better sleeping bag?




I've narrowed it down, and I'm not afraid to shell out the dough for the ultra-light bag. What's your experience/preference?

Western Mountaineering Ultralite

or

Feathered Friends Hummingbird

I've tried on the WM, and it fit like a glove. Feathered Friends does do custom fits, though. It seems my decision, although it's splitting hairs at this point, has been narrowed down to the fabric quality. FF describes their fabric choices and components in great detail. They tote Nextec "Epic" fabric as being highly breathable while also being water resistant. WM just says they use Pertex Quantum, which is obscenely light and finely woven.

Any thoughts?

		
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