[pct-l] down vs synthetic

[msarahm at cox.net (Sarah)]

The "Gear Guide" issue of Backpacker magazine (March 2005) has an 
impressive table in the back listing sleeping bags from different 
manufactures, their features, and their weights. 

There are some hybrid down/synthetic bags that are appealing except that 
they are a little bulkier than pure down.  The synthetic is on the 
bottom and the down is on top.

The magazine issue also has tables of weights and features for backpacks 
and shelters.  There is less comprehensive information on stoves, 
sleeping pads, and rain gear.  Footwear is covered.  My impression is 
that they are hesitant to give negative reviews, so their gear 
complaints are mild, but it's a good resource for comparison if you're 
planning on making some big purchases.

Sarah


Shawn Loga wrote:

>there has been a lot of talk recently about sleeping
>bags, and i thought i'd tag another question onto the
>string:
>
>I am a vegan (four years and running) and therefore
>will not buy a down bag.  Is there anything else that
>compares? I've heard that some down bags compress to
>the size of a loaf of bread- is that possible with a
>synthetic?
>
>Anyways, i was just wondering...
>
>Shawn
>
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