[pct-l] Stephenson's Warmlite

[chelin at teleport.com (Sharon & Chuck Chelin)]

Good afternoon, Terriann,

I do not own, nor have I used, the Stephensons' products, but I will offer
some observations based solely upon viewing their Website:

At 6.9 lbs, complete, their average-size bag is far too heavy for distance
hiking.  My entire summer base weight of everything except worn clothing and
consumables is less than one pound more than their bag alone.  Some of the
reasons for their greater weight apparently are:
1)  A less efficient rectangular shape.
2)  A  comfort range extending far lower than what a three-season hiker
needs.
3)  The extra weight of redundant layers of fabric and zippers.
4)  The extra weight of fuzzy and vapor barrier fabrics.
5)  The weight of a built-in air mattress.

Most weight-conscious distance hikers use bags in the 1.5-2.5 lb. range,
plus approximately half a pound for a foam pad.

Their tents are probably OK, except a 2.5 lb. single-layer tent can be had
for considerably less money from other supplies.

However, I would like to complement them on the ultralight attire of the
people in the
photos.

Steel-Eye



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terriann McGlenn" <ecotopia@mindspring.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:09 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Stephenson's Warmlite


> Anyone here have any knowledge, usage or ownership of a Stephenson's
> Warmlite tent or sleeping bag?  I'm looking to downsize and down-weight
from
> my current 4-season Helleburg Nallo GT and 3-season GoLite Hex 2 with
Nest.
> I came across Stephenson and am intrigued.  I read reviews on BPGT of the
> D.A.M. used in their sleeping bags and other reviews of the tent on other
> websites.  I want to know if anyone here has personal experience with
these
> products.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Terriann McGlenn
> 253-941-7888
>
>
>
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