[pct-l] Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag

[light_of_aton at mindspring.com (Terriann McGlenn)]

When I ordered my Raku from Nunatak I discussed that option with Tom.
Dollars for donuts you are better off getting the down sweater and a
sleeping quilt.  No matter how you work it there will always be a gap
between the bag and your jacket.  This system was originally designed for
climbers who had to stay in their climbing harness while on a sleeping
platform.  I believe it's actually cheaper to get the sweater/quilt combo
than the elephant foot.

Talk to Tom about what you plan to do and why you think the elephant foot
may be a good idea.  Depending on your sleeping habits and shelter there may
be a more comfortable option for you.  Tom is awesome and open to
suggestions and input.  He was surprised to see me flip my Raku over so the
zipper was up my back so I could use it as a quilt, he said that was the
first time he'd ever seen anyone do that with the Raku.

Terriann

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Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:17 AM
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Cc: laura629@hotmail.com
Subject: [pct-l] Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag

Has anyone out there used a half  sleeping bag with a down jacket or sweater

for your sleeping system?  I am  thinking of getting the Nunatak 18 ounce
long 
size half bag (in Epic  fabric).  The Europeans call it an elephant foot
bag. 
 Since I am  getting a down sweater made, I was thinking may be this would
be 
a better system  at night for a 3 season backpacking.
 
Thanks for any info.
 
Cheers, Switchback
Full Length Foam Pad & Down  Pillow Sleeper
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