[pct-l] Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag

[cmkudija at earthlink.net (cmkudija@earthlink.net)]

Chuck and I are the proud possessors of two vintage Sierra Designs (I think)
elephant's feet bags.  We experimented with them for mountaineering in the
Sierra with down jackets in the late 70's, early 80's or so.  They worked
ok, but we haven't used them for years - I don't recall why we stopped using
them, but probably we got zip-together sleeping bags ;-) and found that we
liked them better.

 Seems to me that if you sleep warm, this can be a fine solution if your
down sweater will keep your shoulders warm enough.  I prefer a full bag or
quilt, myself - along WITH my down sweater & husband to keep me warm.  I
sleep cold.

It's just one of many decisions to make!

Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija
PCT partially '94

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Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:17 AM
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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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