[pct-l] Gear Report

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

I got my Nunatak custom down  sweater.  It is very nice and fits me 
perfectly.  It weighs 1 pound 6  ounces in the XXL tall size for me.  It has a hood, 
full front zip,  pockets, 800 down, and is parka length.  The outer shell is 
Epic fabric,  which is slightly heavier than you could use, but very water  
resistant.  
 
I can now cut back on my sleeping  bag weight, since the sweater will be used 
in my sleeping system.  I think  a 14-16 ounce bag will be just right.  Now 
if I have to go for potty break  at night, I am wearing part of my sleeping 
system.  Neat.
 
The only thing is that it is  expensive to get custom gear made, but very 
nice too.  Big time  expensive.  About 3 times more than an off the shelf item 
(that would not  fit me).  So, it is a route to go only if you cannot find 
something that  fits you.
 
But nothing is too good for us  trail weenies, right?  
 
Cheers, Switchback
Sleeping Warm Hiker & Camp  Fashion Plate