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[pct-l] Re: New Revolutionary Gear Concepts Plus Eliminating the Sleeping Bag

The Red Baron had a ski suit and a fishing vest; he wore it most of the time.  Interesting concept -- seemed to work for him.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: Hiker97@aol.com
>Sent: Mar 22, 2006 12:07 AM
>To: cmkudija@earthlink.net, kdpo@gottawalk.com, reinholdmetzger@cox.net, pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Cc: laura629@hotmail.com, carolbruno@cox.net
>Subject: [pct-l] Re: New Revolutionary Gear Concepts Plus Eliminating the	Sleeping Bag
>
>Yes, I always like to hear of  backpackers thinking outside of the box.  Or 
>should I say outside of their  sleeping bags.  Very good.
> 
>Speaking of sleeping bags, I am in  a big to-do about eliminating the 
>sleeping bag from my gear list.  I  don't know if I will do it, but the sleeping bag 
>bugs me from  a 3-season gear hiking standpoint.
> 
>I know the mummy is warm and we are  in our bags for longs times too.  I just 
>want something more  versatile.  I am thinking of going to the down 
>jacket/pants concept.   Then using a light silk bag liner as an overbag.  This concept 
>is not  as warm as a mummy bag I have been told and it is probably a little  h
>eavier too.  
> 
>I like the idea of walking around  late in the day around camp and warming up 
>my sleeping system.  Of course,  there is the advantage of having a super 
>warm clothing system too.  Under  my super light rain suit, I cannot see how I 
>would be cold on the trial in  a blowing cold wet gale wind.  Think San Felipe 
>Hills in Section A or the  lateral trail over to the top of Mt. Whitney at 
>14,000 feet.
> 
>For 4-season camping, you just add  a very light down bag (14-20 ounces) over 
>this system and you are fine.  No  problem -- down layering.  I would use 
>Epic fabric for the outer shell for  everything -- clothes and bags.
> 
>Anyway, I am still kicking this  idea around.  I want more out my sleeping 
>system than a mummy bag  offers.  What to do?  What to do?
> 
>Your hiking buddy,  Switchback
>Trail Corridor Saunterer & Camp  Heater
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