Re: [Philmont]: Sleeping Bags

Quoting Kevin Mineart <kjmineart@yahoo.com>:

> I know that everyone suggests avoiding down bags but I am curious if
> there are still those out there that use down. How about hybrids?
> partially down and partially synthetic?
>
Hi Kevin,

Not everyone suggests avoiding down bags. I have been to Philmont twice and
will be headed back this June. I use a 30 degree down bag and plan to again
this summer at Philmont. I've had no problems and at 49 enjoy the weight
savings. My wife and I have both used down bags on 4 to 10 day section hikes
on the Appalachian Trail also. No problems. I have a Marmot Arryro (sp?) and
she has a Western Mountaineering Hydrogen. Both bags with a stuff sack and a
garbage bag weigh less than 2 pounds each. We are careful to keep them dry,
air them out whenever possible and plan on using a bag liner during our trek at
Philmont.

I haven't used any of the hybrid bags so I can't comment on them.

Wayne, Philmont 92, 96 & 03

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Received on Fri Apr 11 00:46:40 2003