[Philmont]: RE: Down Sleeping Bags

I went to Philmont last August with my 25 year old down sleeping bag from
R.E.I. and had no problems at all. I bought so much other gear, especially
"little extra things" that I thought I would need (and did not), that I
decided that I was not going to get a new sleeping bag too. My old bag is
rated for about 20 deg and I was very comfortable. About the only advantage
I can think of that would have helped some on the trail by getting a new bag
is the improvements in weight and size. A general piece of advice too:
don't go crazy buying all sorts of new things that you probably won't end up
using. After the basics are covered (good footwear... don't skimp on boots
and socks!... , a decent pack, bag, and following the basics of layering)
you don't really need to spend a lot on other fancy things, no matter how
good they look in the mail order catalog! Good luck!

Jeff Dunckle
CC - T-180
812B - '02

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Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:40:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kevin Mineart <kjmineart@yahoo.com>
Subject: Sleeping Bags

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?

I found what I considered to be the perfect bag, 30 degree taper with a
drawstring top that could be 'mummy-ized' into a hood if you needed it.
I sleep warm so the rating isn't an issue. The bag only weighs a little
over 3 lbs and packs down to about 6" x 10" BUT it's 75% down and 25%
synthetic. I would be MORE than happy to buy a fully synthetic bag if
it wasn't outrageously priced (this bag would run a little over $100)
and was the same size. I move around a lot when I sleep and sweat a LOT
if I sleep on my back so I need a bag I can roll around in a little.

Any thoughts??

Thanks!!

Kevin Mineart
SM T214 West Burlington, IA
802-B3!

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