[Philmont]: Down vs synthetic bags?

Talked to a parent yesterday who just bought a down sleeping bag for her son. The Scout is small so weight is definitely an issue. She explained to the sales person at a local outdoor shop what he would be doing and he reccomended a down bag that weighs 2 lbs.

I told her I didn't think that down was the best way to go because of what happens when it gets wet. He will be at Philmont in late June/early July. Is he better off staying w/down or should he go to synthetic?

Bob Beauter
SM-48
Philmont '04 & '06

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Received on Sun Nov 27 11:28:31 2005