Re: [Philmont]: Down vs synthetic bags?

It depends on how responsible and careful the Scout is. I have seen adults
that should not carry down because they "forget" to keep it dry, and some
Scouts who are very "down smart" and did not have a problem.

Make certain he has a waterproof stuff sack, knows the danger of a wet bag
in cold temperatures, and use your judgement about the Scout.

YiS,
Jim Welton
McAllen, Texas

On 11/27/05, Bob Beauter <rbeauter@cox.net> wrote:
>
> 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 11:54:41 2005