Re: [Philmont]: Down vs synthetic bags?

You are so correct on this!
Oh yea on the bag, we use #1 Army bags from the Army surplus store. The down sleeping bags will stuff into them nicely and are waterPRUFF.
Steve MacIntyre
Troop 777
Hermitage, TN
Advisor
02, 03, 05, 06
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Welton
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:23 PM
  Subject: 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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