[Philmont]: Christmas bags?

I really appreciate all the input on my Christmas Tents post. Now I need few suggestions for my trekkers' parents that are considering Christmas Sleeping Bags. I have been looking at bags on the net, but I need recommendations from pholks with Philmont experience.

I've been trying to find a new, 2 lb, 6'6" long, 38" wide, 20 degree, rectangular (I abhor having my feet bound), $65, sleeping bag that stuffs down to the size of a softball. I don't think I'll find one.

In reality I'm thinking about suggesting a lightweight 30 degree bag and adding a fleece liner. I've eliminated "down" bags due to performance when wet. I'm willing to stand corrected if anyone knows of a reasonably priced down bag that can keep out the rain.

All suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Please don't hesitate to list make, model, and price.

YIS

Scott Calkins
Troop 888
Baton Rouge

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Received on Thu Sep 9 17:52:00 2004