Re: [Philmont]: Christmas bags?

I enjoy my Sierra Designs Flex Series mummy bag.

Many of my Scouts have taken advantage of the Scoutdirect.com pricing
from Alpsmountaineering.com. I was very surprised at the construction
for an inexpensive bag.

YiS,
Jim Welton
McAllen, Texas

On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:48:09 -0400, scalkins4@cox.net <scalkins4@cox.net> wrote:
> 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 23:46:40 2004