RE: [Philmont]: Christmas bags?

I have a La Fuma Warm 'n Light 1 Kilo Down that I got from Galyan's for
about $100. Not the most technical bag on the planet and a rather
interesting temperature rating system. I used it at Philmont and was very
comfortable, as was my son. Goosedown problems are greatly overblown when
you take the proper precautions (use a tall kitchen trash bag as a stuff
sack liner and have a tent that does not leak).

You can read my Owners Review for that bag at BackpackGearTest at the link
http://snipurl.com/8z2i

There is also a 2 year old OR for an Alps rectangle bag I noticed while I
was getting my link, you can see the review for it at
http://snipurl.com/8z2h

BTW, snipurl is a way to paste a looong url into a short space. The actual
base web site for BGT is:

www.backpackgeartest.org

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of Jim Welton
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 7:15 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: 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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