I need to replace my sleeping bag with something that will be good for 55º-20º or in that area, not for real winter camping. I want something that will still do if damp but will pack down as small as a down bag for taking in the boat. Any thoughts or experience for or against anything? Thanks, Joan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
One big vote for the North Face Cat's Meow. This artificial bag packs small and keeps me warm down to about 25F. It is warm even when damp. A sunny day will dry it quickly. Top notch construction. It doesn't pack quite as small as a down bag, but will keep you warm even if it happens to get damp. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I don't give a damn for a man who can spell a word only one way. Mark Twain WhiteRabbit - ICQ#111665477 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - ----- Original Message ----- From: <JSpinner_at_aol.com> To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:59 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] sleeping bag question > I need to replace my sleeping bag with something that will be good for > 55º-20º or in that area, not for real winter camping. I want something that > will still do if damp but will pack down as small as a down bag for taking in > the boat. Any thoughts or experience for or against anything? > > Thanks, > Joan > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed > here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire > responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. > Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net > Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: <JSpinner_at_aol.com> > I need to replace my sleeping bag with something that will be good for > 55º-20º or in that area, not for real winter camping. I want something that > will still do if damp but will pack down as small as a down bag for taking in > the boat. Any thoughts or experience for or against anything? > If there's a synthetic that packs like down, I'd like to know about it! I've had good results with both Polarguard 3D and Primaloft. I think 3D has been replaced by HV. There was (is?) a 3M fill called Lite Loft that was generally condemned a few years ago. If you seen something made of it, walk away. I've used a down bag on trips as well. I have a Cascade Designs Black Canyon compression dry bag that I keep it in. No problems so far, but I rarely have to deal with fog. My favourite approach is like Bill Mason's (famous Canadian canoeist). He advocates several very light sleeping bags nested together rather than one do-it-all. In your case, two light bags would likely suffice. You'll only need one of them in the summer and add the second in the cooler seasons. That way, you can have one, two or three layers on top, depending where in the "sandwich" you sleep. If you're lucky, you can find two bags that will pack almost as small as one bigger one, but can be stuffed into two smaller nooks in the kayak. Also, consider a two-sided version. I haven't seen one of these in a mummy, only in a tapered rectangle (aka barrel). These have one side that is light and one side that is heavier. If it's warm, sleep with the light side up. If it's cool, use the heavier side on top. I don't know of US brands like this offhand, but MEC has a couple. Check: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=189051 and scroll down to the Dervish and Oasis models. Unfortunately, the latter is only rated to 32F, but there may be another company with such a beast. If you add a fleece liner to that, it might be just the thing. Also, don't trust the rated temperatures. What's comfortable for me is freezing for Amie. Women usually prefer a heavier bag for the same air temp. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 01-10-03 20:59:04 EDT, michaeldaly_at_home.com writes: << My favourite approach is like Bill Mason's (famous Canadian canoeist). He advocates several very light sleeping bags nested together rather than one do-it-all. >> that's a good idea...Target sells fleece sleeping bags for about $20....nice colors, plus they unzip out to a flat blanket. sandy kramer miami *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
http://www.wiggys.com/ Above is the URL for Wiggy's Outdoor Gear; they make great sleeping bags. In Open Water Rowing Magazine, there is an article about a guy who rowed about 2000 miles, circumnavigating the Eastern US, and he talks about his Wiggy's sleeping bag being great. He slept in his boat for about 150 nights in all kinds of weather and says the Wiggy's bag was a lifesaver. Even if you don't get a sleeping bag, it's worth it to visit the site to read Wiggy's rants about Gore-Tex and other outdoor fabrics that "just don't work as advertised." *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.4.0 : Thu Aug 21 2025 - 16:33:23 PDT