Re: [Paddlewise] Down VS Synthetic

From: Gordon Snapp <grsnapp_at_charter.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:26:57 -0500
I love my Sierra Designs 3D bag.  It's warm enough for 20 degree nights, and
compressible enough to fit through the hatch of my Chesapeake 17.  I think
down is the best insulation when dry, but I've had enough experience with
water getting into tents during rainstorms, in spite of tarps, trenches,
etc. to decide that down is too risky for my normal camping needs.  If I had
enough money, I'd probably buy another bag - down - for those times when
lightness and compressibility were paramount, and wetness was not a
potential problem, but I don't so I haven't.


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