Re: [Paddlewise] Synthetic

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 19:28:27 -0400
On 26 Sep 2003 at 17:36, Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:

> Have you noticed a change in the temp rating of the bag from new to
> present? 

No, but there are so many variables (what I ate before bed, wind,
humidity etc...) that I don't think I could tell.  My down bag must 
be worse than when new, but I always use a liner now (microfleece - 
like flannel) so that would make up for it.

> I have no knowledge of their effectiveness regarding
> cleaning the loft and aiding or at least not being adverse to the
> loft. Do you?

I remember reading something many years ago about the effectiveness.  

I think it was in Bicycling magazine, but it might have been 
Backpacker.  They had tested various products.  They liked some of 
them and found that they did help with the loft.  I should imagine 
that today's products are better if not the same - certainly the 
respected brands like Nik Wax.

Mike

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