The time has come to replace my old and huge synthetic bag. Intended use - British Columbia, May through early October. Nights can be in lower 50s (+10C) even in summer, and then my 35F (0 C) down bag is just what I need, - if only it wasn't down. In warmer nights this down bag is an overkill, though fulll-lentgth zipper provides a lot of options. Extremely compact thing is this down bag (please, no more "down VS synthetic" thread :-), and so far I managed to keep it dry, almost. Once it got some dew on it, and warmth reduced significantly. When I washed it after a year of use, it took 3 days to dry it out at room temperature. It's scary to imagine what if it will get wet outdoors. I'm thinking of these Slumberjack 30F and 40F bags, $59 each (that is $US), including compression bag, btw: Super Guide 30F http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3850575 4&prmenbr=226 and Tour Lite 40F http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3850575 8&prmenbr=226. Both are less than 3 lb, very compact, I like that (6"*16", probably not completely compressed). Insulation is Thermolite (better than Hollofill, worse than Polarguard classic). For some reason Tour Lite 40F is listed at Campmor as "rectangular" (?) though I don't see any difference from Super Guide 30F except for single-layer insulation. My down bag has no hood and is barrel-shaped, which is fine with me; these Slumbers have some room in a foot box and both look more like barrel-shaped rather than mummies. Anybody knows these bags, are their temperatures over-rated or under-rated, how long is zipper, or any other observations or suggestions? And what the heck can be this "ventilated foot box" - I don't need any drafts around my feet :-) *************************************************************************** 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 2/25/2004 1:51:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, al.m_at_3web.net writes: > Both are less than 3 lb, very compact, I like that (6"*16", probably not > completely compressed). Insulation is Thermolite (better than Hollofill, > worse > than Polarguard classic). For some reason Tour Lite 40F is listed at Campmor > as "rectangular" (?) though I don't see any difference from Super Guide 30F > except for single-layer insulation. Doesn't 3 pounds for a bag, synthetic or not, with a 35-40 degree F rating sound heavy and bulky? When I peruse my Backpacker magazine annual gear round up issue I have found many lighter than that by a pound or so. Check out Marmot or Northface. A syn bag in the 35 degree category usually comes in around 2 pounds and still around a hundred bucks. It might be a good idea to check out that annual issue to key in on what may be the best weight/temp cost value. Cheers, Rob G *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> > Both are less than 3 lb, very compact, I like that (6"*16", probably not > > completely compressed). Insulation is Thermolite (better than Hollofill, > > worse > > Try the Big Agnes bags--very well made light, stuffable and efficient. They use the pad as an integral feature, which make them ideal for kayaking. I used a Marmot bag this summer in Newfoundland, and have switched to Big Agnes mostly because of packing size. http://www.bigagnes.com/ ********************************************************* John S. March, MD, MPH Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Duke Child and Family Study Center 718 Rutherford Street Durham, NC 27705 919/416-2404 (P); 919/416-2420 (F) Email: jsmarch_at_acpub.duke.edu Website: http://www2.mc.duke.edu/pcaad ********************************************************* *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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