[at-l] Need input on tent and sleeping bag selections

[Sly]

I haven't used the Seedhouse but I have a Sixmoon Design's Lunar Solo 
that I like around the same weight.   I have a couple Montbell bags and 
they're pretty toasty.  I suggest the #2 or #3.   Being a Japanese 
company their sizes are different, up to 5' 10" and to 6' 4".  They also 
have a draw sreing on the bottom to shorten the length.  If you're not 
wide of girth you may be better in one of their regular bags, not the 
super stretch.  The bags are awesome.

http://www.montbell.us/products/list.php?cat_id=5

Sly



Georgiamountainwoman wrote:
> I am in the process of getting properly outfitted for a thru-hike and 
> am shopping around for the best ultra light tent and sleeping bag that 
> will keep you warm and dry.
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> Was up to Neels Gap this week and Felicity and Winton were showing me 
> two particular items I was interested in, but before investing in 
> them, I would like to present them to the group and see if anybody has 
> had actual experience with them, and what your opinions are and if 
> they would be a wise choice or not.
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> The tent I was interested in was the Big Agnes Super Light Seedhouse 
> for 1 person, weighing only 2 lb. 13 oz.  Also, did anyone regret 
> getting a 1 person, and wished they had a 2 person tent for themselves 
> instead ?  Has anyone had any problems with getting wet using this 
> particular tent ?
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> I currently have a 7 lb -10 degree synthetic sleeping bag, which I 
> love cause it keeps me warm, but the weight is totally unreasonalbe 
> for a thru-hike.  Up at Neels Gap they were showing me a Montbell 
> UltraLight Super Stretch Down Hugger 0 degrees sleeping bag, which 
> weighed also 2 lbs. 13 oz.  It was pretty pricey like over $400.  Has 
> anybody ever used this type bag ?  Did it hold up well for how light 
> weight is was ?  Did it indeed keep you warm ?
>
> Also, are there other places you can get these items at a more 
> reasonable price ?
>
> Please advise.
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