[at-l] Sleeping bags

Tom Willcox bakwudz at rcn.com
Tue Mar 11 10:15:22 CDT 2008


Western Mountaineering Megalite.  Perfect for larger people.  Great bag, I 
personally have one and can attest to the lightness and warmth!

bakwudz in Allentown, PA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <grey.owl at comcast.net>
To: <at-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:42 AM
Subject: [at-l] Sleeping bags


>A gear question!!!  I am planning to get back to backpacking.  I really 
>need to lighten my load so I am in the market for a good down bag.  Price 
>is a consideration, however I am over 6 ft tall (6'6") and way over weight. 
>Besides that I have the shoulders of a middle linebacker.  Down is 
>definitely lighter than any fiber filled bag.  I am looking for a three 
>season bag.  I will hike when it is cold, but i won't sleep outside if the 
>temperature is below 30 F (I have but that's another story).  I find most 
>mummy bags too constricting.  I guess if I wasn't so lazy I would go thru 
>Mara's gear web page.
>
> Beautiful day, got happy feet.  Really don't want to work in the lab.  I 
> may play hooky this afternoon.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Grey Owl




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