[pct-l] 20 deg bags High Sierra

[arm chair]

Hi Jim,

I think my point is to go with the best down you can afford, 850 plus,
rather than compression. The best down will be lighter, warmer and will have
a smaller manufacturer's stuff sack.

- just my thought,
armchair


On 2/26/07, Jim Lynch <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote:
>
>  Thanks;  I've never used a compression bag.  I guess I've been put off by
> their weight.  My guess is that the manufacturer of a sleeping bag gives you
> the size of stuff sack that is best for that bag.  Compressing it smaller
> doesn't seem like a good idea.
>
> James P."Jim" Lynch
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> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* arm chair <armchairhiker at gmail.com>
> *To:* Jim Lynch <jplynch at crosslink.net>
> *Cc:* pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
> *Sent:* Monday, February 26, 2007 9:51 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [pct-l] 20 deg bags High Sierra
>
>
> Jim,
>
> Keep in mind the bulk (volume when stuffed in a stuff sack) of the bag.
> Down can compress better than synthetics. 850 vs 600 down fill, 850
> compresses best. Smaller stuff sack means smaller backpack means less weight
> the backpack has to be. Also if you use a compression bag, consider the
> wieght of the compression bag and what that compression does to the
> insulating material of the sleeping bag.
>
> less bulk, less weight,
> - armchair
>
>