[pct-l] Bag/Quilt Warmth

[Edward Anderson]

Hi Big Hummel,

To greatly reduce getting "body oils", dirt, sweat, and "human smells" from accumulating on the inside of your bag, use a liner. They are lightweight and very easy to rinse out and they quickly air dry on the trail when in camp. I also sometimes turn my bag inside out to let it air if I am in camp early or during a 0 day on the trail. I also take solar showers in camp. Also, don't stuff your down bag too much (too much compression) while hiking or when in towns.

Have a great hike

MendoRider



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From: "bighummel at aol.com" <bighummel at aol.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bag/Quilt Warmth

My experiences are not currently germane, but that is exactly what happened to my NF Bigfoot first edition Polarguard bag on my thru-hike. It started out a 15 degree bag and by the end of the trail was down to about 25 degree from all of the body oil it absorbed. I still have it but after all it's been thru since, I'd say it's now about a 35 degree bag.


From: <ned at mountaineducation.org>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bag/Quilt Warmth
To: "CHUCK CHELIN" <steeleye at wildblue.net>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net

Would it be unreasonable to assume that a "10-degree" 
bag at the start of a PCT thru hike would become a "30-degree" bag by the time 
(a month, say) the hiker reached KM?

"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150




Greg Hummel



Lovely to see you again my friend.
Walk along with me to the next bend
                             ~ Moody Blues


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