[pct-l] down vs. synthetic

[Kevin Renfrow]

I'm taking a down quilt in a waterproof stuff sack with the ZPacks
Hexamid Solo tarp.

-Kevin

On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Justin Schmal <jtreeschmal at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I was curious whether the majority of PCT thru hikers use down or synthetic
> sleeping bags/quilts?
>
> Would you consider it risky using a down quilt on the trail with a tarp
> set-up? I imagine there is no risk as long as you keep it dry, but in your
> experience is this a realistic goal (keeping the down dry)?
>
> I plan on storing it in a dry-bag, like those kayakers use.
>
> Thanks for the advice,
>
> Lefty
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