[pct-l] Sleeping bag

[Edward Anderson]

Chris,
 
I bought a Cocoon sleeping bag liner at REI ,and used it during my entire PCT ride from Mexico to Canada. I wouldn't go without it. It adds about 8 degrees of warmth. There were times, when it was a warm night, that I just slept in the liner on top of my sleeping bag. If it got cooler during the night I would simply slip into the bag. My liner only weighs 9 ounces. It keeps the inside of my bag clean. The liner is very easy to rinse out while on the trail (I mostly lived on the trail - didn't go into towns as most hikers do), and it dries quickly in a breeze. 
 
I also brought Smartwool long underwear to provide an extra layer of warmth at times when it was really cold - I even sometimes slept in my clothes. You really appreciate the liner when you do - it keeps the inside of your bag clean.
 
Also, I thank you for your military service in Iraq.
 
MendoRider-Hiker
 

________________________________
 From: Chris Curtiss <kelsocurtiss at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 1:00 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Sleeping bag
  
The soldiers down range don't complain about the weight of their sleeping
bag, so neither will. I would use a lighter bag, if they weren't so
expensive. I carried over 100lbs on my back daily in Iraqs 120 degree heat,
so 4 lbs shouldn't be too much.  Too move on from this decision, does
anyone have recommendations for light weight silk it fleece liners to add
for extra comfort. That's more in my price range.
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