High Sierra Topix

how can one not wash a bag? you basically only have to punch it down into the tub once in a while, then run 2-3 rinses afterwards.. then drain, and move to the dryer or outside.

Lol it is not that easy at all. Getting it soaked is very difficult. Then moving it around while completely wet makes you think your going to rip it. Then it took like 8 rinses to stop feeling soap come out. And then it takes about 3 days to dry. The process of rinsing was actually so difficult I put a chair in the shower to set the bag on while I wet it and let water drain out of it.

Then last it takes allot of time to shake the down around and try to get it even again. I'm not sure I ever got it all balanced again after the one wash.

isn't that what winter is for?

I'm usually freezing my ass off in the morning or night if I'm not hiking (Summer Sierras, Death Valley winters), so I need the down clothes to keep warm when doing camp chores and long underwear/top isn't enough for me. Flipside is I hike super hot, so I'm usually wearing a windshirt and shorts down to 35*-40*s. The long underwear doesn't work well with my clothing setup.

Like WD mentioned, the weight/bulk difference between my down clothes/quilt vs a bag is a wash, but I end up with a modular system. My 30* quilt will work down to 20*s or 40*s+ instead of needing (wanting?) 2 bags.

And where's everybody's gear list?

And where's everybody's gear list?

Coming soon, just have to weigh and add in a new pack and stove.

punch it down into the tub once in a while

Go to the Westernmountaineering web site. They will tell you how to best wash their products. First, leave it in the stuff sack until it is soaked. Be patient, it works. So does tennis balls in the dryer to punch free the clumped down.

Somewhat of a tangent, but does anyone have scale recommendations?

Carne ...

I got mine at a cooking store. Sorry but it doesn't even have manufacturers name on it! but it measures in either oz. or grams and oz to the .1. It weighs up to 10 lbs which means I can not weigh my full Bearikade on it. But every other individual item can be accurately measured.

Mike

Sounds about the same for me. I got mine at Walmart in the cooking area. Has no name on it and does ounces, pounds, grams etc.

Another senior moment, as soon as I read Rogues reply I remembered that is where I got mine!

Mike

a scale matters why? I have one, but it's a postal scale. What you pack is what you need. weight at that point doesn't matter.

Sure it's fun.. 52.. that's what i get every trip.. pretty happy with that..