Re: Assorted questions (Sleep, wide feet)
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:12 am
Besides weight, what do high end bags like Western Mountaineering have going for them?- Great customer Service. If your bag is ever damaged or you decide to add fill, they will always be there for you. Same with Enlightenment Quilts, I have one of those too, but even though they are lighter, there is a learning curve to using them and they have their own set of hassles to deal with. I never understood the concept of treating down to make it more water proof, down by nature is already very water resistant. Have you ever tried to wash a down bag before? You might want to consider the ZPacks, they are hoodless, but still a mummy style bag, which I find appealing because I always wake up in the middle of the night with the hood in my face.
Are closed cell pads still viable?- They will always work and be lighter, but as a slide sleeper, I prefer the air mats. They are well worth the extra weight and effort to inflate/deflate and have an added bonus of getting you off the ground a couple of inches and keeping you dry if water starts pooling under you during a heavy rain storm.
Are closed cell pads still viable?- They will always work and be lighter, but as a slide sleeper, I prefer the air mats. They are well worth the extra weight and effort to inflate/deflate and have an added bonus of getting you off the ground a couple of inches and keeping you dry if water starts pooling under you during a heavy rain storm.