Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Bag
Posted by Andy Neil on Jan 16, 2025
1. Down or Synthetic Insulation?
Down:
Lightweight and highly compressible, ideal for packing.
Superior warmth-to-weight ratio.
Loses insulation properties when wet unless treated with water-resistant down.
More expensive but lasts longer with proper care.
Synthetic:
Retains warmth even when wet.
Dries quickly and costs less than down.
Bulky and heavier than down.
Shorter lifespan with frequen
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10 Tips for Wet Weather Backpacking
Posted by Mark Richardson on Oct 11, 2023
#1
Take a Waterproof Cap: The hoods on
shell jackets are generally pretty good, some have a decent peak but the
lighter weight ones can be poor in this respect. None of them can beat wearing
a waterproof cap under the hood though, the large peak keeps the rain off your
face and it helps keep the hood from shifting when you turn your head. #2 Two
bags are better than one: Check
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