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Ahh, a debate equal to that of Glock vs. 1911 and 9mm vs .45 (the right answer being 1911 in .45, of course ;-) )
Anyways - Down sleeping bags vs synthetic!
I currently have a 15F synthetic bag. It is a good bag, was around $250 when I bought it - has served me well, but is bulky. The weight isn't an issue (around 3, 3.5lbs) but the overall size, even with a compression sack, is huge and takes up space in the pack.
I know down performs better - it is lighter, compresses smaller, can actually get you warmer in less time.... but SUCKS when you get it wet... and that might not mean rain - but maybe condensation.
So for those of you with down bags out here in the Northwest - what is your experience like?
So far my synthetic bag has never gotten wet /crossing fingers/ and I could easily get a dry sack for my down bag if I got one...
I camp in a tent... so I don't have to worry about camping under tarps, etc...
Anyways - Down sleeping bags vs synthetic!
I currently have a 15F synthetic bag. It is a good bag, was around $250 when I bought it - has served me well, but is bulky. The weight isn't an issue (around 3, 3.5lbs) but the overall size, even with a compression sack, is huge and takes up space in the pack.
I know down performs better - it is lighter, compresses smaller, can actually get you warmer in less time.... but SUCKS when you get it wet... and that might not mean rain - but maybe condensation.
So for those of you with down bags out here in the Northwest - what is your experience like?
So far my synthetic bag has never gotten wet /crossing fingers/ and I could easily get a dry sack for my down bag if I got one...
I camp in a tent... so I don't have to worry about camping under tarps, etc...