Re: Synthetic Vs. Down

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Posted by Gear Selection (Guest) on October 17, 2006 at 3:18:56 pm EDT
In reply to Re: Synthetic Vs. Down posted by Tom D on September 16, 2006 at 4:37:33 pm EDT

I know this post is from a month ago but i think you missed a few points. First off it is a known fact that Down has a higher warmth to weight ratio than does synthetic fillings. It is also known that down is very ineficient when wet.
So in getting a down bag you are saving on weight, but most of you included a few "extras" you bring to prevent your down bag from getting wet. You have to remember these prevenative measures add weight as well further reducing the warmth/weight ratio of your bag.
My $.02 would be that it all depends on the environment you are going to be in. Rainy tropical climates would urge you to bring synthetic while in very cold winter climats down would be more suitable. One thing to look for in a down bag is a waterproof shell. My mountaineering down bag is constructed of a water repellent (not water proof) shell that helps protect the down against moisture such as condensation, miner spills and precipitation.

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