Rookie to down bags-like the Lafuma

By MikeF Ranked #544 - 55 to 30 Degree Down Bags February 28, 2007

Okay, here in SE USA always for backpacking or car campouts in humid SE used synthetic bags. With a week backpacking trip in Western North Carolina next month and the Lafuma priced right at BC.com( 15 % discount/free ship)bought the 40 degree bag about month ago. 5.3 oz of down, light( 21 ounces). Decided to do one night on Chehah wildeness in NC Ala. last week on way to Atlanta. Close to record temps, snowed nite before, 18 degrees at 2000 elevation that nite just off ridgetop w/slight wind. OR Silshelter,ground pad, cheap bivy bag, wool socks, Patagonia puff vest, wool cap, johns, and the 40 degree Lafuma bag I was comfortable. Slight chill to my feet. Think this can do it next month. Comfortable, warm lightweifgt down for a backpacker on a budget. May check out the 30 degree version, but the Lafuma 40 degree bagged held up w/the indicated help at 18 dry degrees.

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