Yesterday I got my sleeping bag from Blue Ridge Sports here in Charlottesville, Va . It's a size long, 20 degree, 650-fill down, Marmot bag. I have read lots of information out there about the comparison between synthetic and down. One flaw about down is that, if it gets wet...good luck getting it dry. That is a mild concern of mine, but this bag has a water- resistant wash and with a proper rain cover for my pack, I shouldn't get in too much trouble with that. One BIG plus is that, if cared for, down will keep you warmer and last you much, much longer--"Over 20 years" is what I was told by the salesman. It certainly feels good getting my gear slowly together and into my pack.
Turns out I have pharyngitis. I started my prescribed antibiotics this morning and took a sick-day from work. Using this time to hang up my hammock on the front porch and pretend I am in the woods.
Hoping for a speedy recovery so I can do my overnight circuit hike with Aviator this weekend.
Turns out I have pharyngitis. I started my prescribed antibiotics this morning and took a sick-day from work. Using this time to hang up my hammock on the front porch and pretend I am in the woods.
Hoping for a speedy recovery so I can do my overnight circuit hike with Aviator this weekend.