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08-20-2014, 23:30
I currently own a MArmot Trestles 30. I have used it in 2 overnight backpacking trips. I like the bag. It weighs 3 lbs 3 oz. It suits my needs. I paid $99, which made my pocket happy. The only thing I dislike is how much room it takes in my pack when compressed.
I am not a UL hiker. I don't want to spend that kind of cash.
However, I recently saw the Kelty Cosmic Down 21 Sleeping Bag. It is 550 fill duck down (yes I know 800 is better, but I can't pay that kind of cash). It is $129.99. It is rated at a significantly lower temperature 21 degrees. The long version is actually 2 lbs 13 oz, which will be a saving of 6 oz from the regular Marmot I have.
I have never had a down sleeping bag and I am concerned about condensation getting my bag wet (possibly a SMD Trekker Scout).
Anyone have the Kelty Cosmic Down 21? How do you like it? How does it handle getting wet? Any recommendations would be great.
My current pack is about 35 lbs for upcoming section hike. Big 3 weight is 13 lbs (tent 6 lbs w/ footprint), sleeping bag and pad (4 lbs), pack 3 lbs. Food and water will be 11 lbs. Rest will be 10 lbs.
I may be purchasing a new tent which will be about 3.5 lbs lighter. I also plan to leave some extra clothes at home since which will save another lb. With the Kelty sleeping bag, I have save almost another 1/2 lb.
With the new gear, I would have big 3 weight close to 8.5 lbs and pack weight under 30 lbs.
I am not a UL hiker. I don't want to spend that kind of cash.
However, I recently saw the Kelty Cosmic Down 21 Sleeping Bag. It is 550 fill duck down (yes I know 800 is better, but I can't pay that kind of cash). It is $129.99. It is rated at a significantly lower temperature 21 degrees. The long version is actually 2 lbs 13 oz, which will be a saving of 6 oz from the regular Marmot I have.
I have never had a down sleeping bag and I am concerned about condensation getting my bag wet (possibly a SMD Trekker Scout).
Anyone have the Kelty Cosmic Down 21? How do you like it? How does it handle getting wet? Any recommendations would be great.
My current pack is about 35 lbs for upcoming section hike. Big 3 weight is 13 lbs (tent 6 lbs w/ footprint), sleeping bag and pad (4 lbs), pack 3 lbs. Food and water will be 11 lbs. Rest will be 10 lbs.
I may be purchasing a new tent which will be about 3.5 lbs lighter. I also plan to leave some extra clothes at home since which will save another lb. With the Kelty sleeping bag, I have save almost another 1/2 lb.
With the new gear, I would have big 3 weight close to 8.5 lbs and pack weight under 30 lbs.