A feather bed has its problems. They are usually more delicate than fill the bags with synthetic, for example. You lose most of its insulating ability when wet. Of course, you can simply treat them with caution.
My bag on the floor is more than ten years, and without tears and without significant loss of down. I stayed in some very difficult conditions with her. Beware of sharp or abrasive, and even the most delicate bag can last a decade or longer.
I have also managed to keep my sleeping replica GUCCI handbags dry for a few unpleasant conditions. After seven days of hiking in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, when it rains at a certain time every day and every night.
My bag was never wet, and I slept under a tarpaulin at all times. So you’re a dry bag, if you try. Who is responsible for the negative aspects. Now look at the positive.
I do not really buy, computer, now whenever I had to see to see what there whether the allegation was true. It is. Synthetics are closer to the warmth for the weight of the filling, but can not keep up.
It is not a big difference, but for those like me who like to adventure in the mountains with less than ten pounds in the pack, all the numbers from one ounce.
My own pocket, by the way, weighs only 17 ounces. It is rated at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, but I’ve worn comfortably below zero several times. It is from Western Mountaineering.
Perhaps a greater benefit of weight reduction (plastic must be closed, after all), is to save space. None of the synthetic fiber sleeping bags can be almost as small as a bag to be packed on the floor. Mine is the size of a loaf of bread in their packaging.
It makes a difference when you have a small package or a long journey. In fact, benefit from economies of space and more sleepless nights with a package of the day – something I could do with a bag of less compressible.
Finally, down sleeping bags longer. The best synthesis seems to be filled to lose loft after just a year or two can be, not much to be repaired. A bag on the floor, but can be embedded in the dryer and have more of their loft, even after ten years if properly stored (no filling).
It is true that there are times and places for plastics. Can not want to in the rainforest of Olympic National Park with Down’s backpack, for example. But if you need to choose a bag to use during the entire duration, and like to go light, you should seriously consider a sleeping bag.

