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Roland BPL Member
PostedJul 24, 2009 at 2:51 am

I'll be going on a 6 months hike, starting April next year, and i really cannot make up my mind, what kind of bag i should take along.
I have the BPL Arc down quilt, and the BPL Cocoon UL 180 quilt. My shelter will be the Rainbow 1, cause i want a little bit more protection and it has a nice height for a tall person to sit in, and i dont need to carry a bivy. Most of the hike will go thru the European Alps, but no glacier crossing or climbing etc..
So the question is: Down Bag plus Bivy so i can sleep without shelter if the weather permits it, or just UL 180 Polarguard Quilt ??

any opinion is welcome
thank you
and yes i am not an English native speaker :>)

PostedJul 24, 2009 at 10:11 am

Why not go with the Rainbow and the Down Arc Bag? If the weather is nice, open your TT up for excellent ventilation +minimal condensation issues. By taking the Rainbow you will have great protection for your down bag, and tons more room than a bivy. The option of using the Rainbow free standing is a nice option as well. IMO The headroom in TT's and other pyramid stlye shelters really makes the time spent in camp more enjoyable. I can sit up with ease, and also seem to have more space to spread out wet, dirty, or unused gear. I prefer bivy camping in colder conditions, that's just me though.

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