1) I am really impressed with how effective my cheapie nylon rain wind shell works in the temps of high 20's to low 30's if it is windy. I wear my base layer Merino or base layer PolarMax and then put on the shell and as long as I am hiking I am just fine. Use the zipper for venting.
Question: It weighs 10oz and the Patagonia Houdini weighs 4oz. Is there a "cheap alternative" that weighs around 5oz?
2) I currently want to plan a winter trip. Planning on lows of 10degF. Currently own a 35 deg highly compressible sleeping bag that weighs 3.5# and fits inside my GoLight Jam50.
I also own a 4# syn bag that weighs 4# but does not compress small enough to fit in my Jam (with all my other gear). I own a warm down vest but not a puffball jacket. Aside from the weight thing, where would be the best place (bottom, top, front, side) to "lash" not very compressible (10" diam x 12") which is 15 Liters (short and fat).
Where should I attach it and how?
