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Post by rebeccad on Jul 23, 2015 21:29:15 GMT -8
What would be the best insulation alternatives, both for jacket and sleeping bag, for my BiL who is allergic to down? He can't even use a down pillow, and seems pretty skeptical about any hypoallergenic treatments, etc. But as he also has back issues, he needs something lighter and more compact that what he's currently using. I'll pass on any helpful suggestions.
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Post by zeke on Jul 25, 2015 7:55:58 GMT -8
I looked at REI, and found 10 bags rated between 15* and 29* that were synthetic and for backpacking. $255- $102. Under 3#s. Zack used a NF Cat's Meow for years, and always preferred it.Others offered were REI, Big Agnes, Mt Hardwear. For my money, it would be toss up between the Mt Hardwear Lamina z Flame and the Cat's Meow, with the MH being able to be stuffed a bit smaller (8.7 L vs 12.6 L)
"The principle drawbacks to Primaloft are durability and price. Because of its short fibers, Primaloft is more prone to bunching and sees limited use in sleeping bags. While it is still cheaper than down, it is at the top of the price range for synthetics. There are a few varieties of Primaloft, but the most commonly seen are Primaloft Sport, the value option, and the higher-end Primaloft One, which features finer fibers and more water resistance. The newest material from Primaloft is called Infinity, and it is Primaloft’s entry into the continuous filament field. Look for it to compete against Polarguard Delta in sleeping bags."
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 26, 2015 8:22:26 GMT -8
That's good info about the types of primaloft, Zeke. I'll let him know. I don't think he can shrink the sleeping bag enough to make it worthwhile, but the jackets looked to me ripe for the plucking.
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Post by tigger on Jul 26, 2015 13:16:25 GMT -8
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Post by franco on Jul 26, 2015 16:38:48 GMT -8
Thanks Tigger , I was going to suggest that.
There is a huge difference between the typical "down" used for beddings (a mixture of down and feathers often not all that clean/free of dust and mites brand new) and the highly sterilised type of down used in quality hiking gear.
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 30, 2015 8:48:18 GMT -8
Tigger and Franco, I wondered that too. But he's had issues with down sleeping bags, and he is pretty convinced about the problem. I've found it's better in such cases to accept than to argue  Though I will ask if he's tried any new bags--his experiments might have been with old family bags that could have plenty of dust mites. I am going to suggest a Primaloft jacket. |
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Though I will ask if he's tried any new bags--his experiments might have been with old family bags that could have plenty of dust mites. I am going to suggest a Primaloft jacket.