JWR:
Okay, I hesitated to write, but here it is. I want the gal with the questions to get some good solid advice. First, I do not always agree with James Wesley Rawles, I read his site every day, I agree with lots, but not all of what he says. As for the sleeping bags, I do agree. I’m a 5’2” female at 140 pounds. I’ve lived in Alaska for as long as my memory goes back. I camp, hunt, trap, all winter long. I’ve tried a lot of things, two sleeping bags, liners, bivvy sacks. I’ve slept out in -30 with -80 wind chill multiple times. Here is my advice. Spend the money get a Wiggy’s FTRSS system. And if you are still worried about sleeping cold, then get a good hat, down booties and a nice sleeping pad. I have all three, but really have never been cold in my Wiggy’s brand sleeping bag. Even when out musk ox hunting in the winter in a little valley where I’m sure all the wind from the Bering Sea was being funneled down onto us. My husband who is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds uses the same sleeping bag, and he loves it just as much as me. – L.R.
Letter Re: Advice on Sleeping Bags
