Originally Posted By billstephenson



But, honestly, I don't have a clue as to how down compares with other materials. What lightweight insulation besides down do backpackers use to make lightweight gear?




My Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina feels like a down sleeping bag made by Mountain Hardwear. Their proprietary micro thermic liners are top notch in terms of warmth, compressibility, and weight.
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