Re: Longer testing WAS: Lite as a Feather....

George,


I wouldn't worry about it.  First off, a 20 F bag isn't really a 
winter bag, esp if its down.  That rating doesn't take into account 
so many factors that the rating just doesn't mean much.

I would say that if you reach dewpoint temps, you're good to test 
this bag - the dampness in the air may make it FEEL cold enough at 45 
F that you'll be shivering in the 30 F bag, wishing you were testing 
the 20 F bag.

Due to condensation issues, I've found that bags have difficulty 
keeping me warm while the same bags, in nice, dry, subfreezing 
conditions can be acceptable.

I guess that what I'm saying is that to adequetly test a 20 F 
sleeping bag temps do not have to make it down to 20 F.

>From a testing perspective, the question becomes "will local 
conditions be such that a 20 F bag is warranted."  You, as a tester, 
simply need to use the 20 F bag in these conditions, and make sure to 
notate them well in your reports, in addition to the product's 
performance.

What do you all think?

--- In backpackgeartesters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "George G" 
<griffin42@xxxx> wrote:
> I need to ask a question about this test.
> 
> Is it likely/possible/maybe that this test would be upgraded to a 
> full 6 months testing.
> 
> The reason I ask, is that I would like to apply to test this 
> sleeping bag but 4 months wouldn`t give enough time to test in a 
> British Winter.
> 
> Assuming the item ships early October the test would be October to 
> January with a 4 month test. Tempertures in Oct & Nov can still be 
> above freezing.
> 
> If the test was 6 months (October to March) is would give it a good 
> run through the coldest months of Winter January/February where 
> temps and can easily get down to -5 C and lower.
> 
> Just thought I ask.
> 
> Geo
> 
> 
> 
> --- In backpackgeartesters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Stephanie Martin 
> <stephanie@xxxx> wrote:
> > Next in line (in descending order of Temperature Rating) :)
> > 
> > is the Golite Feather!
> > 
> > BackpackGearTest and Golite are pleased to present three (3)! of 
> their fine and
> > light Feather Sleeping Bags for testing.  This bag is rated to 
> 20F/-7C and is
> > stuffed full of fluffy down to keep you warm and toasty.
> > 
> > Full product details can be viewed on the Product Page for the 
Mfg.
> > 
> > http://www.golitestore.com/store/NS_proddetail.asp?number=SS7203
> > 
> > In the subject line of your detailed application and test plan 
> (hint hint) I
> > will be looking for the following "Golite Feather"
> > 
> > Be sure to include your pertinent measurements AND your required 
> size (another
> > broad hint)
> > 
> > This call will close one week from today on September 21st 
> (wednesday) at
> > 11:59pm MST.
> > 
> > -Stephanie
> > -- 
> > http://www.BackpackGearTest.org : the most comprehensive 
> interactive gear
> > reviews and tests on the planet!




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