Re: ID Primaloft liner bag on sale

Want to extend my Horsethief bag down to near zero degrees this winter,
so just got the Integral Designs Primaloft insulated liner bag from 
backcountry gear.

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/accessdetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__PRODUCTID=IN

4010

This bag is black nylon, made in Canada. (The unhelpful pic is blue, descrip 
is grey.) Listing says the outer shell is "silicone impregnated" but I found 
it is somewhat breathable, I guess a form of DWR. It is not the airtight 
silnylon that the stuff sack is made of. The inner shell is uncoated tight 
weave nylon. There's a short zipper on the left, which turns out to be ideal 
for using this liner with the shoulders and arms outside. Weight is 21 
ounces, regular length. The hood and neck have drawstrings through a single 
pinch-lock. Still need a separate hood for very cold.

I'm impressed, very well made. I'll replace the metal zip pulls with cord, is 
all. Not as light as down, of course, but I'll be using this on shorter 
snowshoe photo trips where the extra ounces won't matter much. Allows me to 
test out the liner idea for a cheap price. (Through Sept.9) 

I was skeptical, but it should be a fine warm weather bag where there's no 
chance of a snap freezing storm, without being too hot. And check out the 
price of the WM Megalite! Amazing. Too bad it's purple, and I got the 
Horsethief already.

Best, Todd in Tarzana.