Old 04-20-08 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by freemti
How about just using a store brought twin size down comforter?
Are you planning to bring a box spring, too?

Long story short, a comforter made for interior use is not optimal for camping. A sleeping bag will be lighter; the down in a sleeping bag is compartmentalized to improve efficiency; the zipper will have some extra protection to keep the warmth in; the shell is water-resistant, so it keeps the down drier (and therefore more effective and lighter); the shell is also made to be compressed, whereas a comforter is not; and the zipper will allow you to regulate the temperature.

Although you could probably get by with a comforter, a rectangular sleeping bag will be superior and not much more expensive.
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