Date:         Thu, 19 Oct 2000 14:05:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM>
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From:         Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sleeping bag purchase advice wanted
In-Reply-To:  <001401c039f5$ddef6b80$03bbd33f@wendy>
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Here is a possible resource for you.

http://www.consumersearch.com/xp6/ConsumerSearch/product_group/all_reviews.xml?Product_Group=Sleeping_Bags

At 01:56 PM 10/19/00 -0400, you wrote:
>We are looking for sleeping bags to use in our Westy to replace older very
>bulky ones.  As there are many out there to choose from I would like the
>opinions of Listees who use them this way.
>
>  We are looking for bags that are good from say 30 degrees and up,
>lightweight, roomey, NOT mummy style, has to roll up relitively small and be
>able to fit into fairly small stuff sack say about 13" X 22" or thereabouts.
>Would prefer cotton inside, must be washable and long enough for 6' person,
>and can unzip flat. Needless to say, we don't want to spend a lot of money
>on them but not shopping price either.
>
>I have had several types over the years but the most recent Coleman ones
>don't fill the bill, too bulky and don't breath don't roll well.
>
>TIA for your thoughts on this...
>
>
>John & Wendy
>Cape Cod, MA
>
>'85 Westfalia "S-Cape"
>'98 Passat "The Doo Dah Machine"

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