When you're laying out the cash for a new sleeping bag, making the right choice on shell material can make the difference between a bag that you'll treasure for decades, or one that you'll hand down to the first relative who hits the backcountry with you. Better to shell out the bucks just once!
The first consideration is temperature rating. Let's be real. If you're buying a 30-below bag, you shouldn't be worrying about water resistance. Ambient moisture at those temperatures won't be liquid, and incidental moisture will likely freeze on the shell and lift off before it gets to your insulation. And how often do you really sleep outside of a shelter? If you sleep in tents, a poor-breathing DryLoft shell may be a waste of ducats. Be realis
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