just keep walking wrote:I'm thinking of taking advantage of PHD sale (http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/special-offers.php?cat=79) to buy a new sleeping bag (the Minim 500). Only thing is I can't decide whether to get the M1 or drishell version. The M1 is £208.00, weighs 810g and comes in red. The Drishell is £227.00, weighs 835 and comes in a horrible gold. So - is is the Drishell worth the extra cost, weight and the lurid colour?
corvus wrote:Given a choice I would always go for the Drishell regardless because if it helps to keep the down dry it is well worth it IMHO![]()
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corvus wrote:Given a choice I would always go for the Drishell regardless because if it helps to keep the down dry it is well worth it IMHO![]()
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cams wrote:corvus wrote:Given a choice I would always go for the Drishell regardless because if it helps to keep the down dry it is well worth it IMHO![]()
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Isn't this going to depend on the conditions it's used in as well? If you sweat alot and the drishell doesn't vent as well as the standard shell you could create more moisture issues from condensation.
Personally for my uses I wouldn't get any extra water resistant shell. Most bags have a DWR treatment no matter what the material is which should be enough for using it inside a well ventilated tent. If I was planning on using it in a single walled shelter or under a tarp with the possibility of some rain spray I might consider the drishell.
corvus wrote:just keep walking wrote:I'm thinking of taking advantage of PHD sale (http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/special-offers.php?cat=79) to buy a new sleeping bag (the Minim 500). Only thing is I can't decide whether to get the M1 or drishell version. The M1 is £208.00, weighs 810g and comes in red. The Drishell is £227.00, weighs 835 and comes in a horrible gold. So - is is the Drishell worth the extra cost, weight and the lurid colour?
Bugger the colour where do you intend using this bag ??
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corvus wrote:With respect what are the drawbacks with Drishell and how do you replenish DWR on a Down Sleeping Bag![]()
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Nuts wrote:I would definitely choose the lighter dwr shell if using a bivy... (which the OP doesn't intend to do).
M1, is that the momentum fabric? If so, its nice stuff, light and airy, 'breaths' quite well.
phd website wrote:M1 Microfibre - Superfine silky microfibre. The close weave produces a tight solid fabric, but so light that it reduces weight and allows maximum loft.
corvus wrote:With respect what are the drawbacks with Drishell and how do you replenish DWR on a Down Sleeping Bag![]()
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