Mountain Hardwear Banshee SL 0 Down Sleeping Bag Review | Hunting Gear | Discussion

Down Sleeping bags have come a long way in the last few years and with the advancements in outer shells, and water proof breathable membranes we have available now, down sleeping bags make a great choice for the backpack hunter because…

• They are lighter weight than their synthetic cousins.
• They pack down smaller than their synthetic cousins.
• They are warmer (comparing synthetic to down)

The one major drawback for down sleeping bags is obviously the insulating properties are non-existant if the down gets wet.  On my backpack sheep hunts I am very careful about keeping my gear dry, and if my sleeping bag isn't…

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