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<blockquote data-quote="sierrastalker" data-source="post: 2739057" data-attributes="member: 125664"><p>I'll agree with those that have said you can fit everything into a 3600....BUT you'll have to spend some $$$ to buy the gear that's compact and light enough to fit. So you could actually save a few bucks by getting a bigger bag. I started with a bigger pack, and over the years have been able to work my way down in size as my gear selection has been refined. I will also agree with others on buy once, cry once on the sleeping bag. It's maybe the most important piece of gear, as getting a good night's sleep can make or break a hunt. Good rest will really increase your odds of success and just make for a way better time. I started with synthetic and eventually moved to down. I was so scared my bag would get wet and I'd be stuck out with no way to stay warm....but nowadays you can just get a really light silnylon stuff sack and your bag will stay dry no matter what. At this point, I wouldn't really consider a synthetic bag. Down is more packable and lighter for a better temp rating. I'd recommend going with a rating about 20 degrees colder than the coldest temp you think you'll encounter. You can always dress warmer in your bag if you get hit with unexpected colder weather.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sierrastalker, post: 2739057, member: 125664"] I'll agree with those that have said you can fit everything into a 3600....BUT you'll have to spend some $$$ to buy the gear that's compact and light enough to fit. So you could actually save a few bucks by getting a bigger bag. I started with a bigger pack, and over the years have been able to work my way down in size as my gear selection has been refined. I will also agree with others on buy once, cry once on the sleeping bag. It's maybe the most important piece of gear, as getting a good night's sleep can make or break a hunt. Good rest will really increase your odds of success and just make for a way better time. I started with synthetic and eventually moved to down. I was so scared my bag would get wet and I'd be stuck out with no way to stay warm....but nowadays you can just get a really light silnylon stuff sack and your bag will stay dry no matter what. At this point, I wouldn't really consider a synthetic bag. Down is more packable and lighter for a better temp rating. I'd recommend going with a rating about 20 degrees colder than the coldest temp you think you'll encounter. You can always dress warmer in your bag if you get hit with unexpected colder weather. [/QUOTE]
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