That is the problem with down - it is hygroscopic. Even with the natural oils, it attracts water. Once vapor gets into the down it is very difficult to get it out. We have a LOT of geese around here...
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That is the problem with down - it is hygroscopic. Even with the natural oils, it attracts water. Once vapor gets into the down it is very difficult to get it out. We have a LOT of geese around here...
True, but then what difference does it make?
OCF or CCF - I'm not aware that one is inherently firmer than the other.
The primary use of the pad underneath is insulation. So if the OCF pad...
You mean something like the pads that ground dwellers now use?
Nope - long before you joined I'm pretty sure.
I don't even remember you making any comments about the SS .
That's pretty much how the HH supershelter works with the space blanket. At the thickness of the OCF for the SS, the space blanket should be considered an integral part of the SS system and that's...
Xexorz - I think there is already a fair amount of evidence available.
First there is the Hennessy SuperShelter which uses an OCF pad. Granted it is not as thick and needs supplementation with a...
He does have a valid argument about down absorbing perspiration long term. That is the concern he is really selling.
That is one of the advantages of the HH OCF pad.
I guess if you're going to...