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If I'd packed it on the outside it would have got rained on! Haha
I do get what you're saying but my point is a situation like that is where a synthetic bag has an edge. You just chuck it in the bag and it doesn't matter if it gets a little bit damp. Especially when it's warm enough that you can get away with a +5 degree bag or something and the weight isn't too significant for the down or synthetic bag.
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haha fair enough!
I still disagree about the bags tho. a down bag has to get absolutely soaked to make it lose a noticeable amount of insulating power, a little bit wet makes no difference. and even less if you get one with treated/water-repellent down.
I'd get a synthetic bag if I was kayaking/dinghy sailing but not much else
platypus
if the tent is wet, you can:
1) pack the outer and the inner separately
2) pack the tent on the outside of your bags so it dries in the wind
3) roll it carefully so the wet part remains on the outside, water can't get in as tent fabric is waterproof
agreed on the awesome location!