Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
^ Wrong.
Been using down bags for 49 years. Your experience?
It is generally accepted that synthetic bags are better for wet conditions. Down has lots of other great properties, but it does not dry as quickly.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/lp2...tic-guide.html
Check the "Cons" section for down. A quick Google search will find tons of of other links that all same the same thing, namely that down dries slowly compared to synthetic. It is true that down wicks away moisture from the body, but if it gets wet, look out.