Hi All,

Ages since I posted here... I'm looking at getting my first down bag to replace my ME ultralite. I came across a Macpac Epic 300 on sale, which really appeals because it's so light and waterproof (taped seams and all). I share my tent/mat with long-haired collie who normally finds some way to get drenched shortly before settling in for the night, so I'm thinking water proof could be a *really* handy thing in down bag.. or is that just paranoid? Anyone else got experience of combining down with damp dogs..?

Anyway, can't find any reviews of the Macpac Epic bags; anyone out there used one? Macpac's temperature ratings seem pretty conservative for the spec. The Epic 300 is rated as +3c, but a lot of other bags with similar amounts/quality of down are rated to -3ish. Anyone got any comments on Macpac's bags and ratings generally? Are they really that much colder than the likes of Rab..?

many thanks...