>>305472Well depending on region and season I can agree with him partially.
The problem here on /out/ is many have a knee jerk reaction to anything gear related and try to pigeonhole what they believe is best. And justify their spending habits to others never taking into account that what works well for them in their region is not perfect for others.
There will always be an argument for new tech vs old tech, and at the end of the day when camp is set up and you you are relaxing mother nature does not give two shits about your name brand or generic gear.
So we come to the meat of the matter will a wool blanket work everywhere? No, Is a sleeping bag generally a one trick pony? Yes, Most importantly will both work for you in your area? Only the individual can answer that for themselves.