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After two failed purchases of sleeping bags, I am in need of, I thought, a down sleeping bag.  However, after wasting so much money on my other two bags and looking at the price of down bags (not much change out of £100 for entry level bags) I suddenly thought of my old double duvet (hungarian feather, no less) that's up in my loft.  Can't I have a go with this?  Does anyone camp with duvets?  I know they take up space, but I'm willing to throw out the odd child or two from the car to make room.  Also I won't have to put up with the swishy noise made from nylon everytime I move in bed and I might stand a chance of not slipping off my bed in the middle of the night!

Any thoughts?

we use feather duvets and have always been warm and comfy, we will be taking extra blankets as well over the next few weeks.

p.s we use these on the airbeds lovely and warm

http://www.worldoftents.co.uk/coleman-double-flannel-airbed-cover-p-2526.html

single £4.50

Feather duvets are great for camping - I have a very old one which is getting a bit thin now which I lie on and my duvet from home which I have over me - really cosy. I roll them as tightly as possible and they don't take up too much room.

I also have recently bought these sleeping bags which are fantastic - roomy & warm and zip together too.

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Quote: Originally posted by No Faff on 12/10/2009

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Gyspy doll -  My old sleeping bag that I used in my caravan was too cold for camping, so bought a new Snugpack Navigator after recommendations - too cold, then I bought a new army issue bag which was down-filled and warm enough but I was't comfortable with the shape.  I'm just not sure I like mummy bags and the skiddy, slippy nylony feel.  Call me old fashioned but I have a canvas tent and prefer more natural cottony stuff.  Not too worried about the feathers getting wet as I only camp in dry conditions!

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Aha ! i completely understand - & agree ! If not for the horriffic price of down bags I'd have one too. My new Vango Nitestar is a high spec one so should be very cosy (not used it yet) but still it's synthetic & I too don't associate slippy nylony stuff with cosiness - it just LOOKS cold ! Wish it was a warm colour too. Oh well. Also not keen on the restricted feel, but as our camping is done in Scotland, even in summer I really think I need to stick with the `mummy' shape as they are more efficient at retaining the warmth - I'm a skinny-minnie & need all the help I can get, no fat too keep me warm !

Can't see the prob with the duvet idea, sounds great as long as you can find the space. Good luck, I'm envious & want a downie now !