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Subject Topic: How do you keep warm?
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21/4/2012 at 8:42am
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Quote: Originally posted by hlk01 on 21/4/2012
Never been cold since I got one of these Snugpak sleeping bags. That and my extra wide 10cm SIM, a nice pillow from home


Those snugpak sleeping bags look great. Do you think there is plenty of room inside for a big lad (19stone)?


21/4/2012 at 2:39pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Okean on 21/4/2012
Quote: Originally posted by hlk01 on 21/4/2012Never been cold since I got one of these Snugpak sleeping bags. That and my extra wide 10cm SIM, a nice pillow from home

Those snugpak sleeping bags look great. Do you think there is plenty of room inside for a big lad (19stone)?


I was dead set against mummy bags and my hubby had used a Snugpak for a few years without mentioning it has an expanda panel down the side.    This gives extra width and allows you top move about more. You can also buy an extra one if need be to make it even wider. Like this

The are relatively expensive bags but it's worth shopping around.

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22/4/2012 at 8:41pm
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OP - it isn't realistic to expect a tent to be as warm as a permanent dwelling. I just redefine cold. Cold is hypothermia - anything else is just a bit nippy.

That said a fire works well for heat and cooking.


22/4/2012 at 8:45pm
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Those snugpak sleeping bags look great. Do you think there is plenty of room inside for a big lad (19stone)?



Not sure how to say this... most quality lightweight outdoor and camping gear is made for the leaner fitter shape. I'm 6'1" and 12 stone for example. Hopefully more camping and walking will get the weight down. 19 stone sounds a lot!


22/4/2012 at 10:55pm
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Hello there peoples

Does anyone use a portable gas heater,only I have seen a few of these around with the gas cannister and they look small and compact enough for camping, especially when you are not on EHU

Any feed back would be greatly received

Thanks anyway x



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23/4/2012 at 2:21pm
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Yes we use one of those sandra68 and it's great - always used in a well ventilated area though.

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23/4/2012 at 2:56pm
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I bought a pair of these at a bike rally at Easter - they are so warm - don't know how I managed without them. They got a tad dirty this weekend but they have been in the washer and are as good as new now!!


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23/4/2012 at 5:12pm
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I camped for 2 months over the winter and found thermals to be a crucial bit of clothing along with a fleece top. We got ours from go outdoors and they were pretty cheap. my partner used a water bottle which was really comfortable for her. We wore balaclavas too when we went to sleep. They were a god send at -4 degrees. just remember to take it off when you go to the toilet block!!! Drinking a hot drink also warms you up too



24/4/2012 at 11:54am
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I always choose sites with a good pub nearby. I find that if I drink very large quantities of good beer I don't feel the cold. On very, very cold nihts I simply drink more beer.

Hope this helps

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24/4/2012 at 2:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by piptheyounger on 24/4/2012
I always choose sites with a good pub nearby. I find that if I drink very large quantities of good beer I don't feel the cold. On very, very cold nihts I simply drink more beer.

Hope this helps


Sounds good to me!



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