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Hi guys (sorry if this is in the wrong section )

My wife and 7 yr old son get cold when we use duvet's when under canvass so i am getting them both sleeping bags , but which ones, and do i go by the temperature indicator that the companies suggest or just get the lowest - 0c i can find for them..

 i have been looking at the gelert sleeping pod  can any one recommend them or have advice about them ??

thank you..

I have a Gelert sleeping pod and I absolutely LOVE it.  I have the XL size as I'm not the skinniest person in the world and hate feeling claustrophobic in a tight sleeping bag.  It is lovely and warm with loads of room for a hot water bottle   I would thoroughly recommend these.

Jackie

The comfort ratings on sleeping bags are very subjective. Some people feel the cold more than others, so should compensate by going for a bag with a comfort rating at least 5 deg warmer.

I shivered in one or two bags before buying a Snugpak Elite 5. It has a comfort rating of minus 15  but only keeps me warm down to about freezing, and then only if I wear thermals. It has an extra panel to expand in warmer weather. I haven't had a cold night since I got it, although I have been too hot on occasions. Not cheap, but my best bit of kit.

Also, as mentioned above, it's just as important to insulate underneath you to stop the cold from the ground or the air in the airbed chilling you.

Have a search on the forum as well. There will be lots of useful information in previous posts. Some useful information here too.