Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: argos sleping bags or better suggestions? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personlilacsunflower
12/1/2008 at 1:50pm
 Location: Bedfordshire
 Outfit: aztec cantera 12 and campus yale View lilacsunflower's Profile View Profile   Reply to lilacsunflower Reply   Quote lilacsunflower Quote  
Joined: 31/3/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   51
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Got to get a new sleeping bag for my daughter as she flatly refuse to sleep in the mummy type last year. She is also not keen on the hood. She is 8 now so wondering whether to just buy another adult bag as more versatile. Need something machine washable and warm. Argos have some checked ones that they say are 300gms but not sure if they can go in the machine or if they would be warm enough. They have a deal at 2 for £20 at the moment. Any better suggestions.. We only go in Sprng/summer so not when really cold

-------------
All that glitters is not gold.


Persondebbied
13/1/2008 at 2:05pm
 Location: Sunny Cornwall.
 Outfit: Too many tents to fit in this space!!! View debbied's Profile View Profile   Reply to debbied Reply   Quote debbied Quote  
Joined: 01/6/2007

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   223
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I wouldn't machine wash a sleeping bag even if it says you can. I did that many years ago when the sprog was little and it made the wadding all bunch together leaving cold unstuffed patches. I found it much better to use a sleeping bag liner that can much easier be washed with no ill effects and it's a lot less hassle, they are available from most outdoors type shops.

Debbie


Personpullup
13/1/2008 at 2:24pm
 Location: In a field somewhere
 Outfit: Swift challenger 570 View pullup's Profile View Profile   Reply to pullup Reply   Quote pullup Quote  
Joined: 21/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   533
Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Go outdoors do a gelert hebog 250 sleeping bag which doesnt have a hood. It is currently only £7.50 available in navy.

-------------
2013
March: Ferry Meadows
April: North Morte, North Devon
May: Lyndon Top, Rutland
May: Top Lodge.
June: Fairy's lodge
July: La Croix Du Vieux Pont
August: West Beeston,





Personnigel16
13/1/2008 at 9:40pm
 Location: Hayle Cornwall
 Outfit: Honda CRV Bailey Bordeaux + tents View nigel16's Profile View Profile   Reply to nigel16 Reply   Quote nigel16 Quote  
Joined: 30/8/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1925
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Really torn here as I would say buy the best sleeping bag (within reason) that you can afford to the spec that you want. I would only ever buy from a recognised manufacturer and indeed I have 5 Vango sleeping bags. I have 3 Astal 350 large and 2 Nitestar xl bags. They are all envelope styles and very roomy. I also as Debied says, use liners as these are easier to wash than the bag itself and can add additional warmth to the sleeping bag.

-------------
Nigel

March 2012 - Dove Meadows
6th July Moving to Hayle


Personminicamper2001
14/1/2008 at 8:32am
 Location: West country
 Outfit: VW camper View minicamper2001's Profile View Profile   Reply to minicamper2001 Reply   Quote minicamper2001 Quote  
Joined: 13/11/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2515
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I have an Argos 300gsm which I keep for "winter" use, and I have never been cold in it.  I bought one of the 400gsm from them first, but having tried lying in it for a few seconds on the living room floor, took it back and changed it for the lower spec as the 400 was way too bulky and hot!


Advertisement



Personsadexpunk
14/1/2008 at 3:51pm
 Location: lincoln
 Outfit: vermont XL View sadexpunk's Profile View Profile   Reply to sadexpunk Reply   Quote sadexpunk Quote  
Joined: 13/5/2007

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   269
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
anyone found a bag that will fit back into its bag once youve got it out? :-(

we've got a lovely thick padded bag, but once it was out, WHOOSH, it was 4 times the size. now its just too bulky to pack with us as theres no way itll fit back in the bag :-(


PersonJax365
14/1/2008 at 5:12pm
 Location: south cheshire
 Outfit: VW Caddy Maxi View Jax365's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jax365 Reply   Quote Jax365 Quote  
Joined: 07/9/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4034
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 7
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by davo26 on 14/1/2008anyone found a bag that will fit back into its bag once youve got it out? :-(

we've got a lovely thick padded bag, but once it was out, WHOOSH, it was 4 times the size. now its just too bulky to pack with us as theres no way itll fit back in the bag :-(
Kleeneze (think Wilkinsons do too- less ££) sell bags that you use a hoover on to suck out the air and can pack things up quite small. Although same prob when you get it out, so if you needed to repack it into a small bag, you'd have to by a small 9v vac to suck the air out for your return journey home.

I squeeze and roll mine at the same time, then put a couple of thick elastic bands around the top to stop it unrolling, that seems to work pretty well.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

6445 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder