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We will be camping between May through to September and would like to have two extra large bags, rather than two single or one double sleeping bags. Would anyone recommend the 3 seasons over the 2 seasons?

Also whats the best outer fabric to go with I'm confused on the shiny outer verses the cotton outer. We have been recommended the Vango Nitestar 300XL or has anyone got a good alternative to this product. I'm concerned that if we select the wrong bag our trips might be spoiled due to being cold.

Regards and thanks for your help!

I'm no expert but I'm very happy with our SunnCamp King Size bags. Reasonable price at £21.50 and can zip together to make one big double and are thick enough to use as quilts if it gets a bit hot.

Our kids have Vango Nitestar bags (2 season) and they are warm as toast.

Try to find an army and navy store, you should be able to pick up an ex army one, they have a fully waterproof base to them and can be rolled up into the carrying hood.

They are extremely good in all weather conditions and will last for years, you can even throw them into the wash

Actually this is one area where its hard to advise as different people feel can tolerate different temperatures.  We like it really warm and so we have a 3 season Snugpak.

Best weight to warmth ratio is with goose down but these tend to be expensive.  Each bag should have a rating:  Comfort and Extreme.  Always go with the comfort rating i.e. if you think it will never be below 0deg C when you camp then get something with a comfort rating of -2 to 0 deg and you will be warm.

I recently bought a Vango Nitestar 300 square, but had to return it because it came up short on the dimensions. It was supposed to be 220cm x 80 cm but actually measured 200cm x 74cm and so being 6'2" I couldn't lay flat in it. So if you're buying a Vango bag do check the measurements when you get it.

That said, the design of the Vango Nitestars is great, very warm and with shoulder baffles than keep the warmth in.

If you're buying the XL size just be aware that you'll lose some heat out of the massive opening.

Being that I sent the Nitestar back I've now ordered the Coleman Hudson 300 from Amazon, it's not quite so wide as the Vango Nitestar 300XL and is half the price.

Definately a fair weather camper. I don't like rain. Rain + Tent = Trouble.
2011:
July: Galpton, Devon
August: Duinrell, Holland

Quote: Originally posted by mattlad on 09/6/2009

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If you have bought a sleeping bag that is too cold the simple fact is that you will be cold. If you have got one that is too hot you can unzip it and stick a leg out of bed to cool down........

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