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Personrabyburns
25/7/2010 at 4:05pm
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hi there, im fairly new to camping and only bought my 1st tent last week, im wanting to know what the best option is for sleeping. I have a mummy bag that i find really uncomfortable, as I only go family/weekend camping does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking of buying one of these double sleeping bags, has anyone used one? thanks


Persondianebb72
25/7/2010 at 4:15pm
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Hi and welcome to UKCS.  We only ever tried a sleeping once and once was enough, now we use a duvet.  To ensure that we are warm on a night we put a picnic mat under the airbed, a fleecy mattress cover on the airbed then a fitted sheet then duvet, it's just like being in bed at home

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Personpitchperfect
25/7/2010 at 4:20pm
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We use sprayway comfort xl bags (rectangular), which can be zipped together. Loads of room and very warm.

You can just take a quilt from home - many people prefer this, although it normally means you have a bigger pack size.

If you're sleeping on an airbed you need to think about the cold coming from underneath. You can put a cheap picnic blanket under the airbed, and have some kind insulation (sleeping bag, quilt) on top of the airbed but underneath you when you sleep.

Self Inflating Mats (made form foam) are much thinner and warmer then airbeds, but quite a bit more expensive. Some people say they are more comfortable than airbeds, some people say the opposite.

Camp beds I'm not so sure about.


Personrabyburns
25/7/2010 at 4:28pm
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thanks very much for the info, i didnt know if I was being silly thinking of taking a duvet but thats what ill do next time as the sleeping bag was a nightmare


PersonHEJC72
25/7/2010 at 4:39pm
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I use my Raskelf Duvalay now instead of a sleeping bag - SOOOOO comfortable!!

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Roy Orbit
25/7/2010 at 4:42pm
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Yes, the mummy bag, when in, and zipped up with the head section string pulled tight is an odd feeling. But in the cold weather its a winner. My only fear is that if i had an emergency in the night, like a fire or burglar you are stitched up like a kipper and it would take ages to get out.

Perhaps a normal square double bag from Argos would suit you, have a look at this one, 340/2629  Keep the mummy bag for the cold weather.


Personpeddim
25/7/2010 at 4:52pm
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Everyone has their own preferance. Personally, I like a traditional big quality sleeping bag and use a fold up style camp bed. My main problems with inflatable beds is they dont 'breathe' and often need drying out the next day. Also. I prefer the big traditional quality bag on the basis that i can simply unzip and throw it open if i get too hot in the summer. When you are using a light weight bag and it gets cold in the night nothing can warm you up.


valbarley
25/7/2010 at 6:12pm
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I have a coleman hudson double sleeping bag and a double quilt...

If it gets cold I use the sleeping bag under the quilt


Personsam2009uk
26/7/2010 at 10:12am
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We bought Outwell "Camper" sleeping bags and are impressed with them, fold up back into their carry bag and they are extremely warm



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Too many tents, Vango Diablo 900XP, Large canopy and Vango windbreak. Outwell Nevada M and Outwell canopy, Vango tempest 200.


Personfran1000
26/7/2010 at 11:29am
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I use two Sunn Camp kng sized sleeping bags zipped together, regardless of whether Mr Grumpy is with me or not. I can't bear to feel restricted while sleeping and as the dogs snuggle up with me it's important that the whole of the air bed is covered.



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