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Subject Topic: Vango Nitestar Sleeping Bag Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonDilbert1968
18/6/2011 at 6:43am
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Hi all,

Has anyone got one these bags?

I bought a 450 (mummy) recently to replace a (very) old but loved Vango Marco Polo and was shocked to find that the new one is far too small!

It shouldn't be - the official measurements are 215cm long, 80cm across the chest and 50cm across the feet.

In "real life" though, it's only 205 long, 70 at the chest and 40 at the feet.

Have I just got a duff one perhaps? Has anyone else got one and can do a quick measure?

If it's not as per the spec, then it's going back as I can't sleep with my arms outside - and they won't fit in!

Many thanks!


Personjazyjeff
18/6/2011 at 7:32am
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Hi we have just bought 2 nitestars and I find mine small - I can fit in but not much room to move - not thought about measuring it will have to get it out of garage and check it.  I know the length is long enough but not sure about the rest, will have a check later and let you know.


PersonMadscot66
18/6/2011 at 7:58am
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Don't have problems myself but will measure it and see if it is the same. I will get back to you on this


Personkeano_71
18/6/2011 at 9:14am
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I have two 450-squares and at 6ft 1 it's just about big enough for me. I haven't measured it but I recon the measurements must be taken at full stretch and from the top of the hood to the bottom. It's a different matter inside


Personarsenaldes
18/6/2011 at 10:34am
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The measurement will be external

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Personmattlad
18/6/2011 at 10:43am
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I've got a 450 Square and I find it tight around the chest.

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wafc
18/6/2011 at 5:39pm
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Funnily enough I'm in the exact same position. I bought two of these from Outdoor Megastore as a special order (they don't normally stock the 2011 model of the 450 mummy bag.)

The label on the inside said 80cm wide chest - and it was 70cm. The foot area was 40cm instead of 50cm and the length was about 210cm (10cm shorter than advertised).

I took them back this morning and they agreed that they were smaller than they should be. I've swapped them for 2 Nitestar 300XL Squares which are nowhere near as warm but they are much bigger.

Guess what? The actual size of the XL is smaller than it says it should be! They must be made by a fisherman

Impressed with Outdoor Megastore's 'no quibble' exchange though - my thanks go to Nikki.


wafc
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Funnily enough I'm in the exact same position. I bought two of these from Outdoor Megastore as a special order (they don't normally stock the 2011 model of the 450 mummy bag.)

The label on the inside said 80cm wide chest - and it was 70cm. The foot area was 40cm instead of 50cm and the length was about 210cm (10cm shorter than advertised).

I took them back this morning and they agreed that they were smaller than they should be. I've swapped them for 2 Nitestar 300XL Squares which are nowhere near as warm but they are much bigger.

Guess what? The actual size of the XL is smaller than it says it should be! They must be made by a fisherman

Impressed with Outdoor Megastore's 'no quibble' exchange though - my thanks go to Nikki.


wafc
18/6/2011 at 5:42pm
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Oops. Sorry for the double post, internet is playing up!


PersonNeilC
18/6/2011 at 7:53pm
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I've recently bought a 450 sq, 30 sq, and three 350 mummies and my 450 sq does seems quite slim. I've not measured it but I was expecting it to be wider.

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PersonBridget1
18/6/2011 at 8:44pm
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I have the Vango Nitestar 300 XL. It's great - plenty of room in there!

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PersonDilbert1968
19/6/2011 at 4:31pm
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Hi all,

Thanks for the comments. I decided to take the it back and swapped it for a 300XL which is huge in comparison.

As a side note, I have used Vango gear for about 35 years and so when I was updating my kit recently I went for a brand I thought I could trust. I have to say that the quality of their latest stuff is a massive disappointment against what I was used to.

The Icarus 500 I bought recently had bits missing, poor stitching and obvious patches in the material. I can't see the zips lasting too long either.

I also got a few other bits and pieces (all made in China) and it all feels a bit "cheap and nasty".

Way of the world I suppose


PersonDavLong
20/6/2011 at 11:06am
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Its a shame some of the newer models seems to be slipping I must say I have a tempest 300 and a nitestar 250 and love both of them. I haven't had any issues fitting in I'm 6 ft 1 in glad you sorted it out

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Personhlk01
20/6/2011 at 1:18pm
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Hi, I had exactly the same problem last year. it was nowhere near the measurements, felt tight and not long enough. I sent it back and the replacement was just the same. In the end I bought a Snupgpak and it's fantastic.   

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PersonDilbert1968
29/6/2011 at 8:26am
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Just a quick update - I went away at the weekend (to the only place in the country without sunshine as it happens!) and the 300XL was spot on. It was a little too warm when zipped up (but then I would expect that in June) but it's finally something from Vango that is up to the standard I was hoping for.

Now to review the new tent and the campsite....



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