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Subject Topic: Which sleeping bag?? Post Reply Post New Topic
10/7/2011 at 11:34pm
 Location: scotland
 Outfit: Quechua base seconds 4.2
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I am looking for a really good warm double sleeping bag for the winter camping.I have a fleecy vango just now but its past its best and not very warm.

Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

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11/7/2011 at 12:10am
 Location: Otley
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Personally I think you'd be better off looking at two singles. In winter, a neck baffle makes a big difference in terms of keeping warm air from escaping. A double bag has the inherent problem of gaps at the top, even if the two occupants keep still.

What sort of temperatures are you expecting to deal with?

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11/7/2011 at 10:22am
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I have recently bought a couple of Marmot sleeping bags for winter camping, as I feel the cold. I think they go down to -10 degrees. They are more expensive than say, Vangos but what price a good night's sleep? (were about £80.00 discounted at Cotswold).

For good reviews on performance sleeping bags try lfto.com, Trail magazine's website, as their reviews are very detailed and helpful on buying kit.

 



11/7/2011 at 12:57pm
 Location: mid wales
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i like my new Gelert pod.  my daughter likes her junior one too


11/7/2011 at 3:54pm
 Location:  Lancashire
 Outfit: Vango Samara 400 +Coachman VIP 520 4
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Wee Molly, have a look at Hugh Lewis,60oz sleeping bags at £26 each.I bought two Sunncamp Bags from Attwoolls I think they are called Symphony for under £45,and they are three season,at around 50oz.They make a nice double when zipped together,and are a lot warmer when used as individual bags int colder circumstances.Both are rectagonal type sleeping bags.

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11/7/2011 at 10:05pm
 Location: Preston
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Hi

I was always cold, struggled to stay warm even with my mummy bag, thermals, blankets, hot water bottle etc... After much debate on what to do (buy new bags or airbeds) we opted for new sleeping bags. We ave just purchased Outwell Camper Lux sleeping bags, think we paid around £45 - but they are not a mummy bag tho. I can honeslty say i wish i had done it sooner - we have used them 3 times already this year and i have been as snug as a bug, ive even stopped using my hot water bottle (but do still take it - just incase) - it really does feel like im wrapped up in my duvet - i am a very happy camper now! Good Luck

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12/7/2011 at 9:08am
 Location: Essex
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Another vote here for the Gelert Pod. I picked mine up for £37 and it's fantastic!


12/7/2011 at 9:29am
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Quote: Originally posted by Charlie Bravo on 12/7/2011
Another vote here for the Gelert Pod. I picked mine up for £37 and it's fantastic!

How does it perform in winter? Is it warm enough?

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12/7/2011 at 9:39am
 Location: Essex
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Quote: Originally posted by sanhozay on 12/7/2011
Quote: Originally posted by Charlie Bravo on 12/7/2011Another vote here for the Gelert Pod. I picked mine up for £37 and it's fantastic!
How does it perform in winter? Is it warm enough?


I only used it for the first time this weekend. It's a 3 season bag but for each of the nights I've just used it, I only spent half of each night actually inside the bag as it was too hot.
It's nice being able to stretch out a bit inside and I'm 5'11!


22/7/2011 at 9:40pm
 Location: scotland
 Outfit: Quechua base seconds 4.2
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sorry everyone for late reply,thankyou for your replys,i,ll have a look around

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22/7/2011 at 9:40pm
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sorry everyone for late reply,thankyou for your replys,i,ll have a look around

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23/7/2011 at 12:14am
 Location: Blackpool
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we have recently bought a coleman Hampton double, you can get it in single size also.
Its absolutely fab - very warm, very roomy for the two of us and I didnt even need to wear my fleece sleepsuit - which i always take camping lol


24/7/2011 at 1:18am
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Yeah for winter camping I would also recommend 2 singles because you really need a functioning shoulder baffle.

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