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: Which sleeping bag for a tall person? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personsancho1983
06/5/2013 at 9:04pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View sancho1983's Profile View Profile   Reply to sancho1983 Reply   Quote sancho1983 Quote  
Joined: 19/5/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   42
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
Hey,

Been camping a while. I have a couple of sleeping bags, a Eurohike xl mummy bag (3 season) and a Gelert xl sleeping pod (2 season)

Because I am awkward neither of these fit the bill. I like to sleep in weird positions - one leg up, one down, recovery position etc. I'm also 6ft 5 and 16 stone.

The Eurohike is long enough, warm enough (just about, had to wear thermals this weekend) but really restrictive meaning I didn't sleep very well this weekend.

The Sleeping pod is lovely and wide, just about long enough (just) but not very warm at all. This weekend is about the earliest we camp every year - and we do camp this weekend every year. It got down to about 4 degrees on Sat night so my sleeping pod would have been useless.

So...

Any recommendations for a new sleeping bag which will be long, wide and warm? Or do they do liners for the Sleeping pods? I can only see normal liners on Gelert's website (which would seemingly nullify the point of having a pod shaped sleeping bag if you then have a mummy shaped liner in it.

Thanks in advance.


PersonMucker1884
06/5/2013 at 9:53pm
 Location: Derby.
 Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings View Mucker1884's Profile View Profile   Reply to Mucker1884 Reply   Quote Mucker1884 Quote  
Joined: 01/7/2012

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9063
Tent Reviews:   5
Site Reviews Total: 40
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: 2  
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: 6
This might be worth a look....

"Fairly" wide, at 900mm x "Very Long" at 2300mm (to top of pillow hood)

A bit bulky, pack size wise, but fleece lined, (one layer is removable) and lovely and warm.
In the snow, I still slept in thin thermals, but at Easter, only just above zero at night, I was down to long sleeved footy shirt, shorts... and no socks!! :-)

Bit of a chat about them Here

-------------
Campervan:
Give us chance!

Tent:
July 2012-Dec 2024: 456 nights.


PersonThe Bimblers
06/5/2013 at 10:03pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View The Bimblers's Profile View Profile   Reply to The Bimblers Reply   Quote The Bimblers Quote  
Joined: 09/8/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   196
Tent Reviews:   3
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
Hi Sancho,


At 6'6" and about 18 st I know the problems you have with sleeping bags.

We have 2 North Face 'Eigers' (if memory serves) which are what I would call 'old fashioned' sleeping bags (ie, rectangles not mummies)..... and you can zip them together to make a double - which is great - and are comfortable own to minus 5........... so great for the British Summer!   



Hope that helps!




-------------
Camping........ Fishing........ Fishing........ Camping........ Oooh. Decisions, decisions
:-)


PersonPigletandTigger
07/5/2013 at 6:27am
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons! View PigletandTigger's Profile View Profile   Reply to PigletandTigger Reply   Quote PigletandTigger Quote  
Joined: 20/5/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   7019
Site Reviews Total: 1
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
Costco sell an oversized bag which OH finds great. I'm not sure how much but probably less than £30. You need to be a member of Costco or find someone who is.

-------------
Piglet


Personsancho1983
07/5/2013 at 1:52pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View sancho1983's Profile View Profile   Reply to sancho1983 Reply   Quote sancho1983 Quote  
Joined: 19/5/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   42
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
Thanks for replies, I'll have a look at the ones mentioned.

I definitely think an old school 'square' one will be the compromise between warmth and space.


Advertisement



PersonThe Bimblers
07/5/2013 at 3:32pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View The Bimblers's Profile View Profile   Reply to The Bimblers Reply   Quote The Bimblers Quote  
Joined: 09/8/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   196
Tent Reviews:   3
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
Hi Sancho,

Forgot to mention that the North Face is a 3 - 4 season.

-------------
Camping........ Fishing........ Fishing........ Camping........ Oooh. Decisions, decisions
:-)


PersonBasichendo
07/5/2013 at 8:16pm
 Location: Essex & Suffolk border
 Outfit: Holtkamper Aero & Karsten 300 View Basichendo's Profile View Profile   Reply to Basichendo Reply   Quote Basichendo Quote  
Joined: 10/11/2012

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   714
Tent Reviews:   5
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 7
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 5
Site Nights 2018: 1
What about the Gelert XL Muscovy 3 season pod?

I'm told its longer and warmer.

-------------
Hendo
****************************
Holtkamper Cocoon Aero
Karsten 300 + CA, RA



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...

3265 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