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14/7/2005 at 12:58pm
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Hi everyone.

Please can someone advise me of some good sleeping bags that I can buy for about £25 to £30. I have only been into camping for a few months, so I don't know much about it all, But I only intend to use the sleeping bag in the summer.

Currently I'm using a £10 Sleeping bag from argos, But I found this to be really uncomfortable, and because It's nylon it doesn't breathe, so I wake up really damp.

Thanks everyone

Dan


14/7/2005 at 1:44pm
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hi argos have some jeep make sleeping bags  price is now £14.99 or £19.99 saving £10.00 per bag.


14/7/2005 at 2:26pm
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Heard the Vango 350's are a good bag, saw them last week at £25 (advertised at half RRP) at one of the Outdoor World shops.

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14/7/2005 at 3:31pm
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We've got Vango Nitestar bags - very good.

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14/7/2005 at 5:27pm
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We have the Vango Escape 350's from a fella that sells them on Ebay and they're superb - around the £25 mark as I recall.


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14/7/2005 at 5:28pm
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I've seen those Vango 350's they look good.

That sounds like a bargain In argos, I will definately check them out tomorow.

Thanks everyone


14/7/2005 at 7:30pm
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 hi it also pays to get some sleeping bag liners we have two double polyester typ and 4 youth hostle typ with built in pillow covers from ALDI stores when they are in stock a bargain at about £4 ,99 each we have a set of each in the caravan and same in the camping box ,

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We have Gelert escape 300SQ bags and are happy with them ,especially as they were only around £12 from winfields!!  Still take blankets and liners just incase tho!

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14/7/2005 at 9:29pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Dan666 on 14/07/2005
Currently I'm using a £10 Sleeping bag from argos, But I found this to be really uncomfortable, and because It's nylon it doesn't breathe, so I wake up really damp.


Unless the nylon is proofed to be wateproof, which is very unusual in a sleeping bag, most all sleeping bags breath quite well so if you wake damp it may just be too warm for you.

Sleeping bags that have a plain nylon inner can feel a bit clamy and sticky, and a cotton liner can make them feel a lot more comfortable,

 

 



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14/7/2005 at 9:42pm
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Hi

Thanks for that info

In that case do you reckon I'd be better looking for a 1 season sleeping bag then??

I don't know much about sleeping bags

Cheers,
Dan


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14/7/2005 at 9:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Dan666 on 14/07/2005


In that case do you reckon I'd be better looking for a 1 season sleeping bag then??

Nah !!...You want it to last longer than that !!

I don't know much about sleeping bags

I know even less !!



14/7/2005 at 11:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Dan666 on 14/07/2005

In that case do you reckon I'd be better looking for a 1 season sleeping bag then??


Did you feel warm and sweaty ? 

 



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14/7/2005 at 11:25pm
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Hi,

Yeah, when I wake up I feel warm and sweaty yeah, so I think the sleeping bag is providing too much warmth?

Thanks all for the help

Dan


15/7/2005 at 5:46am
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stuffing much more fun and amazing how that big sleeping bag fits into a tiny pouch - very satisfying

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15/7/2005 at 10:34am
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Depends on when and how you camp - I prefer to use bags (not the most expensive ones) which have poly cotton outer/ inner - less sweaty and add a small fleece blanket for extra warmth.

We're taking a 4 tog lightweight duvet + cover to France with us in 13 days( and counting!!) time.

A lot of this is down to your ownb personal preference -I don't like mummy bags but had socks, hat and jumper if it's too cold.



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15/7/2005 at 11:02pm
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Hi

Thanks everyone

Once again you've all been really helpfull

Thanks everybody

Dan



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