Sleeping Bag

[beddowsm]

I've got a four season down bag for sale for the princely sum of £65 + p&p. Only used twice and then somebody offered me a RAB bag for a good price.

If you're interested let me know and I'll post up details and photos..

Thanks for the offer MOM but I think I need to go out and try a few bags for size.

[Mabels Old Man]

Thanks for the offer MOM but I think I need to go out and try a few bags for size.

Fair enough but it fits me

[nev]

Mountain Hardware do a long one, that's why I got it

[ian porter]

Alpkit do long bags, I've got one and it's plenty big enough for me at 6'3"

[steveR]

I can't stand Mummy Bags and as a big fella, I need a big envelope bag!

These days, I use a basic 30 quid 2/3 season bag, but the secret weapon is a £10 fleece sleeping bag from Wilko that I use inside the basic bag. Good to -3C I have found as long as I have a foil blanket under me as the air beds are damned cold when the ground has not warmed up at this time of year The fleece bag is also good for if the nights turn warm when on a trip and the standard bag is too hot.

The problem with the above is that it is bulky compared to a mega efficient, down Mummy bag

[RickSkye]

Have you tried army surplus down sleeping bags. They might be a bit narrow at the foot though, I have a oblong bag with no reduction in the width at the feet.
I had to us army ones for real, woke up in morning with frost growing on the bag, still cosy. (no tent)
Like you say, need to try before buy really.
Rick

[Boris]

Have you tried army surplus down sleeping bags. They might be a bit narrow at the foot though, I have a oblong bag with no reduction in the width at the feet.
I had to us army ones for real, woke up in morning with frost growing on the bag, still cosy. (no tent)
Like you say, need to try before buy really.

Rick

Make sure you see it before you buy though. It's not unknown for the lads to use them fully clothed including boots. I've even heard stories of some surplus places cutting the damaged bottom bit off and resowing then end up giving you a shorter bag.

[winxp-master]

I can't stand Mummy Bags and as a big fella, I need a big envelope bag!

These days, I use a basic 30 quid 2/3 season bag, but the secret weapon is a £10 fleece sleeping bag from Wilko that I use inside the basic bag. Good to -3C I have found as long as I have a foil blanket under me as the air beds are damned cold when the ground has not warmed up at this time of year The fleece bag is also good for if the nights turn warm when on a trip and the standard bag is too hot.

The problem with the above is that it is bulky compared to a mega efficient, down Mummy bag

Yup, i'm with you fella, i use my down mummy bag as a quilt inside my cheap double sleeping bag...toasty fekkin warm

[digitalcaptive]

Mike I bought this three years ago, sure its not light or small in pack size but its damn warm, generous in proportions (a bit like myself) a meter wide at the top and extra long

Icelander 4 Season Mummy Sleeping Bag Towsure Brand...

[outrunner]

Mike I bought this three years ago, sure its not light or small in pack size but its damn warm, generous in proportions (a bit like myself) a meter wide at the top and extra long

Icelander 4 Season Mummy Sleeping Bag Towsure Brand...

Yes, but they are only good if you remember to zip them up!



Andy.