Tesco sleeping bags??

[steveR]

I see that Tesco have some competitively priced down Mummy sleeping bags at present, anyone tried one and if so, are they any good?

I am gobsmacked at the small pack size they fit into

[Sharribee]

I have to be honest Steve I am really picky with my sleeping bags, if there's one thing I can't stand is being cold at night which is why I paid over £300 for my top of the range Rab down sleeping bag.

There are just some things that you can't take a risk with, me and sleep deprivation is one

[btbloke]

cabby should be able to tell you,he buys all his camping gear at tesco's and toysrus.

[AIRWOLF]

Originally Posted by Sharribee

I have to be honest Steve I am really picky with my sleeping bags, if there's one thing I can't stand is being cold at night which is why I paid over £300 for my top of the range Rab down sleeping bag.

There are just some things that you can't take a risk with, me and sleep deprivation is one

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£300 for a sleeping bag !!! , you could buy a good Africa Twin for that

[Sharribee]

Originally Posted by AIRWOLF

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£300 for a sleeping bag !!! , you could buy a good Africa Twin for that

just like yours Eh!!!!!

anyway at least I'm nice and toasty in the night. We do lots of camping and quite often without tents (you've met my hubbie so you'll understand what I mean) Paying that bit extra means that I have had years of very good use out of my bag

[Cabby]

Originally Posted by btbloke

cabby should be able to tell you,he buys all his camping gear at tesco's and toysrus.

F**king Cheek...

I haven't got anything from Toys R Us....

BUT....I've a new two man tent from there AND a sleeping bag....

Not used 'cos the bike went wrong.

Tesco bag can't be worse the (Vanga?) bag I got from a camping shop..

Check the rating on it......

[chalky4]

Originally Posted by steveR

I see that Tesco have some competitively priced down Mummy sleeping bags at present, anyone tried one and if so, are they any good?

I am gobsmacked at the small pack size they fit into

I,ve been looking for a while at various options for a couple of bags for the good lady and myself, we've got the tent and the rest of the gear but I am struggling to find one's that a)fit the luggage and b) fit my budget, so looking forward to seeing reply's to Steves post, incidentally how much are the Tesco bags and what Tog rating do they have?

[Roadcat]

Here's the blurb from the Tesco direct site: http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-7415.aspx

Description
Features
Delivery Options
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Description

This Tesco Explorer single sleeping bag is an ultra lightweight and compact mummy style sleeping bag. It has a 290 tog micro polyester ripstop shell with a 290 tog polycotton lining and a 225g/m2 single layer goose down filling. This sleeping bag features a 4 way compression sack and a 2 way reversible zip. It has a comfort rating of +3.8 - +8.3, an extreme rating of -10.6 and a season rating of 2-3 seasons.

Brand Tesco
Colour Brown and orange
Comfort Rating +3.8 - +8.3
Compression Bag Yes
Extreme Rating -10.6
Features of Product Ultra lightweight & compact mummy style sleeping bag
290T micro polyester ripstop shell with 290T polycotton lining
225g/m2 single layer goose down filling
4 way compression sack
2 way reversible zip
0.8kg
Filling Grams Per Sq Metre 225gsm single layer goose down filling
Inner Material Polycotton
Outer Material Polyester
Product Height 210 cm
Product Width 75/55 cm
Season Rating 2-3 seasons
Size Single

Makes it sound like an extremely good purchase for the money!

[steveR]

Originally Posted by Sharribee

I have to be honest Steve I am really picky with my sleeping bags, if there's one thing I can't stand is being cold at night which is why I paid over £300 for my top of the range Rab down sleeping bag.

There are just some things that you can't take a risk with, me and sleep deprivation is one

£300!! Blimey, that is serious dosh indeed. I possibly.... probably.... almost certainly, have more "natural insulation" than you Sharrie! However, IKWYM about being cold, it is not nice and over a couple of days, really saps your energy.

I do like the idea of having a good bag then adding another layer if required, this works better with the envelope type bag though I reckon.

[steveR]

Originally Posted by Roadcat

Here's the blurb from the Tesco direct site: http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-7415.aspx


It has a comfort rating of +3.8 - +8.3, an extreme rating of -10.6 and a season rating of 2-3 seasons.

Makes it sound like an extremely good purchase for the money!

The 3 season bit was about all I took in when I looked at the bag, but that seemed to indicate that it would be OK for a late Spring and Summer usage?? It is about 6 times smaller than my existing bag when packed!