A couple of years ago, I bought an Ajungilak Tundra Winter('supposedly -15 C'), after many sleepless nights, I've decided to buy a new bag.

I am a cold sleeper so I want something really warm, I want to stick to synthetic(feather allergy), and I want something long enough, I'm 6' tall. It will be used for campsites and wild camping(although I'm not really too bothered about the weight or pack size), and hut use. I'll spend upto £150.

I've been looking at the ME Firewalker and Sleepwalker bags, the Nanok -10, -20 and -30 bags, and I'm especially keen on the Snugpak Softie range (the 10, 12, and 15).

Has anyone got any advice or suggestions, for a really warm synthetic winter bag?
Are the Snugpak Softie bags warm?
Will the Snugpak Softie 15 Discovery be too warm?

how about the rab s range?

I got an s3 for £50 for the gf its rated to -3

they also do ones that go down to -12

http://www.rab.uk.com/products_sleep_sseries.html

i know there are on offer in various places including westerly peaks and go outdoors i think it was so may be worth a look.

I'm just a bit taller than you and I found it made a difference to get a Long sized bag - you don't compress the down and the foot end, and its easier to get the hood and baffle round you. Mebbe you were a wee bit cold because you squeezed in. A really good sleeping mat makes a big difference too - I have a 5 season Extreme Karrimat for winter.

forgot to say that im 6 2 and the rab swallows me up easily

The Nanok bags are surprisingly good - the ones with dual zips are quite versatile, and most versions come complete with a liner and a pair of sleeping socks. Weird colour-schemes, though!

I just combine two. I use an ME Firewalker 2 most of the time. In cold winter conditions I take a second lightweight sleeping bag weighing 900g. This is cheaper and more versatile than buying a winter bag that may not get used all that often. The only thing is, the combined weight is around 2.5kg, but realistically that's the kind of weight you'll have to carry if you choose synthetic over down.

ME Moonwalker bags are claimed to be very warm for their weight if you want a dedicated winter bag.

Looks like the choice is between:

Snugpak Softie 12, or 15
Rab S12
ME Moonwalker 3 or Sleepwalker 3

Anyone know if those Marmot Wave bags are any good?

I've bought loads of camping and climbing and walking gear over the years, but sleeping bags have to be the hardest decision!

GOt to say im impressed with the build quality and thickness of the rab s3 so imagine the s12 is even better.

i did look at the snugpack bags for her as they packed smaller but the couple i looked at didnt feel any where near as good quality as the rab.

Andy, Westerly Peaks currently have the Rab S7 bag which is rated down to -7 and looks fantastic for £65 instead of the RRP of £120! Bargain, been uming and ahing over it myself ths week, tempting...

http://www.westerlypeaks.com/acatalog/Rab_S7_sleeping_bag.html

£65 is a good buy, id go for that jamie ;o)

go outdoors has the s3 in their sale for £50 + £4 postage. But as its for winter i think id go for the 7

as a note, you have a bag thats -15, if thats the lower limit, then comfort rating of that bag would be around 0, if thats the case it probably weighs around 1.5kg, if it weighs over 2kg then a good synthetic should take you to around -10 depending on how you sleep,
i know you say you have a feather allergy, have you tried a good quality down bag, a lot of people find they dont have the problem with 95%+ down as it is clean and has little feather, for weight saving it could be an option,
can you try one, or borrow, how soon can you tell, lie in one in a shop for a bit if if you have a quick reaction,
if you decide you have to have synthetic -10 comfort, then you will be looking at bags that weigh around 2kg or more

Andy C - I think the Marmot Waves are pretty good value and they look well made. The Wave III is rated to -7 for £70. I think you can get them in longer versions too.

I have the snugpak premier 4 which is very good in winter. I have camped in temps well below freeazing where food etc in the vestibule was frozen solid in the morning and the inner tent had frost inside!

Not the lightest but you can get in it with all your damp clothes an wake up dry - perfect for this country....

Oh, and now winter feels more like summer so maybe it was not such a good buy.

Not the cheapest or lightest but a good choice.