help which sleeping bag??

Steviebhoy

14/05/2009 at 14:39

hi im looking for a sleeping bag for about £60-90 for a bit of wild camping.I will not be trekking far distances.

just going to park the car and go somewhere to pitch the tent so it doesnt have to be ultralight bag just want it to be a warm hopefully 4 seasons bag, probably not at my price limit mind you.

ive had my eye on the Softie Chrysalis Winter or the snugpak sleeper extreme.Can anyone suggest anything better?

many thanks

dav westwell

16/05/2009 at 19:39

Mountain Equipment Starlight 1V ?

Emerald Fox

16/05/2009 at 20:14

Have a look at Ebay and try to grab a RAB 900 0r 1000 Ladakh - within the past 2 years I got a 1000 for my girlfriend, and a 1000 and a 900 for myself - very very nice bags. Twice the price you are looking at but you will be twice as happy!

JonnoS www.ni-wild.co.uk

19/05/2009 at 16:42

I got a Vango Ultralite 300.

http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/Vango/Ultralite+300+2008/1204/pc

I thought it was a reasonable price at £55. Not sure how good it would be if it was proper cold.

Edited: 19/05/2009 at 16:42

A Kouk

19/05/2009 at 17:49

rab summit 300 ...

99 pounds in taunton leisure..

up to -4, 750 gr..

half zip sadly...

and nice yellow colour!

caveman john

19/05/2009 at 18:07

alpkit skyline?

Steviebhoy

19/05/2009 at 22:23

there out of stock with that rab one checked on website.

im thinking off getting the alpine one or the vango summit 3000 bag, what yous think? i wont be doing heavy hillwalking, so wont need it to be ultralight.

thanks for the input guys.

caveman john

19/05/2009 at 23:01

Are you only planning to camping winter or are you planning to camping all year round, if so you might regret getting a winter sleepingbag for most of the year.

Steviebhoy

19/05/2009 at 23:54

a know was thinking that,i might get a cheap one for summer camping.

Steviebhoy

19/05/2009 at 23:54

want winter one as well though

caveman john

20/05/2009 at 00:01

Best of both worlds. I would go for a alpkit one then because it should last longer because it's down.

Matt P

20/05/2009 at 11:07

Just to throw another one into the mix, I was in Blacks yesterday and their Quantum 500 was reduced from £95 to £75. This is a 3 season down bag, full length zip, a comfort rating down to -1 and an extreme rating of somthing like -17 I think. I picked one up a few months ago for £90 and I've been really pleased with it. The pack size seems pretty small and it has nice shoulder baffles to keep you snug. I used it for my first camping trip of the year a couple of weeks ago and was very toasty (in fact almost too toasty when I woke up), so if you sleep warm I think you could probably get a lot of use out of it in this country. For £75 I think it is a very good buy at the moment, so perhaps one to consider.

Addick

20/05/2009 at 11:15

Have a look here in the latest deals, and take your pick, both down and synthetic

www.rockrun.com

Hayden Holloway

20/05/2009 at 12:20

Pros and Cons -

Down is much much lighter, feels better and will last and last if you look after it - 20 years is possibe... It is useless when soaked with water, is expensive, and is difficult to wash - sleeping mats are a must especially if you go for top quality down rather than a down feather mix.

Synthetic is good if you don't have a sleep mat as it doesn't compress as much as down, will keep you warm even when wet - jump in with your soaking gear and you will often be dry and warm in the morning.... It is cheaper. Synthetic bags don't last like down, probably 4-5 years of regular use and the insulation starts to break down. Heavy!

Good luck!

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