Salop Matt Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Folks, Am after a new sleeping bag to use in the uk In a tent between May and September ! Any recommendations for a good buy ? It's only for 2-3 weekends a year so I don't want to spend loads although I don't want to freeze either . ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Buffalo a pile and pertex bag warm as toast and will not be useless when it gets wet unlike a feather and down bag. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Travelodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I bought a cheap one from Argos , it's been fine Travelodge Lol where your sence of adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Folks, Am after a new sleeping bag to use in the uk In a tent between May and September ! Any recommendations for a good buy ? It's only for 2-3 weekends a year so I don't want to spend loads although I don't want to freeze either . ATB Matt What's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Something roomy with a woman in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Something roomy with a woman in it? Behave yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 At the same time, get a cotton liner. Easier to get in & out, more comfortable & easy to wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Coleman big basin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Definintion of a sleeping bag ........."wife on a camping trip" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I use a trakker big snooze for fishing all year round and it's nice and toastie fleece lining and a bit more room than a mummy type bag but don't pack down quite as small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Have a look at the Snugpak stuff really nice quality, dont be put off by the high end prices there are so reasonably priced bags also. http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/sleeping-bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 If your going to stay dry you can't beat a good down sleeping bag mine a north face but Rab etc all make excellent bags. If you could get wet avoid down and I like the softy range then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) I use a trakker big snooze for fishing all year round and it's nice and toastie fleece lining and a bit more room than a mummy type bag but don't pack down quite as small.I have one of these and can really recommend them. The fleece lining is very comfy and you don't get too hot in summer, and the extra room in them is nice as well Edit: Just seen they're only 40 quid these days I paid much more than that, but I have had it more than ten years so goes to show they're good quality and I used to fish every weekend for god knows how many years Edited May 29, 2015 by MrDaveO84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubris Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Down packs small but is too high maintenance for this country as it doesn't like the damp. For those dates I wouldn't go too warm either as you'll just sweat your knackers off. Personally, if I'm not going too far from the car I like to just take a spare duvet even though I own half a dozen bags. Far more comfy and only a tenner to replace instead of wash! Whilst you are in the shop, get a roll mat( like a foam yoga mat). Most of your heat goes into the floor or out through your cot bed and this will stop that. We sleep on the snow in Norway and these are a godsend. I recon you can be warmer with a mat and no bag than a bag and no mat. Again, personally avoid air mats as they aren't as warm and if you are as bony as me you just poke through and touch the floor anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Cheers guys, I wanted to stick to £50 budget! I will check out what you have recommended. Down packs small but is too high maintenance for this country as it doesn't like the damp. For those dates I wouldn't go too warm either as you'll just sweat your knackers off. Personally, if I'm not going too far from the car I like to just take a spare duvet even though I own half a dozen bags. Far more comfy and only a tenner to replace instead of wash! Whilst you are in the shop, get a roll mat( like a foam yoga mat). Most of your heat goes into the floor or out through your cot bed and this will stop that. We sleep on the snow in Norway and these are a godsend. I recon you can be warmer with a mat and no bag than a bag and no mat. Again, personally avoid air mats as they aren't as warm and if you are as bony as me you just poke through and touch the floor anyways! Cheers for that, how ever my days of being a scout and sleeping on the floor have passed ! I will be investing in a fishing bivvy and a folding bed to keep me off the ground, comfortable and warm. I also have a millitary self inflating matt for extra warmth and comfort. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I use snugpak but there are cheaper ones. If you're not using it often get a cheap bag, sleep in your clothes and take some extra stuff to pile on top. Unless space is an issue. Used a kip mat for years then changed to a camp bed (£12). More comfortable, space underneath and you don't get the damp patch under the kip mat. Heavy though but I camp on a bike and still think it's worth the weight, especially if you staying in one place for a few days (like at the tt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Snugpak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 In that case get one that is designed to clip onto a fishing bedchair, that way it will not twist and turn as you do and tie you up in knots. Cheers guys, I wanted to stick to £50 budget! I will check out what you have recommended.Cheers for that, how ever my days of being a scout and sleeping on the floor have passed ! I will be investing in a fishing bivvy and a folding bed to keep me off the ground, comfortable and warm. I also have a millitary self inflating matt for extra warmth and comfort.ATBMatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) i got a cracking one from work (Audi)... micro fleece lined with an internal pocket and a soft nylon outer. no too hot, not too warm. and not a bad price. part of our hiking, skiing and outdoors range of accessories. first one ive had with a fleece lining. boy, what a difference! may have another one here if your interested? send me a p.m. and i'll forward you the details if you want... Edited May 29, 2015 by brett1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Cheers for you help Brett ! I ended up settling on as recommend a: Trakker Big Snooze Plus! Should be delivered next week @ £39.99 from Bristol, I got the last on in the shops offer Last thing on my list is a bivvy bed to put the big snooze on ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Go outdoors are doing a TF Gear chill out bed for £64 if weights not an issue it would be ideal. The big snooze has a sleeve either end that slips over the bed to stop it moving around Edited May 30, 2015 by Wiggum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Decathlon do some nice Vango bags pretty cheap. also do square ends rather than Mummy bags so you can move in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I got one of these - SleepCell® supreme sleeping bag. It was 2 degrees last time I used it SleepCell Supreme Ebag Sleeping Bag http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_5,cos_5.4,cos_5.4.2/482370R Edited May 30, 2015 by Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Wiggum, Cheers for that, I will check it out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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