Snugpak Softie 10/12 sleeping bag

[jester`]

It's time I buy a few sleeping bag. The Snugpak Softie 10 is catching my eye with the -5/-10 rating and the 23x23 pack size. I can't see anything better atm.

Snugpak Softie 12 is looking good too for the extra 10-15GBP.

How do people feel about these bags?

I am looking for small 4 season bag. I do alot of hiking, bushcraft and wild camping ( hence not down due to the wet woods) so I'm looking for small and less then 2KG.

 

[DR2501]

No experience but what price you found it for? My OH is after a sleeping bag at the moment

 

[ozzy1977]

from what I have herd Snugpak temp ratings are a joke to be honest, their rating are based on you being in thermals and dressed, that way their bags seem smaller for a given temp rating

 

[M4tt_1]

I have the Snugpak Special Forces 2 bag and can't fault it so far. Only bought it at beginning of Jan and with the mild winter since haven't been able to test the comfort rating claims. Seems pretty toasty so far + it's UK made.

I bought it from these guys - http://www.hillanddaleoutdoors.co.uk/productDetail.php?productId=760&brand=16

 

[MikeLA]

I have the centre zip Merlin and the centre zips Special Forces bags, Excellent bags (all the temp rating in sleeping bags are just a guide).

 

[Hibrion]

While I've not used one of those bags, I have the snugpack tactical 4 and would recommend it. I've used it in below zero in a hammock with no underquilt and got a full night's sleep with only a cold nose.

I think pretty much every sleeping bag is a little optimistic about their rating, but most of us seem to take that into account when buying.

 

[redandshane]

Well sorry to go against all you say i would not buy a Snugpak they are merely branded generic bags as you will find if you own one Too heavy for the warmth value they provide Buy a down bag and a Bivvy bag and enjoy the comfort

 

[Mick721]

I've got a softie 6 and can't fault it. I used it throughout my army days instead of the issued bouncing bomb and it was top notch. It is true that you'll need to be fully clothed in one though. I still use it now until winter comes then it's out with the down bag.

 

[rg598]

The best synthetic bag on the market right now for that range is probably the Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 15(-10C) bag.

 

[PREPER]

I have a 3,6 + a 9. Also have the expanda panels and a zipped baffle to join any two of the bags together.
I used the 9 last weekend at the NW meet and was toasty warm.
PREPER.............

 

[jester`]

No experience but what price you found it for? My OH is after a sleeping bag at the moment

Looking at the prices on AmazonUK and a few Google Shopping searches. ranging from 117GBP to 132GBP

 

[jester`]

Well sorry to go against all you say i would not buy a Snugpak they are merely branded generic bags as you will find if you own one Too heavy for the warmth value they provide Buy a down bag and a Bivvy bag and enjoy the comfort

Have you had any trouble with a down bag on a raining weekend?

I always read down bag in the woods is a bad idea due to the humidity. I have a bivvy bag with me always, but I bivvy something through the year, so my concern is the down getting damp.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Well sorry to go against all you say i would not buy a Snugpak they are merely branded generic bags as you will find if you own one Too heavy for the warmth value they provide Buy a down bag and a Bivvy bag and enjoy the comfort

Branded generic bags? You ever been to the factory?

 

[Chris the Cat]

12 is a fantastic bag.
Used a 12 with an Elite 3 inside down to -20.

Best.

Chris.

 

[Parbajtor]

12 is a fantastic bag.
Used a 12 with an Elite 3 inside down to -20.

Best.

Chris.

Hello Chris, recovered from Blades UK 2013 yet?

 

[MarvTommo]

Had a softie 6 kestrel out saturday night it says comfort 0 extreme -5. Got a bit cold tbh, think it was right on the limit as the weather was around 0. Looking at either trying my czech bed roll next (big and bulky) or potential bag upgrade/underquilt. Agree i used to use this in the army too instead of issued one.


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[Jammylodger]

I've got a Snugpack sleeper lite that i bought last year as my new Autumn bag, it's rated at a comfort of 0.
To be quite honest, I've not even used my winter bag this year as it's not been cold enough, but then I always use a micro fleece liner and a Gore-tex bivvy bag.
I'm a "ground dweller" so the bivvy bag is a must, the micro fleece liner is for practical reasons.