Good winter car camping bag

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CLEM

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jul 10, 2004
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I need meself a good car camping sleeping bag,bulk and size of bag not a problem as I will not be humping this bag across the countryside,comfort is the number one priority in this case,I am a big chap and so need room.Recomendations gentle folk please!
 

Jedadiah

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Jan 29, 2007
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You could always try the 'Deployment Bag' that the forces get issued. It's black, large capacity and the straps enable you to put it on like a bergan for short hauls. Don't get this confused with the 'all arms bergan'. They are available on e-bay for a very reasonable price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-...ryZ36077QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-...ryZ36077QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CURRENT-ARMY-...ryZ74712QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

As you can see, the prices vary, but at that price you could get a couple. If you need more capacity, there is always, DZ bags

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GORE-TEX-MILI...ryZ67580QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMBAT-MILITA...ryZ36077QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hope this gives you some ideas.:D
 

Chopper

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Sep 24, 2003
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Check the sleeping bags on www.cabelas.com

They stock the biggest sleeping bags I have ever seen, not saying that some yanks age big. but this is where the biggest would shop!

I do a lot of shopping with Cabelas and they are great to deal with, I have never had to wait more than a week for delivery.
:) :) :)
 

CLEM

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Jul 10, 2004
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I need to get it by next Friday.May have to change tack I reckon.How about a Snugpack bag and expander pannel add on/zip in thingy??? Are they much roomier with one of those added??? Anyone???
 

CLEM

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Jul 10, 2004
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I need to get it by next Friday.May have to change tack I reckon.How about a Snugpack bag and expander pannel add on/zip in thingy??? Are they much roomier with one of those added??? Anyone???
Anyone got one tried one,if so which one???
 

Jedadiah

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Jan 29, 2007
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Northern Doghouse
Sorry buddy, should have read that you wanted a SLEEPING Bag, DOH!:eek:

I find Snugpak sleeping bags a little constricting and when i used the expanda panel, i found that it was too loose around the top of my body and still as tight around the lower leg, making me feel trapped! I'm 5'7" tall with a 44" chest so if you are different dimensions maybe you would get on with one.

Personally, i swear by the Nanok bag's. I've got the -10 and you used to be able to get them for £40 not so long ago, now i cannot find them for that price anywhere! (Should have bought two!)
 

CLEM

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Jul 10, 2004
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Why is comfort such a low priority when it comes to sleeping bags??? I mean isent being comfortable number one when it comes to sleeping???
 

TobyH

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Apr 4, 2006
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Nanok. They do a wide one for armed forces.

I've got the -10'C bag and it's excellent. It's got zips on both sides so easy to get in and out of and a removable 'foot bucket' in the bottom in case you want to keep your boots on or need to carry water!!

The Nanok Endurance is the biggest they do (I asked!). 0'C down to -25'C depending what you want.

http://www.nanoktactical.no/

here's a couple of places you can get them...

http://www.shocktroop.com/st/control/category/~category_id=st6

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/nanok_co...tory&utm_content=GBP&currency=GBP&country=GBR
 

Jedadiah

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Jan 29, 2007
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The close fit is meant to promote warmth. The idea being that if there is little gap between you and the bag, there is less air to keep warm, therefore it is more efficent. However, my personal experience is that close fitting bags make me feel restricted and i sleep hot as well which does not help. I know a lot of people like the Snugpak bag's but i'm not a fan. Anyway, they tend to pack up small and light which you don't need, so i'd look around. Some bargains around, try Ajungilak bag's, they are good and reasonably priced, whats your budget?
 

CLEM

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jul 10, 2004
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Thanks for the replys Gents.Ive got to get meself sorted for friday and so I guess Ill have to get what is available to in me local outdoor/Army n Navy shops.
 

Dingo

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Jan 7, 2005
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i have a sleeping bag made for crazy carp fisherman, its waterproofISH and around 7' long and 3' wide with fleece lining for those cold nights watching water!

try and look at your local tackle shop, maybe they will have something.

good luck

Adam
 
Sep 19, 2006
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Gloucester
I'm 6'3" and very well built, I just about fit into a nanok -0 if I have to carry my bag, but for comfort it has to be a big rectangular bag, I have one of these:

http://www.oswaldbailey.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=52403102
Campus Adventure 300 XL

(actually that looks like a newer version of what I got 2 years ago)

more room than I know what to do with, I love it!

you may want to find the manufacturer's site to check the specs cos oswald bailey have conflicting info there - title says 2 season, but on the right and in the description it says 3. It's a fairly thick bag, so I am fairly sure its 3, I've used it at 0C and wasnt even vaguely cold, but then I sleep very hot.

hope you find something in time
 

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