Kids sleeping bags?

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Alreet. Any recommendations. I've got big chunky bags that we use in the tent on campsites.i'm after something more packabke for over nighters in the woods.hes five this year so only a dinky dot.should I just use an adult bag or is their something more specialist in a kids range.


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[Insel Affen]

Last time I went out with my son (8) I let him use my old osprey snug pack, which is about 20 yrs old now and I used my jungle bag with a poncho liner I thought about a new bag for him too.

I've looked in millets and Cotswold camping, there are a couple of candidates, but they become either a bit too bulky or not sure if they'do be warm enough. There are a couple of cheap, 2-3 season bags which weigh in at about a kilo, but I haven't taken the plunge as I'm not sure if they'll be warm enough.

 

[mountainm]

Use an adult ladies bag and belt it at the right length. They grow so quickly you'll regret it otherwise.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

I looked online myself n he kids bags just all seem a bit rubbish.the ladies bag n belting too length sounds about right


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[Insel Affen]

Use an adult ladies bag and belt it at the right length. They grow so quickly you'll regret it otherwise.

Good idea that mountainm. I looked at some kids ones in Cotswold Camping at Bicester Avenue but decided on one from Millets (Vango Plant 100) which seems OK. My son tried it at Grandmas this weekend, so next to a fire or with a liner, I think he'll be fine outside.

 

[coolerking]

Hmmm, im interested in this as well. My daughter is 3, coming up to 4 and it is about time that we went out. My main concern is that she will get cold. are the kids sleeping bags a little bit...inferior quality?

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I'd definitely recommend the belt idea. We originally bought kid-sized bags for our two and soon found out a) they tend to be rectangular things geared for summer camping and b) you only get to use them a few times before they grow out of them!

 

[mountainm]

I'd definitely recommend the belt idea. We originally bought kid-sized bags for our two and soon found out a) they tend to be rectangular things geared for summer camping and b) you only get to use them a few times before they grow out of them!

For much smaller kids you get the added bonus of folding the excess back under the main bag for extra under insulation.

 

[Dogoak]

I tried a belt once but there was just too much width in the bag therefore losing some of the insulation. We've had childrens Vango bags, mummy shaped, 2+ season. I made a fibre pile liner to fit inside and my son's been warm enough at around zero degrees. They will last longer than you think, his just still fits him, he's 11+ and has had one since he was about 5. It wil depend on their rate of growth but my sons reasonably tall for his age.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I tried a belt once but there was just too much width in the bag therefore losing some of the insulation. We've had childrens Vango bags, mummy shaped, 2+ season. I made a fibre pile liner to fit inside and my son's been warm enough at around zero degrees. They will last longer than you think, his just still fits him, he's 11+ and has had one since he was about 5. It wil depend on their rate of growth but my sons reasonably tall for his age.

Fair point about the width. My own 11 year old just uses an adult bag now. This of course does offer an opportunity to hand your old one down and treat yourself to a new one......

 

[mountainm]

I tried a belt once but there was just too much width in the bag therefore losing some of the insulation. We've had childrens Vango bags, mummy shaped, 2+ season. I made a fibre pile liner to fit inside and my son's been warm enough at around zero degrees. They will last longer than you think, his just still fits him, he's 11+ and has had one since he was about 5. It wil depend on their rate of growth but my sons reasonably tall for his age.

Interesting - we found the width on a ladies mummy bag to be very similar to the width on kids bags.

 

[Dogoak]

Interesting - we found the width on a ladies mummy bag to be very similar to the width on kids bags.

Ah, only got unisex bags here.

 

[rik_uk3]

http://www.outbacktrading.co.uk/pro...g-raspberry/?gclid=COKHjY-AgsMCFSSWtAod5A8A3Q anygood?

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Yeah looks interesting rik I will give that one some thought.temp rating with that one too which yer don't seem too get with most I've looked at.


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[Dogoak]

I think I've got a couple of Vango's somewhere, I'll have look tomorrow.

 

[Dogoak]

Found them, I'm going to put them up in the classifieds later.

 

[Toddy]

I made tiny sleeping bags for my two when they were very little, but I bought snugbugs for them when they were primary school age. Summer use only, really not warm enough otherwise. On occasion I did use an adult one and as Mike said tucked it back up under itself to create a double thick bag for them.
If it's cold and you're out with them, share heat; pack two kids into one opened bag and drape the second one over them. Kids think it's fun and they're warmer…..even if they do fight with their brother
The stuffable padded jackets make good cover overs if a sleeping bag is a bit too thin. Easy to pack, comfortable to wear around camp, cosy tucked over them at night. There was a link not long since to the English company who makes them, and they were being sold very reasonably indeed……something knitwear…..if I find it, I'll post it.

M

 

[mountainm]

We take loads of cheap fleece blankets for chucking on floors, under/over bags etc. They can be picked up for under a fiver from most supermarkets and they're very versatile. Also given they're fleece they can be cut to any size without fraying and dry extremely quickly which is very handy when camping with little'ns.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I made tiny sleeping bags for my two when they were very little, but I bought snugbugs for them when they were primary school age. Summer use only, really not warm enough otherwise. On occasion I did use an adult one and as Mike said tucked it back up under itself to create a double thick bag for them.
If it's cold and you're out with them, share heat; pack two kids into one opened bag and drape the second one over them. Kids think it's fun and they're warmer…..even if they do fight with their brother
The stuffable padded jackets make good cover overs if a sleeping bag is a bit too thin. Easy to pack, comfortable to wear around camp, cosy tucked over them at night. There was a link not long since to the English company who makes them, and they were being sold very reasonably indeed……something knitwear…..if I find it, I'll post it.

M

These are the ones you're thinking of I believe Mary:

http://www.outdoorknitwear.com/store/category.php?category=19

or available via E-bay, eg this listing

 

[Toddy]

That's them Thank you

Good stuff and at a really good price.


M