Larger persons 3+ season sleeping bag?

[Grendel]

I'm after a 3+ season bag as some may of gathered from my other posts only problem is being 6 foot broad shoulders and a size 50 chest all of the ones I have looked at would probably be to small or constrictive for my size.
So can anyone suggest a larger size mummy bag for under £80 that may suit?

 

[Ahjno]

I remembered this thread:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43883

Hope this helps, 'till more info flows in

 

[Grendel]

I remembered this thread:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43883

Hope this helps, 'till more info flows in

Thanks for link.

 

[zeBarOOn]

Hi Ian,

I've got the same problem except I'm no where near 6ft tall! I'm a short a**!

I'd recommend: Snugpak Chrysalis
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...sa=X&ei=QrG2TaGeFMOr8AP2utRL&ved=0CGYQ8wIwAA#

I'm a wide fella and struggle with sleeping bags, they mostly end up being too tight and uncomfortable.
The Chrysalis has a baffle running down the length of the zip that can be zipped so it gives another 2.5"-3" width.
It's got a small pack size for a synthetic bag and comes in under budget.

Hope this helps,

Joel

 

[mountainm]

Are you car camping or does it need to pack small?

 

[Grendel]

Thanks Joel.


I dont do lots of walking so i supose it will be carried short distance to camping site.

 

[mountainm]

I've heard good things of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OUTWELL-LAK...sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1303820881&sr=8-1
Not mummy style, but down filled.

Designed for ultimate sleeping comfort
Filled with luxurious natural duck down that keeps campers warm and cosy all night long
Box wall construction that keeps the down in place
Easy glide zip system and a full length baffle to prevent heat loss
Inside mesh pocket for stowing personal items
Comes with an easy-reference icon for ascertaining seasonal suitability
Square pack sack (size: 35 x 40 x 15 cm)
Temp max: +18°C, Temp comfort: +3°C, Temp limit: -3°C, Temp extreme: -17°C

 

[Grendel]

Anyone used one of the POD type sleeping bags advertised for Carp fishing?

Cheapest Snugpak Softie Chrysalis Autumn i can find is £65 posted.

 

[Grendel]

This looks like a reasonably big bag and only a few miles away to pick up if I win.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINT-Snugpak-...tingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item1e63012ece

 

[DaveWL]

Just ordered a Therm-a-Rest Haven - already had the ProLite.

http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/sleep-systems/insulation/haven/product

http://www.invodo.com/Therm-A-Rest-Haven-Sleep-System-Sleeping-Bag/p/75C4ZNPU

It should be here in a couple of days so I'll let you know how I get on.

Same problem for me 6'2" and 54" chest.

 

[Grendel]

Just ordered a Therm-a-Rest Haven - already had the ProLite.

http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/sleep-systems/insulation/haven/product

http://www.invodo.com/Therm-A-Rest-Haven-Sleep-System-Sleeping-Bag/p/75C4ZNPU

It should be here in a couple of days so I'll let you know how I get on.

Same problem for me 6'2" and 54" chest.

Thats a weird bag. It's almost a sort of wrap around blanket type thing.

 

[jamin]

im 6 3" with a 50" chest and i use a sleeping bag from argos for when im just out and about there masive. also got 1 of those double sleeping bags. not the warmest but super for sumer. but if your after a half decent bag i use a vango something 400 and fit in it, but not able to do the YMCA tho

 

[johnnytheboy]

Look up fishing sleeping bags some of them are massive!!! proper companys like fox and JRC offer some crackers!!!

 

[Grendel]

Must admit looking at all the bags and reviews the Snugpak Softie Autumn looks like it may be the one. Just need to convince the wife that’s what I want for my upcoming birthday.

i'll go along to Cotsworlds today and have a closer look at them.

Thanks for all the help folks.

 

[rik_uk3]

£30 delivered will fit you no problem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-ARMY-...tingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item45fa1f509f
Good for all year round in the UK

No idea how these are though but would be big enough
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gelert-Slee...TI/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1303898346&sr=8-12

 

[Grendel]

Just come back from a wasted journey to Cotswolds to find although Snugpak list them as a dealer they no longer stock them anymore

As for the 58 Pattern Army bags I did look at those but would need the long version and you can’t guarantee what condition they are in. I also looked at the Pod type which are wide enough but no longer than most other bags and tend to be 2 season.

 

[rik_uk3]

There is a phone number listed on the eBay auction, phone them up and ask for a long version, I did. I've had two from them, both in very good condition and are machine washable. These are not the 58's these are the later bags, much warmer and the compression sacks normally sell or £10 or £12 on their own. Nice chap to speak to and they send via courier, ask for next day (bar weekends) and he'll ship it straight out to you at no extra cost.

 

[mountainm]

There is a phone number listed on the eBay auction, phone them up and ask for a long version, I did. I've had two from them, both in very good condition and are machine washable. These are not the 58's these are the later bags, much warmer and the compression sacks normally sell or £10 or £12 on their own. Nice chap to speak to and they send via courier, ask for next day (bar weekends) and he'll ship it straight out to you at no extra cost.

How heavy are they and how small do they pack if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Grendel]

There is a phone number listed on the eBay auction, phone them up and ask for a long version, I did. I've had two from them, both in very good condition and are machine washable. These are not the 58's these are the later bags, much warmer and the compression sacks normally sell or £10 or £12 on their own. Nice chap to speak to and they send via courier, ask for next day (bar weekends) and he'll ship it straight out to you at no extra cost.

Well bit the bullet and bought one after asking the young lady at the company for long one (sleeping bag that is) via the phone then confirming by E-mail. For £30 can’t go wrong really being half the price of the Snugpak autumn and if it is too small it can always go back on e-bay.

 

[BadMadBat]

Hi All,

Few days ago I bought that sleeping bag:

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ie/hs.xsl/index_8871.htm

35 euro here in Ireland, I guess they have them in the UK as well.

They sell them as 4-season, but it's actually 3-season sleeping bag.

Filling is Thermolite Quallo, 2x160g/m2
Comfort temperature for standard man is -2 degrees, for standard woman +3 degrees, extreme temp is -19 degrees. Temperature is tested accordong to EN13537 :wow1:.
Weight is approx 1.6kg, inner Tactel lining is very nice, smooth and skin-friendly, shell fabric also looks good. YKK zips are nice additions.

IMHO, very nice value for e35