Eat less and with the money you save on chips you can buy a crazy expensive normal sized bag
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Lightweight sleeping bag for fatties
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You are right Clive, the expanda panels are bigger than the built in baffle on the elite 4
You are right Clive, the expanda panels are bigger than the built in baffle on the elite 4
Thank you guys, that answers my question.
+1 for the issue maggot-tremendous bit of kit. Just a shame it only packs down to the size of a bungalow!!!!
These bags are awesome for warmth and the centre zip and inside pockets are amazing. It is however the approximate size and weight of a baby elephant. I carried one for 3 years and loved it, now I'm going to spend some money on something a bit smaller and lighter.
They are not lightweight but fit the OP's budget. People like RAB and Mountain Equipment will sell you a large down bag but they cost about £250 more.
Rik's suggestion seems to hit the spot for you apart from its weight. That said, I would much rather cary an extra kilo of sleeping bag and be toasty warm than save weight on a less than warm sleeping bag. £25 too, I'm tempted myself.
I got one for all the family, even the wife for glamping, cheaper than some bit of old tut of a bag from Argos.
I like the Army bags too. And that - including a compression sac - is a GREAT price.
However, one word of caution. Like most other synthetic bags (and down, come to think of it), the loft will deteriorate as the filling breaks down with continued use/abuse/compression/washing. I've had army bags that have been as-new, and have been brilliant. I've also had them when the filling was decidedly flat, and the bag nowhere near its projected temp rating. If its been given a hard time by its previous owner, you'll get the weight but not the warmth.
However, one word of caution. Like most other synthetic bags (and down, come to think of it), the loft will deteriorate as the filling breaks down with continued use/abuse/compression/washing. I've had army bags that have been as-new, and have been brilliant. I've also had them when the filling was decidedly flat, and the bag nowhere near its projected temp rating. If its been given a hard time by its previous owner, you'll get the weight but not the warmth.
Just bought myself one of these, does anyone know the pack size and weight, cant find it on google
Wow! Thank you so much for all these replies, really helpful and extremely appreciated
Don't give Graveworm such a hard time, his comment was maybe a little insensitive, but I don't think he meant any malice (unless he's a known troll). Besides he's correct to a large extent - I've only myself to blame for being so chunky.
Anywaaaaay, I'm very torn between BareThrills Snugpak, Rik's MOUNTAIN, and Greek's Gelert Pod, but judging from the support Rik's recommendation has received I think I'd be daft not to go with one of those MOUNTAINS - especially at that price!
Thank you all again - really appreciate your advice and help on this.
Gray, it never ceases to amaze me how many online shops and sellers consider size (both open and packed) and weight to be unimportant info. Aside from it's season rating and material specs it's just about one of the most important pieces of info you need, but it's something that is left out time after time.
Don't give Graveworm such a hard time, his comment was maybe a little insensitive, but I don't think he meant any malice (unless he's a known troll
). Besides he's correct to a large extent - I've only myself to blame for being so chunky.Anywaaaaay, I'm very torn between BareThrills Snugpak, Rik's MOUNTAIN, and Greek's Gelert Pod, but judging from the support Rik's recommendation has received I think I'd be daft not to go with one of those MOUNTAINS - especially at that price!
Thank you all again - really appreciate your advice and help on this.
Gray, it never ceases to amaze me how many online shops and sellers consider size (both open and packed) and weight to be unimportant info. Aside from it's season rating and material specs it's just about one of the most important pieces of info you need, but it's something that is left out time after time.
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Don't give Graveworm such a hard time, his comment was maybe a little insensitive, but I don't think he meant any malice (unless he's a known troll
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I am so sorry if it was seen as insensitive I never intended that; it was meant lightheartedly hence the 2 smilies. The title of the thread led me to believe it would be taken well. I meant no malice.
Don't know the exact specs. but I think you should count at least 2 Kg in weight & 30 litres (volume) in it's stuff sack.
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
From memory it's 2.7kg and it's big, approx 50 x 30 cm. Store it in it's stuff sack if you must but pack it loose in the bottom of your rucksack. It lofts better and fills every nook and cranny which it won't when compressed. Packing it loose uses quite a bit less space than when it's compressed!
Sorry for my naivety here, but isn't it usual to carry something this big strapped to the base of your pack (protected from the elements, of course)?
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Not usually nowadays. Back in the day we carried our doss bags on top of our 58 large packs as that was the only place to carry them. One of the few things I carry outside my ruck now is a roll mat- usually strapped the the front. I hate things that bang/touch my legs as I'm walking. Thinking about it; I can't remember the last time I saw a ruck with bottom straps.
If it works for you though, who's anyone else to say it's wrong?
If it works for you though, who's anyone else to say it's wrong?
Not that large and cumbersome bags or tents. I always place such big and heavy things on top of my rucksack.We have a similar to the '58 Pattern sleeping bag (synthetic fill, PU coated base, center zip, etc.) and even the SF guys who have large, 100 Lt rucks, strap it on top 'cos it's massive. Since it's synthetic and the carry bag is waterproof, no problems with the elements.
At the bottom straps you usually place a roll mat, a light tent, in general something lightweight.
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