Sleeping Bag Modification

[xairbourne]

I have bought a bivi bag and sleeping bag, I spent a night out under the stars, but I found my sleeping bag a little tight around the shoulders. Being an ex swimmer I have not got the smallest of shoulders. The sleeping bag was great didn’t feel any cold, I was just wondering is there anyway to widen the bag around the zip area without compromising the warmth factor.

 

[WelshTriffid]

I'm pretty sure that snugpak do a sleeping bag insert that you zip into your existing bag, I've seen this on militray sleeping bags for the wider gentleman. Looks a bit like a giant green sanitary towel with zips for wings, I'll see if I can find a link and post it for you.

 

[Hoodoo]

A couple companies make sleeping bag expanders. I bought one for my mountain hardware bag and it worked beautifully. If one is not made for your bag, you might be able to find someone to make one for you.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Xairbourne,
Do a web search for "Ray Jardine", he is an advocate of using a quilt rather than a sleeping bag - on account of the insulation beneath you gets crushed and might as well be another form of material!

HTH

Ogri the trog

 

[xairbourne]

Cheers chaps :You_Rock_

 

[wentworth]

I think what Ogri was suggesting was using the sleeping bag like a quilt. Give it a try. It's cheaper than buying a new bit for it.
I just coverted my sleeping bag into a quilt that now weighs 600 grams. But be warned... down goes everywhere...