Sleeping bag on a budget

[petrochemicals]

Went into blacks yesterday, they have something called a vango Planet on offer for 40 quid, mosquito net, goes down to 4 degrees centigrade.

http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/62012317-vango-planet-100-sleeping-bag.html?main_site=1


Quite a good idea the mozzie net

 

[rorymax]

Army surplus artic bags go for 40-50 quid used and are used by many although very bulky.

 

[rorymax]

ged

What you say makes so much practical sense, thank you.

The electric light switch and central heating controls have made me soft, giving myself one of these

I really like your Tog versatility combination options.


rorymax

 

[snozz]

I would go with the army arctic bag all the way. Go for the synthetic one rather than down, then less danger of damp affecting insulation. Can be had for less that £40. Yes, as others have said, bulky, but top performance for little ££ eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...oods_SleepingBags_SM&var=&hash=item2a3d018656 (no link to seller!)

 

[Philster]

I got mine from British Military Surplus - only £20 and in superb condition. It is seriously warm

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/hardwear/sleeping-bag-grade-1-1124030.html

Hope this helps,
Phil

 

[rorymax]

snozz and Philster,

Looking at the links you posted, they seem to be different bags, is this the case?

Can you tell me the approximate weight and pack sizes for your bags please?

Thanks,

rorymax

 

[BillyBlade]

snozz and Philster,

Looking at the links you posted, they seem to be different bags, is this the case?

Can you tell me the approximate weight and pack sizes for your bags please?

Thanks,

rorymax

They are indeed different bags. The one you want for cold conditions is the one in the ebay link.

If it then says Polywarm Industries, congratulations, thats the one to have.

 

[Philster]

No, they are the same bag - the BritMil Surplus one is inside out in the photo and the compression sack is an extra fiver. Mine says "Sleeping Bag Arctic", 2009. It has the velcro zip cover and strap at the bottom, the pukka one.
Hope this helps,
Phil

 

[ozzy1977]

If you're lucky you could get the us modular system, goretex bivvy, summer bag and winter bag, all 3 suitable down to something stupid cold like -45

 

[BillyBlade]

Thanks for correcting me Phil, I'd never considered they had photographed it inside out. £20, happy days.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Hi not meaning too tread on anyone's toes but in your description pal yer asked for the sleeping bag too be compact.i have 3 of those arctic bags n they are far from compact.their absolutely quality peices of kit but absolutely massive pack size

 

[stu1979uk]

ged

What you say makes so much practical sense, thank you.

The electric light switch and central heating controls have made me soft, giving myself one of these

I really like your Tog versatility combination options.


rorymax

What about this bad boy from Decathlon under budget at £65 and maybe cheaper from the new Braehead store

Well you did say you were going soft
Really depends on you and what you will be doing, army gear is usually bomb proof, but heavier and bulkier so not as good for hiking. Lightweight gear is obviously better for hiking etc. but more fragile and possibley won't be as warm as something bulkier.
I have an old style kyam 800 ultra light (dark green the newer colours I don't fancy) a Vango 3/4 lightweight inflatable mat and if not in the hammock I stuff it all in a British army goretex bivi bag. I'm usually too warm at the best of times so the lightweight bag serves me well but as I say depends on you.
Gooutdoors, Decathlon and even Tesco do some lightweight bags all pretty cheap, good luck mate.

 

[Philster]

yeah, £20! And mine was mint! I had a delivery from them last week and I bought a load of clothing, grade 2. Turned out over half of it was new in bag, unissued Happy days!

 

[rorymax]

Hi not meaning too tread on anyone's toes but in your description pal yer asked for the sleeping bag too be compact.i have 3 of those arctic bags n they are far from compact.their absolutely quality peices of kit but absolutely massive pack size

And yer absolutely right muka (poor attempt I know, sorry, but at least I tried).

I do need a compact bag, but people have been posting some great recommendations, I could not help but think how practical some of the bulkier and heavier options would be for car camping, I guess I got carried away and lost direction, back on track now (until somebody posts some other interesting stuff and sidetracks me again).



I'm finding out about stuff I did not know existed, and it is so interesting, I am like a kid in a candy shop

rorymax

 

[rorymax]

Sorry folks, do not know how to delete post, I messed up, oops.

 

[rickyamos]

I use the Snugpak sleeper light, great bag for the money, 2 season. Plenty warm enough, had out in frosty November, warm as toast, for £35 you can't go wrong

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[rorymax]

Well you did say you were going soft

Looks ideal, need the pretty girl to go with it, she can carry it and be the extra layer of warmth too, I would let her use both pillows if she wanted to, I am not a selfish person.

Must check out Decathlon Braehead,

rorymax

 

[copper_head]

Very good price on an Elite 4 here... (No connection etc...)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snugpak-S...tingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item1e8d8633a8

 

[tom.moran]

What about this? http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/sleeping-bags/3-season/travelpak-3

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

And yer absolutely right muka (poor attempt I know, sorry, but at least I tried).

I do need a compact bag, but people have been posting some great recommendations, I could not help but think how practical some of the bulkier and heavier options would be for car camping, I guess I got carried away and lost direction, back on track now (until somebody posts some other interesting stuff and sidetracks me again).



I'm finding out about stuff I did not know existed, and it is so interesting, I am like a kid in a candy shop

rorymax

No worries like I said I use them artic bags in the tent with the missus n little'n when campsite camping but their no way I'd be lumping one over any distance. My mates got one of these it's the only bag he's ever had.its done him proud I'm tellin yer
http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-nitestar-l-250-sleeping-bag-p196169