sleeping bag with wiggle room

[Steve M]

I'm 6'3" and broad (but not massive). I've got a Softie 9 and I could really do with more wriggle room. Can anyone recommend a good -5/-10 sleeping bag which I can move around in a bit. Pack size and weight more important than cost.

Cheers

 

[Stuart69]

What about the Snugpak expander panel for your softie?

here's a link to what I mean - Link -

 

[FreddyFish]

Get the expander panel.

I also have a Softie 9 (older one) And ordered the expander panel which arrived today, and while it does add loads more room.. I guess my Softie 9 is to old to match properly with the NEW expander panel. The zip teeth don't quite line up properly and the new panel is about 3" too short.

 

[Shewie]

Scrogger was using his new bag at the Lomond meet this weekend and really rated it. I'm not sure if it was a North face but it has clever stretchy paneling which allows you wriggle and stretch open your legs. He probably won't mind me saying that he's quite a big lad.

 

[Steve M]

Hmmm I think my Softie is quite old. That's annoying.

 

[sapper1]

Have a look at the snugpak elite range,they come with a built in expander panel.

 

[Peat]

I've got a mountain equipment sleepwalker 1 which has an elasticated section in the middle so theres plenty of room to move around, and you can comfortably sit up with your legs crossed in it, which I like. Only issue is that the interior fabric has taken on a clammy texture that can't be removed by washin it so I have to use a liner or sleep fully clothed.

 

[johnboy]

I'm 6'3" and broad (but not massive). I've got a Softie 9 and I could really do with more wriggle room. Can anyone recommend a good -5/-10 sleeping bag which I can move around in a bit. Pack size and weight more important than cost.
Cheers

You said it...

Speak to PHD....

http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/

They really know what they are talking about when it comes to sleeping bags...

 

[Steve M]

See, now I really want something I can't afford

 

[johnboy]

See, now I really want something I can't afford

What do your fellow instructors over at True ways advise..??

 

[Teepee]

Montbell do stretch bags.
Ive got a down hugger No 5.
I really rate it-loads of room for my large bulk.
They do synth and down, and a spiral stretch too.
The dwr coating really seems to work well.
They are hard to get in this country though, I got mine from hike-lite.co.uk.

 

[godfather]

I can recommend the Mountain Equipment Dreamcatcher 750 with the flexible mid section. I also use a nanok -10 which is good but not as comfortable as the ME.