Sleeping bags

[adz354]

Hey guys, just wanted abit of advice from some people a lot more experienced than myself. I'm looking to get a sleeping bag in the near future and I'm currently torn between the Snugpak softie 3 and the Carinthia defence 4. What one would you recommend ? I'm also open to other suggestions for similar bags however they must be green as I will be using for both military and bushcrafting. Cheers guys

 

[Polecatsteve]

Us army sleep system. Green intermediate bag. Packs down small. Super warm down to about 2-3oC and if u get the full set you got all seasons covered plus bivi bag. Bulky tho!

 

[mick91]

If you can get hold of one buy the russian issue new digicam ones. Simple and effective, NATO give the millitary sleeping bags, a bivi and a liner. The Russians just make a waterproof sleeping bag!

 

[janso]

What price do you want to pay? If there is no limit (to a degree), I'd go for down every day. If you're just in need of a synthetic that may get mild abuse, then I'd stick with the Snugpak line; I've used them for a long time and never been let down. Relatively small to pack away but use a compression dry sack from Exped or similar to make a difference.
If you choose the down route then look up PhD as a brand; unsure of their colour scheme but a breathable outer (bivi bag) can be slipped over?


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[janso]

A Nanok -10 is up for trade on the forum at present; they're also a good respected brand for bags mate


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[brambles]

There are plently of threads here about sleeping bags, and covering the 2 mentioned in the OP. My vote goes for the Carinthia - I use the Defence 4, Tropen and the US Goretex Bivvy bag. Covers every possibility and best bags I've ever had.

 

[fenrir]

I'd recommend you to get an Alpkit PipeDream 400 - down bag, similar size (using a stuff sack with compression straps), smaller weight, better temperature rating (comfort 2 degC, limit -4 degC), similar price.

-> https://www.alpkit.com/products/pipedream-400

 

[brambles]

I'd recommend you to get an Alpkit PipeDream 400 - down bag,]

Not if it's going to be used for military application as per the OP - too much damp and not enough care facilities, it also won't like someone covered in mud getting into it fully dressed!

 

[MikeLA]

Go with the Snugpak softie 3, used snugpak for years and they are a good price and reliable