snugpaxk sleeping bag advice

[Scots_Charles_River]

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/snugpak_sleeper_extreme_sleeping_bag/?SelectedItem=464177i,

Anyone got these ?

Lost my precious Nanok endurance bag, yes I know, I know.

 

[nunzionuk]

I dont have one of them.. but I do have snugpak bags, they are great imho.

 

[copper_head]

Yeah I had one kept me warm, but not exactly toasty, on a very cold October night up on Kinder Scout. I was tent camping and using a Thermarest prolite, so I'd estimate the Comfort rating to be more like -2°C and when used in a tent. Build quality was ok although not to the same standard as the UK made bags.

Sold it on in the end as it was a bit on the small side for me.

 

[GGTBod]

I haven't got that version i've got the Snupak Chrysalis 5 , the Snugpak bags are really well made, the one i have is too hot for anything expect below 10c camping and the coldest i've used it so far is at -4c and i was very toasty

 

[nunzionuk]

I have the Chrysalis 3, lowest I've used it down to is -1, was toasty in it.. only issue i've had is the silly led light thing on it.

 

[GGTBod]

Damn that led light lol mine had one too, the very first time i stuck my bag in the washer i totally forgot it was there, i'd never even used the light and never got to use it

 

[nunzionuk]

Damn that led light lol mine had one too, the very first time i stuck my bag in the washer i totally forgot it was there, i'd never even used the light and never got to use it

Yeah, mine never worked.. I guess someone thought it was a good idea to put a light on it.

 

[fluffkitten]

I have the Chrysalis 3, lowest I've used it down to is -1, was toasty in it.. only issue i've had is the silly led light thing on it.

The light is daft, never use mine. Chrysalis 2, good to about +5.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I had the Snugpak SF 1 and SF 2 bags until recently, their temp ratings are rather optimistic. Personally I'm avoiding them for now. I got myself a Mountain Hardware Lamina 35 for summer use and a Laminina 20 for winter use.

J

 

[nunzionuk]

They look nice, the Mountain Hardware ones, but are twice the price.

 

[Bluffer]

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/snugpak_sleeper_extreme_sleeping_bag/?SelectedItem=464177i,

I'd avoid that one, too bulky and heavy if you end up carrying it on your back (IMHO).

The Snugpak Elite series are the closest thing you'll find to Nanok.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

The Snugpak Elite series are the closest thing you'll find to Nanok.

Additionally, if you are prepared to look at alternatives to snugpak, you will find the Carinthia Defence 4 rather similar to a nanok, and surplus ones can be picked up on ebay.