Which 4 Season Sleeping Bag

[Anthony Micallef]

I went camping over the weekend and my Ajungilak Kompact Twin (3 season) didnt keep me as warm as I was expecting even though it has a -5 comfort rating. Admittidly it is about 12 years old so perhaps its had its day.

What would people here recommend Id get for say £100 - £120? Could I pick up a synthetic 4 season for this price?

 

[Bernie Garland]

I went camping over the weekend and my Ajungilak Kompact Twin (3 season) didnt keep me as warm as I was expecting even though it has a -5 comfort rating. Admittidly it is about 12 years old so perhaps its had its day.

What would people here recommend Id get for say £100 - £120? Could I pick up a synthetic 4 season for this price?

Get the new army issue of the bay.

Bernie

 

[drewdunnrespect]

or buy a 5 season snug pack softie elite 5 whihc supposedly goes down to minus 25

 

[Shewie]

I`m with drew on this one

Personally I like snugpak bags although some guys do have issues.

I have the Elite 4 and it`s the mutts nuts

http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=93-101&ItemID=15

A 5 would be grand though

 

[korvin karbon]

hijack alert . anyone recommend a good center opening bag???

 

[Shewie]

hijack alert . anyone recommend a good center opening bag???

The cold weather 95 issue bag is pretty good, or there`s the 58 patt. They both weigh the same as a house but they`re cheap and up to the job.

 

[korvin karbon]

The cold weather 95 issue bag is pretty good, or there`s the 58 patt. They both weigh the same as a house but they`re cheap and up to the job.

looked at them, weight and bulk is the issue. Im thinking about this http://www.lasoutdoors.com/product_...d=571&osCsid=5201d92e493fdeacd50fa9473f08a941 outer shell feels to flimsy however. So any hints on what to get appreciated

 

[Greg]

You could try one of these, cheap as chips and surprisingly good!


http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=3002

 

[scanker]

You seem to be favouring synthetic, so my usual recommendation of "look at the Alpkit offerings" doesn't apply. Nanok bags seem to be universally well thought of, if a little on the heavy side, but they're getting harder to find. I'd personally not consider Snugpak bags.

 

[korvin karbon]

You could try one of these, cheap as chips and surprisingly good!


http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/stock.php?page=bigpic&item=3002

looks nice, but want centre opening, i am not falling out a hammock when trying to get in and out a side opening bag LOL

 

[Greg]

Ideal for hammocking!!! http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=4071

 

[Greg]

But more realistically!

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/64-Woodlore-Sleeping-Bag-Golden-Eagle

 

[korvin karbon]

Ideal for hammocking!!! http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=4071

i just knew someone would put that up LOL. Knowing me i would probably end up just wearing it to get to the camp site LOL

 

[Greg]

Here's another option....

http://www.combatservicesupport.co.uk/product-6726.wtl

 

[korvin karbon]

Here's another option....

http://www.combatservicesupport.co.uk/product-6726.wtl

seen that, little bit pricey LOL. what do you hammock guys normally use when using bag

 

[Glen]

seen that, little bit pricey LOL. what do you hammock guys normally use when using bag

Well I've got Group Buy quilt now but previouly used a square ( non hooded ) bag rotated 90 degrees so the zip was ontop, on colder days with a Buff worrn around my neck and a beanie hat, though 2 wool army "headovers" would probably do as well and can be got very cheaply.

 

[korvin karbon]

Well I've got Group Buy quilt now but previouly used a square ( non hooded ) bag rotated 90 degrees so the zip was ontop, on colder days with a Buff worrn around my neck and a beanie hat, though 2 wool army "headovers" would probably do as well and can be got very cheaply.

genius, i bet you got that idea from the movie "contact" a mars bar to whoever gets the link

 

[Glen]

genius, i bet you got that idea from the movie "contact" a mars bar to whoever gets the link

The genius bit comes in a slight modification to the bag.

To lessen the dead air space the quick way is to tie off the 2 foot"wings" with a bit of cord, the better way is to try that a few time, work out how much space suits you, add a little more then mark off the line, push the "wings" inwards and add a couple of zips to the outside of the bag.
This produces a little bit of extra insulation at the foot end and helps you feel better about carrying the extra few grams of unused insulation that previously had been tied off.

Contact? would that be the film with Jodie Foster, the link being, sharing a sleeping bag with Ms Foster would be an even better way to keep warm

 

[Greg]

seen that, little bit pricey LOL. what do you hammock guys normally use when using bag

I use a nice cheap British Army issue dossbag with a center zip, yes they are bulky but that doesn't bother me! its a 4 season bag that cost me nothing (I liberated it when I left the Army! ) but you could probably get one for £30.
It all depends if your a lightweight camper or not.

 

[korvin karbon]

The genius bit comes in a slight modification to the bag.

To lessen the dead air space the quick way is to tie off the 2 foot"wings" with a bit of cord, the better way is to try that a few time, work out how much space suits you, add a little more then mark off the line, push the "wings" inwards and add a couple of zips to the outside of the bag.
This produces a little bit of extra insulation at the foot end and helps you feel better about carrying the extra few grams of unused insulation that previously had been tied off.

Contact? would that be the film with Jodie Foster, the link being, sharing a sleeping bag with Ms Foster would be an even better way to keep warm

cheers i think i will hold fire on getting the new bag and dig out the one i used when i camped out at my grandparents, in the scary livingroom LOL

Jodie Foster, hrmmmm nah LOL