should I go for? Im new to camping and have a cheap season 1 sleeping bag which cost me approx £5. Needless to say I was absolutley freezing!!!! Even after putting on extra layers of clothing....help please !
Don't use sleeping bags as find them too restrictive. I take duvets instead. Recently invested in a Duck Down one especially for camping and it's great as the feathers weigh it down so no cold air gets in. Previously just used ones from home (different togs for different seasons.
Tons of threads on sleeping bags on here if you use the search option and will give you lots of good advice.
I think what you need to do is look at comfort temperature/extreme temps and consider when you will be camping?
We use a 3 season Eurohike which has a comfort of -2 upto 30! It was from millets on the bogof deals a bit ago and have to admit we have only just summer camping and it was more than cosy for me and oh!
The only advice I can offer is don't skimp on the sleeping arrangements - We must have spent a fortune changing bags but now have Outwell - £45 ea but brilliant, even have to unzip sometimes as they are so warm.
Bear in mind that if you buy a square end bag rather than mummy shape you can buy a 300gsm-ish one and use the cheap one you bought as a liner for colder nights. The liner bag is also easier to wash if it needs it. We do that and are toasty.In fact my main bag is 400gsm (the others' aren't) so with the 200gsm liner thats 600gsm - super toasty!
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Your sleeping bag is your second most essential item of kit after the tent and you should be spending accordingly. At this time of year there are some bargains to be had but otherwise think between £25 and £50 for a good 2-3 season bag, or a full 3 season if you're a chilly soul, 4 season if camping outside the main months. Vango, Coleman, Outwell, Snugpack are all good brands. Mummy bags are warmer than the equivelent rectangular bag but some folk find them too restricting. Good features in any bag are a hood with drawstring, shoulder baffles so the warm air can't sneak out and for tenting you need a one-way shell on the bag to allow moisture (sweat) to evaporate away from your body but not seap back into the bag. Cloth covered bags are unsuitable for tent use, especially on an airbed. Liners keep your bag clean and come in a variety of weights and warmth ..silk, cotton, fleece etc. You can easily make your own for a retangular bag.
Another vote for the Outwell Camper Lux, we bought 2 and use them zipped together, never been cold in them. They really are so comfy and well worth the price, loads of room in them too!
MY best buy ever Coleman Hampton 220 Use as single in cold weather, zip together in friendly weather, and as a duvet if it all get a bit hot. Loads of room too.
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Topic: which sleeping bag?
