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Title: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest905 on October 13, 2010, 05:41:34 PM

Hi, i am always on the lookout of ways of saving weight on the bike, might have to go on a diet soon to really cut down on what i lug about while touring...LOL
So i am looking at my big bulky army issue sleeping bag and thinking i could do something with that? I need smallish packsize and 4 season. Let me know what you have been using and your thoughts.
Crusty

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest868 on October 13, 2010, 07:41:48 PM

Snugpak Softie Elite3. It has a baffle in it so it can be widened to accommodate the roomier fellow. Packs down nice and small.

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: el vencejo on October 13, 2010, 08:02:57 PM

Long ago, I used to use a space blanket (mylar) and a plastic groundsheet rather than a bag and tent  8)

Perhaps it contributed to my arthritis :(  .... no it certainly did!

B&B / Hostals now.

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest18 on October 13, 2010, 08:37:06 PM

Snugpak softie
Remember to buy the green ones meant for the Army types as they are cheaper than the other colours like for like!

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: Steve H on October 13, 2010, 08:48:41 PM

Another vote here for SnugPak

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest7 on October 13, 2010, 11:46:32 PM

I've got a blinding Mountain Hardware synthetic bag and it packs down way smaller than the army-issue item and is warmer. Cost a bit but well worth it.

GC

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest905 on October 14, 2010, 01:40:42 PM

Thanks for the helps guys  I have bought this bag.....

http://www.supertent.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=snugpak-softie-elite-5-10c-comfort-20c-extreme&cName=sleeping-bags-4-season-extreme-cold
And i will use it with the bivvy bag that comes with my army bag when needed so hopefully a toastie Crusty this winter?
Crusty

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: Mark on October 14, 2010, 02:44:15 PM

Tidy looking bit of kit. When are you using it next, it'll be good to have a review.

Mark

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: Richard on October 14, 2010, 05:58:26 PM

Good choice, I stick with the army surplus arctic bag for the winter but the snugpak are undoubtedly better.  Did you get the expander as well ?

Richard

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: trophydave on October 14, 2010, 06:41:33 PM

In the winter I go for the two thin sleeping bags approach.It seems to work and is easier to pack on the bike than one large bag.

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest18 on October 14, 2010, 07:23:16 PM

Good choice, I use the old Softie 9 most of the time, swmbo has an Antarctica RE which is HUGE but very very very warm (rated to -50deg!)  :)
Anyone else looking for a bag could do worse than have a look here: http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=93-101

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest24 on October 16, 2010, 04:57:15 PM

Excellent stuff. I too have an army issue bag that is warm but horribly bulky & heavy and most certainly dreadful for backpack hiking. Methinks an 'upgrade' to a snugpak is needed.

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: guest7 on October 24, 2010, 10:08:11 PM

I can't say enough good stuff about my bag, it's lovely, see details HERE (http://theoutdoorgearshop.co.uk/acatalog/Mountain_Hardwear_Lamina_-15_.html)

Mountain Hardwear Lamina -15:
(http://theoutdoorgearshop.co.uk/acatalog/lamina-15detail.gif)

Although the colour scheme of mine is more tasteful  :D

GC

Title: Re: Sleeping bag?
Post by: Steffan on October 25, 2010, 07:43:14 AM

I too would recommend snugpak although I find there ratings a tad optimistic - mind you I don't sleep in my boots

Steff