Sleeping Bag

[Emdiesse]

My next purchase I think after my hammock and basha is to be a sleeping bag. Are there any recomendations?

I would like to spend up to £40(?)

I would like to get one suitable for almost anything (at least british seasons)

I have seen the hunter 3 and to me (someone with little knowledge) seems good.
http://www.camping-supplies-uk.com/images8/aztec-hunter.jpg
Overall Length - 220cm
Width (shoulders) - 80cm
Width (foot) - 45cm
Outer Shell - Hexagonal Ripstop Polyster
Inner Lining - Micro Polyester
Construction
Double layer - top
Single layer - base
Stitching Method- Loose laid inner and outer
Insulation - Microfibre Zip - 2-way with insulated zip baffle and anti-snag tape
Stuff Sac - Compression
Outer Colour - Olive
Liner Colour - Olive

Temperature ratings
Extreme -15°C
Comfort -3° - +14°C

Fill weight - Top - 2 x 150 g/m2
Fill Weight - Base - 1 x 200 g/m2
Total Weight - 1.40kg
Season rating - 3 - 4
Pack size - 32 x 19cm

Are there any sleeping bags that are designed fit inside each other (like wearing layers of clothing)?

For example. one can be used for summer, adding 1 can make it good for spring and autumn and then adding another can make it good for winter, etc.
Basically purchase the same sleeping bag 3 or more times (that zip together one inside the other) so you have a sleeping bag that can be used for all temperatures.

Thanks

[ed dickson]

yep, nanok endurance 0C is designed to fit around the -10C but thats summat like a 5 season bag, way too warm for UK. Try a 2 season bag with a fleece liner. When it's really warm you can just sleep in the liner.

[Topcat02]

Not sure, but wont the Nanok be a bit out of his budget?

[Nemisis]

With just a £40 limit your best looking at either second-hand from e-bay or army surplus. the main problem with the cheaper bags is there weight and bulk due to cheaper fillings etc to achieve the same warmth rating as a more expensive one. As for the multi bag option there are two I know of the Nanuk as mentioned and the buffalo system both 3 or 4 times over your budget.
Dave

[Emdiesse]

I have been considering getting a cheapish sleeping bag that is lightweight and good for summer maybe even spring and then making fleece liners that can be added to create layers to make it suitable for almost anything, so it can be customised to the weather :D

would this be ok (layers are always warmer than just a big bulk of insulation), then I have one for everything?

[Graham O]

The main thing to remember when adding liners to a sleeping bag is that one liner is okay, but unless the bag is big for you, if you add another, it compresses the existing insulation which then doesn't work so well. So if you want to go down that route, make sure the sleeping bag is big for you so that you can add two liners. Alternatively, add one liner on the inside and an outer on the outside. The outer, can then add extra functionality, such as waterproof base, etc.

Hope that helps.

[Nemisis]

As your using a hammock an outer bag doesn't need to be as waterproof as a proper bivi bag but it will need to be breathable to prevent condensation, I've found this link scroll down and look for the pertex on special offer at £1 a metre http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/Pennine_Fabrics.asp?sid=2 its wide enough to take a sleeping bag at 153cm so 4/5 metres should make a good breathable bivi bag it should add a few degrees to the rating of the sleeping bag along with a liner.
Dave.

[Ryan Woods]

Nanok SF endurance? Try outdoorcode.co.uk great bag, great service

[Emdiesse]

I have seen a bag called the snugpack sleeper lite and they seem a good price.
Will these be ok? I am planning to make a fleece liner for the inside for when its colder outside. But the website says low -7C comfort 0C - 10C

http://www.snugpak.com/30_codegreen/31_11_sleeperlite.htm


Or is the hunter 3 in the first post better?

[Ryan Woods]

I wouldnt go with snugpack. Bought one myself and was very dissapointed with the temperature rating. Try the search function: lots of info on the forums about why to go with a Nanok and definetly not a Snugpack

[Doc]

Snugpak are well made and warm for their size and weight, but the temp ratings are well, questionable.

I have a softie 6. The sleeper lite is slightly heavier and presumably slightly warmer. The softie 6 I found just about ok at 0 degrees, in a tent. In a hammock I'd rate it down to about +5. So I would guess a sleeper lite would be maybe a couple of degrees better. I would ignore the 'low -7' rating.

As with all sleeping bags, your mileage may vary......

[Spikey DaPikey]

I have the sleeper lite (camo one) and find its ok in my tent on rallys, i also got myself a cotten liner as well for some extra warmth.