Lightweight sleeping bag

[nipper]

With spring and summer just around the corner I have decided to buy a new sleeping bag.

I love my Nanok -10 but it is much to bulky to carry in my rucksack even in a compression sack.

Here is my dilema! IT NEEDS TO BE WARM AND PACK SMALL!!!

I am a cold mortal at the best of times, and I can think of nothing worse than waking up cold during the night. I have been looking at the Snugpak Softie 1 or the Snugpak Micro. They seem good but I am very wary of manufacturers claims regarding warmth. I would much rather buy on recommendation.

Both the Softie 1 and the micro pack down to 16cms by 16cms. Sounds perfect if its warm enough.

Has anyone used either of these bags or have any other ideas?.

Nick

[leon-1]

Nick look at lightweight down bags, they generally have a higher warmth to weight ratio and pack down considerably smaller than synthetics.

[Mikey P]

Hmmm...not sure I agree with down bags for summer use in UK. But, if you think you can keep it dry, can't be beaten for performance-to-weight ratio.

I have used the Softie Softie but not the one you mention. I found it to be fine - nothing special, but no issues with it either.

Might be worth a forum search to see if anyone's discussed it before.

[swyn]

As usual I will plug the Pipedream from Alpkit.

www.alpkit.com

A comfortable bag.
Hope this helps.
Swyn.

[Spacemonkey]

As usual I'll vote for my RAB 400 quantum. Down filled, Pertex outer, tiny pack size, weighs sod all, warm as toast, costs a bomb. But, oh, sooo worth it.

...and if you're getting your sleeping bag wet, you're doing something wrong..

[JonnyP]

lol, and I as usual will plump for the 800 fill power and 670 grams, PHD mimin 400 http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/product_i...roducts_id=118

[falcon]

Snugpack Softie Elite 3.....packs down to 19cm x 21cm...built in expander system and advertised as good for minus 5. Have to admit I use soldier 95 December/January but great for the rest of the year...

[nipper]

As usual I'll vote for my RAB 400 quantum. Down filled, Pertex outer, tiny pack size, weighs sod all, warm as toast, costs a bomb. But, oh, sooo worth it.

...and if you're getting your sleeping bag wet, you're doing something wrong..

Cheers Spacemonkey

Thanks for the scale piccys. That is certainly the size bag I am looking for. Any idea of price or supplier?

Nick

[oldsoldier]

Hey! I happen to have an Easter Mountain Sports 35 degree bag that I'm looking to sell off. I thing it is a left hand zip (I'm a southpaw). PM me if interested!

[Tiley]

Valandre Mirage sleeping. 624g, very, very compressible, beautifully made. Worth every single penny. Their bags really are down sleeping bag heaven.