Thread: I want a new sleeping bag

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You don't need a sleeping bag mate, you need an electric blanket to go with your doona. Sweet dreams

I bought a Snugpak Special Forces Sleeping Bag it is the Warmest Bag l have ever used and the other most positive it has a zip down the middle

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

One that will be bearable in sub zero (-7ish) temperatures.

Educate me on sleeping bags.
What I have looked at so far:
Coleman Birdsville C5 Sleeping Bag - Rays Outdoors
Coleman Birdsville C0 Sleeping Bag - Rays Outdoors
Coleman Big Game C-10 Sleeping Bag - Rays Outdoors
Coleman Birdsville C-5 Sleeping Bag - Rays Outdoors

If you want a sleeping bag I would get one that can be unzipped and used like a doona, for the camper trailer. Once you compress the insulation of your sleeping bag, whether it is synthetic or goose/duck down, it provides little insulation from underneath, your mattress does this job. If you want more warmth underneath I would place another form of insulation like rubber or high density foam under your mattress. It's surprising how much heat you can lose through having poor insulation underneath you.

As for down vs synthetic, if you compare apples with apples a good quality synthetic bag will be just as warm as an equivalent down bag, and synthetic will be much cheaper. Synthetic will just be bulkier and heavier for equivalent warmth.

From what I've been reading, it is recommended to but some sort of barrier between the mattress and base so I'll pick up a few sheets of PVC nitrile closed cell sheet to put under the mattress.

Has anyone tried one of these: Thermolite Reactor EXTREME Sleeping Liner. It is supposed to offer a +14 Deg C rating to a sleeping bag & can be used on it's own during the warmer months. I just ordered one as I have been very cold in my -5 Deg C sleeping bag on a 0 Deg C night?

Originally Posted by Avion8

Has anyone tried one of these: Thermolite Reactor EXTREME Sleeping Liner. It is supposed to offer a +14 Deg C rating to a sleeping bag & can be used on it's own during the warmer months. I just ordered one as I have been very cold in my -5 Deg C sleeping bag on a 0 Deg C night?

I haven't used one but the reviews are mixed to say the least. I personally doubt it would give you an extra 14deg C.

I had one and I'd say it adds about 1/3 of what it claims. Plus I found the color seemed to run and stain your bag.

Personally I think the best option is to buy a moderately warm bag and then buy a lightweight quilt you can throw over your sleeping bag when the temp is below your sleeping bags rating. And you can always use the quilt in warm/moderate temps on its own.

I've been looking at Mountain Equipment Trekker Quilt to do just that when my 0C rated bag is just not quite warm enough.

Also wearing thermal top and bottoms can extend the limits you can use your bag. I recommend the Icebreaker brand.

Best sites to see reviews on camping gear are REI.com and Moosejaw.com

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