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Advice on Sleeping Bags wanted

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  • 11-11-2007 6:39pm
    #1
    ecpower
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,

    I'm currently looking for a 2-3 season sleeping bag and have found bags from 30E up to 200E. Anyone know if Gelert bags are good? If they do want they say on the tin they look great value but I'm a bit sceptical. What about Vango? Are they better? Any information would be great.

    Cheers


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    #2
    Takeshi_Kovacs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Takeshi_Kovacs


    Hmmm, maybe you should ask yourself what exactly you intend the sleeping bag for, i.e, will it be used during the summer/winter, is likely to be used in wet/dry climates. Then set yourself a reasonable budget, so that you know how expensive a bag you can get.

    Also you can decide whether you buy a down filled bag or synthetic bag, down filled bags are much warmer than synthetic filled, but they must be kept dry, and stored properly, otherwise they start losing their insulation properties.
    Here is a good guide to get you started http://www.outdoorplaces.com/gear/equipment/bags/


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    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    down bags are lighter and pack smaller BUT are useless if they get damp

    a damp/wet hollow fibre isn't pleasant but at least it will still keep you warm


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