The Great Big Sleeping Bag Thread

[Spud]

Bought myself a lamina 20 tonight, looking forward to getting a night out in it ! 

[Mourneman]

Bought myself a lamina 20 tonight, looking forward to getting a night out in it ! 

new or second and,much ? 

[RedLeader]

I bought one last week and used it last weekend. Was very comfy and seemed warm enough on a 3c night. Cotswolds have them on offer @ £90 at the mo which is as cheap as I've seen them.

Bought myself a lamina 20 tonight, looking forward to getting a night out in it ! 

new or second and,much ? 

[Spud]

I bought one last week and used it last weekend. Was very comfy and seemed warm enough on a 3c night. Cotswolds have them on offer @ £90 at the mo which is as cheap as I've seen them.

Bought myself a lamina 20 tonight, looking forward to getting a night out in it ! 

new or second and,much ? 

90 quid in Cotswolds, got some cash from a few folk for my birthday, so ended up I only had to put a tenner to it! Back of the net!! 

[surfnscenic]

As a supplementary issue to which type of bag is used I would be interested to know how folks sleep in their bags.  By that I mean do you turn in the bag or turn the bag with you when you move?

[surfnscenic]

As a supplementary issue to which type of bag is used I would be interested to know how folks sleep in their bags.  By that I mean do you turn in the bag or turn the bag with you when you move?

I move my bag with me, which can be a PITA as I sleep on my side so shifting to the other means it has to loft all over again 

I was just wondering if there is a recommended way or if it's just down to personal preference.  I do both and there are advantages/disadvantages for each.

[RedLeader]

I always try and move inside mine. Now that you mention it it doesn't make that much sense.

[RedLeader]

True, but I find it hard to turn in the bag without some leaping about which tends to aggravate my tentmate

I always try and move inside mine. Now that you mention it it doesn't make that much sense.

Surely that makes more sense as you've warmed the bag and by moving inside it instead of moving the bag your keeping all that lovely warm air inside it still.

[Spud]

I would normally move with the bag, but have had nights where have woken up half suffocated with the back of my head freezing, because I have turned right round!!  Am hoping this new bag wont have that problem though! tried it out on top of the bed last night, didnt want to get out was so comfy!!  very impressed with how small it packs down and its stuff sack seems like it would take a bit of abuse too!

[LennyJ1]

I just let the bag do its thing lol

[LandyLiam]

rated to minus 70 




http://phdesigns.co.uk/trans_antarctic_winter_expedition_the_coldest_journey_on_earth.php

The Coldest Journey Expedition sets sail today with the departure of the SA Agulhas from London's Tower Bridge. The ship is carrying more than one hundred tonnes of specialist equipment including PHD Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Trousers, Mitts and Boots.

Sir Ran Fiennes and his team will be attempting to walk across the Antarctic continent in the polar winter of 2013. No one has attempted such an expedition before, which will take place in total darkness and in temperatures down to minus 90 degrees Celsius.

Our slide-show below includes pictures of some of the extraordinary kit we are making for the team, including the warmest sleeping bag we've ever made (perhaps the warmest sleeping bag ever).

[Spud]

Cosy!! 

[whoRya]

Lofts like Fellaini's 'fro!

[LandyLiam]

makes you wonder how big the tent is 

[Spud]

makes you wonder how big the tent is 

its a modified shipping container dragged by a bulldozer!