winter sleeping bag suggestions

[aman]

going camping in Cornwall in January need a sleeping bag don't have much dosh

What to do?

[jus_young]

Army surplus? Got to admit I don't have any experience on surplus gear but theres folks on here that do...

[ian c]

British army sleeping bag yes it is heavy and bulky but i have used them in cold climates (Falklands, Canada ect)

[treefrog]

Just curious, what temperature range does Cornwall have in January? Personally I'm a big fan of five dollar wool blankets that
you find at the charity shops.

Jack

[aman]

Whilst searching for winter night time temperatures for Cornwall on the net I found this fantastic statement written by someone who has obviously never been to Falmouth


Cornwall is known throughout England for its exceptionally mild climate and the weather in the Falmouth area is no exception.

Visitors arriving during the summer months will be extremely unlucky if they do not experience back-to-back days of solid sunshine and beautiful blue skies.

Even in the winter, Falmouth's weather is especially pleasant and at this time of the year, coastal trails and beach walks become particularly popular. Many people choose to visit Falmouth out of season, when the weather is still agreeable and the town is considerably quieter.

Both spring and autumn are particularly good seasons to visit this town, although the night-time temperatures do feel somewhat cooler than the balmy summer evenings.

http://www.falmouth.world-guides.com/falmouth_weather.html

Funny

[TreeCamper]

I love it and don't forget its Sub Tropical in Cornwall because we have Palm Trees.

Now if only I could find two together overlooking a beach to hang my hammock.:cool:

[aman]

So no need for a sleeping bag then. I will just kip on the beach in my trunks

[cuppa joe]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vango-Viper-500-Sleeping-Bag-Display-Model-RRP-160-Volcano-2012-Model-/261104348828?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Ten ts_JN&hash=item3ccb082e9c

[cuppa joe]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ajungilac-4-5-season-sleeping-bag-/140855812744?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item20cba92288

[cuppa joe]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGHLANDER-PHANTOM-400-SLEEPING-BAG-4-SEASON-NEW-OLIVE-/200751742367?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item2ebdbc7d9f

[Kernowek Scouser]

I think that statement might have been written by Falmouth's premier pork pie maker (who was excluded from the Guild of Pasty Makers for not knowing his turnips from his swedes).

It gets bloody cold down here in St Ives in the winter and the wind can get so strong it literally knocks people off their feet. Then there is the rain, which is always fun, but back to the point.

You might already have one of these, but on the off chance you don't, as far as value for money goes, you really can't beat the...

Czech Army Bed Roll (http://militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1772) £9.99
http://militarymart.co.uk/images/cache/camping/sleeping_bags___accessories/czech_bedroll.270.jpg
Czech Army Bedroll sleeping bag consists of:
1 x water resistant nylon outer (zip closure and complete with hood
1 x wool/fleece type button in thick blanket with trimmed edges
1 x linen washable inner
These bags are great reissue condition mostly unused and very warm.

I've used it temperatures around freezing and I know a few folks who have used them down to between -5 to -10 (in both a hammock and a tent) and been nice and toasty.


If you have a bit more cash to spend and really want a sleeping bag, this might tickle your fancy:

Arctic Sleeping Bag (http://www.wildernessleisure.co.uk/arctic-camping-sleeping-bags-425-p.asp) £39.00
http://www.wildernessleisure.co.uk/ekmps/shops/wildernessweb/images/arctic-camping-sleeping-bags-425-p.jpghttp://www.wildernessleisure.co.uk/ekmps/shops/wildernessweb/images/arctic-camping-sleeping-bags-[4]-425-p.jpg

Synthetic Fibre Filled
Mummy Hood with draw cord
Velco filled flap over zip on the inside
2 large net pouches on the inside by hands! A good place to keep keys, torches, ammo and anything else you need to keep close.
1/2 Length Front Heavy Zip
Weighs 3kg and has a diameter of 250mm

Size Medium upto 5’9”
Size Large upto 6’4”
Size XL upto 6’10”

These are Grade 2 will need washing and may have small outer skin pulls around stitching.

No experience of the latter, but I have a mate who has one and he reckons it is the business (although it does take up 1/4 - 1/3 of his bergen).

Good luck,

Colin

[Martin]

Evening all. :)

Not super cheap but still a 'budget' bag and brand new as well. Will be more than enough for Cornwall in the winter and not too bad a colour.

5473

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001HRNJIK/ref=asc_df_B001HRNJIK9844004?smid=A38UDII8M9Z5GS&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B001HRNJIK

Martin

[_Matt_]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vango-Viper-500-Sleeping-Bag-Display-Model-RRP-160-Volcano-2012-Model-/261104348828?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Ten ts_JN&hash=item3ccb082e9c

I like the name of their shop.

[aman]

I have ordered an army arctic sleeping bag

I will let you know what it is like when it arrives

Thanks for all the suggestions