Sleeping bag

[Therealsouthstander]

I'm looking for a sleeping bag that is fairly light but more importantly compresses into a front pannier if possible..

I think a down one would probably be better and I'm looking for a temperature comfort range that will be suited to the South of France in May and for summers in Scotland and other parts of the UK...

I really don't want to spend over £100


Any advise would be most welcome..

[meic]

If you dont manage to find anything within budget, then I would recommend this at £110.

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=286

[Therealsouthstander]

If you dont manage to find anything within budget, then I would recommend this at £110.

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=286

That looks just the job..I can't seem to find its comfort temperature range !!


Many thanks

[simonineaston]

Haven't tried their bags but have other kit from Alpkit and can vouch for their being cheap and good!
Have a look at their 'compare' page which is quite useful and includes info on temp. range.
https://www.alpkit.com/sleeping-bags/compare

[jamesgilbert]

Alpkit bags are good, another option would be Decathlon - decent value for money, lots of different sizes and temperature ratings.

[andrewjoseph]

another vote for alpkit. i have a 400 and my wife a 600. both pack down very small.

[Therealsouthstander]

Cheers guys just bought the Alpkit 600


Sorry to be a pest but looking for recommendations for a self inflating mattress ,I have the Gelert extreme lite 3/4 length but its just a little small for me and I found I kept on slipping off of it during the night.


Looking to spend around £30


Thanks again.

[jamesgilbert]

I think once again you're going to get several recommendations for Alpkit mats. It's certainly difficult to do better for the price you've suggested, although I found my Alpkit mat to be considerably less durable than my Thermarest. It was a few years ago, they've probably improved by now.

[andrewjoseph]

had two alpkit pads, both broke at the valve at the same time. both replaced for free.

[meic]

Have the replacements served you well?

[Therealsouthstander]

Mmmm really don't want a failure while I'm away,maybe have to up the budget..


So what matts do you use and rate out of 10


Thanks

[andrewjoseph]

Have the replacements served you well?

the originals lasted about a year ( were inside warranty)

the replacements have lasted two years so far, but were not same model.

[Therealsouthstander]

What model did you get replaced with ?



Thanks

[gloomyandy]

I used a thermarest mat for many years (the short ultralight version). Last year I swapped to an Exped Synmat UL7 which I've found to be much more comfortable and warmer. Packs down smaller as well. Possible a little too expensive for what you are looking for, but there may be similar mats available at a lower price. Only downside is that you have to inflate it (in my case by mouth). Other possible issues are that they may be more likely to be punctured (it does come with a repair kit), but so far I've not had any problems.

[andrewjoseph]

on looking, the original was the base, but the replacement was the 'new' base of slightly different shape and valve placement.