coozer
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 posted on 21/4/09 at 06:52 PM |
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Camping Gear?
Anyone recommend me a good sleeping bag?
Must have left mine at the Leeds festival last time I was there
I have a tent, airbed, cover for the car and a slab of beer for Stoneleigh.
Do I need anything else? Kettle and pot noodles perhaps??
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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philw
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 06:57 PM |
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Depends on how much you want to spend on a bag?
Rab are excellent, then theres North face
lower end Vango, Coleman
Must try harder
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 07:21 PM |
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Its the usual trade off between weight quality price where else you are gonna use it etc- tip of the day is to say you are assisting with D of E trips
and you can get 10% discount  Works at Millets/ Cotswold shops
We are out this weekend 
atb
Mike
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adithorp
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 07:25 PM |
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Disposable BBQ, steaks, etc!
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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jlparsons
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 07:33 PM |
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tesco. They have some very nice warm ones, i think -20c were the lowest. Very very cheap.
edit: or ex-german army ones, fiver and very warm, easily last a festival.
[Edited on 21/4/09 by jlparsons]
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 07:56 PM |
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I bought some from one of the outdoor shops. Think they were £20 each. Best bit is 2 will zip together to make a double
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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coozer
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 08:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Disposable BBQ, steaks, etc!
adrian
Ahh, so your coming to the party...
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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adithorp
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| posted on 21/4/09 at 09:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Disposable BBQ, steaks, etc!
adrian
Ahh, so your coming to the party...
Oh, I think I might.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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02GF74
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:13 AM |
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^^^ what they say.
all depends on usage, how warm you want to be, how long you want the bag to last and mostly weight/bulk.
locost would be glueing together tesco carrier bags filed with poly foam chips but it will not meet all the above criteria.
Depsite advances in fillers, goose down still cannot be beaten for warmth/weight/bulk and as you would expect, is the most expensive.
Disadvantage is if wet, then is loses its insulation properties, which is weird since gooses and duckses live on water.
Regarding usage, these are mostly rated at 1,2,3,4,4+ seasons roughly corresponding to summer, spring+summer, s+s+autumn, all 4 and mountain use.
Data also gives lowest comfort and lowest extreme temperature usage.
For Stoneligh , 3 season would be enough. You can always wear long johns and socks to keep ya tootsies warm.
Recognised good top brands being North Face, Marmot, Vango, Mountain Equipment, Vaude, Anjungilak,
ebay (over 1,800 hits for "new sleeping bag"  so there is a fair bit of choice) and Costwolds Outdoor may be places to browse.
Another brand to look out for is Gelert, cheaper than the above but surprisingly not nasty.
Most bags accomodate peeps up to 6 ft tall, if you are a few inches over that, then you need a longer bag and you choice is more limited.
In the High Street, Millets. Oswalrd Bailey and Blacks, sell some of the above and lesser ones.
Going cheaper still then Argos have a reasonable range, mostly for UK summer Autumn camping, no north face Everest stuff and have a sale at the
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mcerd1
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 07:42 AM |
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^^^ what they all said
just don't believe the cheap bags that say -15, -20 and so on....
often they are quoted as 'survivable at -20' but you'll be freezing cold before +5
I've got a downed Rab one that cost me £120 in a sale (normally nearer £190) and it only says -5, but its actually warm at -5
infact I was too warm in it, on the top of BenNevis at new year 
[Edited on 22/4/09 by mcerd1]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 03:30 PM |
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£10 bag should do if you are going to drink sufficient.
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coozer
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 03:34 PM |
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Tesco, 20 bar for a one that says -10. That'll do me with me beer pyjamas on.
Going to Stoneleigh Darren?
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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