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Did you get the XL? I barley fit in the normal one. When I have slept in it i woke up soaking from pespiration (not piss). Also It's open to the elements so you will get eaten alive by mossies.
I've one in my loft you could have borrowed. I'd REALLY recommend if you take a bivvy, take one with a zip, so you can enclose yourself properly from the wind and rain, but also mozzies. If you're taking a bivvy, s few more hundred grams on one thats GOOD is worth it. That way, when you do use it to sleep, you will be able to sleep.
For a sleeping bag. Get a PHD half bag or full bag. They're good priced and light weight. I got a mountain equiptment on a banging deal, but would have bought PHD otherwise. If buying a down coat, then just get a half bag and wear down coat.
Edit: @andy_k said that already.
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You're over 6' though, right?
I just figured I'd start with the cheapest first and see what its limitations were then upgrade. I actually liked the sound of the SOL Escape - most people seem to rate it well considering its price.
Half bag? Never heard of 'em but then I've not started looking at bags or down jackets yet.
I need to unpack my current bag and see what it's like. Pretty sure it's just a summer down bag.
hippy
Fook it. I've ordered a Hunka. It's basically the cheapest (non-emergency) option so I may as well start there. Try it out at home and if it sucks, try the next price level up. I wanted the less bright one but they are out so got a red one which goes faster.