Sleeping systems - bags, pads, matts, liners

Just a warning to not order from Astucas. Sadly it seems the Google reviews are correct. I ordered something and now no contact. Looks like I'll have to contact my bank to claim refund on CC.

You could just head over there and get your money back the old fashioned way.

In Germany the other week and popped into a Decathlon. Bit surprised that this bag is £139.99 in the UK. Brexit?

Update - my mistake. The real UK equivalent is £99.99. Read the bl00dy label properly!!

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Weight weenies look away.

Got a (boo-hiss) motorcycle wild camping thing lined up in 2 weeks. Trying to get pack weight to an acceptable level.

The other night in the army bivi I was absolutely roasting. Inside the Helios EV 300 down bag it was just way too warm. But, at 800g I don’t want anything heavier for less insulation. It was on a hillside so I expected a cool breeze overnight, otherwise I may have just slept on top.

Bought this today. At £29 it’s worth a punt.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15904989/oex-fathom-ev-200-sleeping-bag-15904989

Same weight (actually 20g heavier: on the scales 820g vs 800g) but synthetic so no more loose feathers.

Was thinking to just use the Snugpak jungle bag. Although the snugpak compresses a bit smaller, I am sure my old version weighs over 1kg when I weighed it.

Anyway, at £29 it might be worth a punt for others who don’t mind 820g for a 2-season synthetic.

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Looking for an inflatable pillow (side sleeper if that makes a difference). Anyone use this decathlon one?

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflatable-travel-pillow-grey/_/R-p-311258

I've got one, I don't love it but I'm pretty particular with my pillows at home, I haven't used any other inflatables to compare it to either.

I use thermarest neo air xite but you really want a pillow that will make a good difference. I use sea 2 summit one.

As a side sleeper/wriggler who likes their comforts, I've tried:
*Decathlon "Air basic" - probably the second best to date. Cheap, light, only a mostly disappointing night's sleep.
*Trekology - gave up on this very quickly.
Klymit Cush - too slim as a single-ply, wouldn't stay put when folded up for more thickness.
*Sea to Summit Aeros Premium (large) - the current option, and best to date. Appreciably thicker than all the others, and the soft fleecy covering is nice.

But frankly, aren't all camping pillows a bit pony?

I hate travel pillows. I’d sooner roll up the jacket to use with a tiny bit of foam on top.

If you're not sleeping on the dirt with your helmet still on you're doing it wrong.

(actually I normally roll up clothes and the missus gets the decathon pillow)

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Thoughts on this Big Agnes down bag for £160 in the Sigma sale. I've been after a lightweight bag for a while but can't find many reviews of this.

850 fill is decent. Says 4.4C rating. 500g is light but not uber light. But without spending a lot more you wont do much better, unless you go second hand.
With some clothes and an insulated jacket as a quilt it'll go a long way. I think it's a reasonable buy.
Big Agnes are a reputable outdoor.brand.

Thanks for the reply and thoughts 👍

As a side sleeper i found the nemo fillo to be a great pillow for bikepacking.

Can definitely vouch for this.

Still regularly using the same criterion ultralight down bag I bought about 7 years ago.
Been washed maybe 4 times and I don't think it's lost much efficiency in that time.

Been down to -5 ambient (on the ground, under a tarp) a few times. Measured the outside of the bag at -2 in the hammock the other night, and still felt warm inside.

I used to have different bags for different seasons and stuff but settled on using this for everything.

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Anyone have any experience of the brand ‘Zastrugi’ and their sleeping bags? Only sold on PlanetX but seem they could be decent?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/SBZAD400/zastrugi-darksky-400-down-sleeping-bag

For anyone else who is keen on the Big Agnes bag from Sigma, use code SALE15 to get it for £160

That's a good idea, one corner of the tarp tied to the bike.

Accidentally launched a peg to the moon in the middle of the night.

In the end I went for a Mountain Hardwear one for £180 (10% code in newsletter sign-up)

https://www.mountainhardwear.co.uk/products/phantom-alpine%E2%84%A2-30f-1c-sleeping-bag

Looks very tidy

Ended up sending the Big Agnes bag back, was the Long version but it was too short for me at 6’2”

The mountain hardwear one arrived, seems nice. Regular fits me at 6ft so I'd imagine you'd be fine in the long.

Mountain Hardwear one does look tidy but might stick with cheap quilt and jacket for now (or at least until refunded for the Big Agnes!!)