Sleeping systems - bags, pads, matts, liners

Just as a handbag basically, but one that doesn't move, stuff in pockets when hiking is annoying. But I want to use it paragliding to hence the front part.

I actually modified a bag I have currently, from rusjan. It's not perfect but does the job.

Edit - looks a scam

Looks like a scam site. Domain registered a week ago, no contact or return address etc.

I've ordered quite a bit from them last year, sleeping bag and several tops etc. Website looks identical to the one I ordered from but couldn't say if it is the same URL....

Having looked at the returns and shipping info it does look a bit scammy. The Mountain Hardware site I ordered from last year was managed by 2 Pure who have since gone bust.

Anybody want a couple of thick sleeping pads with slow leaks before I chuck them out. Been keeping them to fix , but not got round to it. Small leaks , did think latex as a fix but imagined the baffles would stop it working.

Has anyone used a Sea to Summit Spark I. This seems to be a popular one for bikepacking/ultra racing and it looks like it packs down small and is light which are my main considerations. Any thoughts on this or similar alternatives?

Depends on where you plan to use it and your tolerance to being cold at night. I looked into the series a while back but ended up getting a warmer bag from the Polish guys I can't remember the name of right now... https://cumulus.equipment/uk_en/
I have rellos that go back and forth though so can have it delivered locally

Okay, thanks. The cumulus stuff does look good but don’t fancy paying the duty. I have found a Spark I at quite a bit less than S2S’s quoted price so have gone for that. Plan is for summer use - maybe at altitude so will have to combine it with wearing plenty of clothes! Pack size looks good though.

Fwiw I bought a Cumulus quilt in the summer the duty stung but it was worth it.

I'm after a new sleeping bag for summer use that will pack down pretty small and doesn't ocost the earth. Does this seem like a decent proposition? Anything better I should consider? https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/2396130?st=Shopping&ad=Google&campaign=t-Shopping%24loc-A%24x-Allbrands%24a-UK%24y-Shopping%24aud-new&utm_source=Shopping&adt=Shopping&dt=c&site=open&loc-A&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r3-N7fxcTcZd3OwHGbZiIenEaZ9dasMYVPZayfX6qiSHJfihS7HDFEaAoO1EALw_wcB

This is probably stating the obvious but check there's enough room to layer up inside it before you need to. I spent a few years focused too much on pack size and weight when buying sleeping bags. For the most part I was cold, constricted and uncomfortable. A few of these lightweight bags have a very slim cut/aggressive tapers.

Layering inside a sleeping bag is wrong (beyong a merino top/bottom). Layer over it. You want your heat going into the bag, not the clothing.

I think Fjern are a SportPursuit own brand so take the original price with a pinch of salt. That said, I have one of their down jackets and it’s really good for the price.

They are indeed along with most brands you've not heard of on SP. Key thing is to go to the brand website and check the return address, if it is Rushden then it's SP.

Thanks, good to know.

Thanks Ted! Yeah I'm not too concerned about the original price...more so whether it seems like a good option at around that price point

Thanks Ted! Yeah I'm not too concerned about the original price...more so whether it seems like a good option at around that price point

Spec wise, looks similar to the alpkit pipedream 200 which is fine as a summer bag and decently packable with a compression sack.

Sea to Summit Spark I

I've got one.
I bought it when I entered the NC4000 a couple of years ago, but DNS'd it so it never got its intended usage.
I used it inside a tent when I did the North Downs way a few weeks ago. It was fine, for a couple of mild nights in late September.
There's not masses of room in it but enough for me. My plan for bikepacking with it was/is to put it inside a bivvy bag and I reckon with that plus my clothes and the option of a silk liner, I'll be fine down to zero-ish, which would be enough for anything I plan to do. But I'm quite a warm sleeper.
It seems well made, weighs nothing and can pack crazy small - but is a bit of a pain to get into its tiny storage bag (not much more than fist size), so I just stuffed it into my tailbag so that it fitted in around everything else.

Okay, thanks Frank. That is helpful. It seemed like about the smallest one you can get and the price wasn’t too bad - £180. Will probably combine with down gilet and silk liner.

Just saw this in a video posted by @Velocio in the camping thread. May or may not be suitable for your use case as I think it needs another backpack to attach to.

https://theomm.com/product/chest-pod/

https://www.wildskygear.co.uk/dcf-evade-chestpack--6in1--47g-1581-p.asp

Any good?

Thanks + @lahdelah too

Both are good and very similar to what I ended up with actually. Thanks!

Still in the market for something that allows me to sleep face down...still have my eyes on the big agnes lost ranger 3in1 UL...
please be free to suggest.
This is how I usually sleep:

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I have a wide/long kabatic gear quilt and while I don't sleep on my front, there's absolutely loads of room compared to a sleeping bag. Not sure there'd be quite enough for your knee out like that, but I love how I can roll from side to side inside it and not get all twisted. Strong 5/7 for side sleepers.

Thanks, I think @skinny mentioned those before.
Wondering if there is an UK distributor or places where I can try one...many quilt options around but unsure which one works best.
The temperature setup should be 0-15 C though.