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Fortis Snugpack on an Acid Levellite (23 posts / 1,634 views)
PhunkyPhish PhunkyPhish
Posts: 668
Post #1 27 Nov 2021 10:37
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Hi
Looking to buy the fortis snugpack sleeping bag to go with my avid level lite bedchair.
I see the compact is about the right size, but I'm a larger guy at 6' and 18st.
Will the compact be to ‘snug' given my larger size.
I don't wanna drop £200 and have a bag to small or big.
Cheers everyone

Edit. Gotta love auto correct! Avid not Acid
Mart74 Mart74
Posts: 3,509
Post #2 27 Nov 2021 11:31
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I've had a Fortis Snugpack for a couple of years and find it spot on. I'm 6'1 and 17st. It's just the right size for me ;-)
PhunkyPhish PhunkyPhish
Posts: 668
Post #3 27 Nov 2021 13:57
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In reply to Post #2
So not the compact?
The bedchair is 200cm x 80cm.
Compact is 195cm x 80cm.
Std is 210cm x 90cm.
I guess the width won't be an issue a bit of sag!
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #4 27 Nov 2021 14:14
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In reply to Post #3
They only slightly overhang which allows for better movement in the bag
Drakenjager Drakenjager
Posts: 86
Post #5 27 Nov 2021 14:28
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In reply to Post #2
Does the Fortis have a strap in the middle for securing to the bed?
Or only the elastic hoods on both sides?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #6 27 Nov 2021 15:06
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In reply to Post #5
No strap,just a hood either end
Alcatraz Alcatraz
Posts: 1,085
Post #7 27 Nov 2021 19:54
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In reply to Post #1
Do not buy the compact... It may fit the bedchair but it will not fit the bed with you in it. I'd be surprised if anyone over 5' 8" gets on with the compact bag, turn over in the night and the zip will undo...
Dazjones Dazjones
Posts: 10,613
Post #8 28 Nov 2021 18:38
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In reply to Post #5
Mine has a strap and hoods.

Daz
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #9 28 Nov 2021 19:17
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In reply to Post #8
I have heard others say theirs has got the strap,I have had two of these bags and neither of them have had a strap
pottsville47 pottsville47
Posts: 74
Post #10 28 Nov 2021 19:37
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In reply to Post #1
Best bag I have ever had, well worth the money, been lovely and snug when the lake has frozen 👍
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #11 29 Nov 2021 12:56
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Wish they would bring one out about 220 x 100 for wide beds.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #12 29 Nov 2021 14:27
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In reply to Post #11
Contact fortis,they might get you a custom one made
swiftycarp
Posts: 1,035
Post #13 29 Nov 2021 18:27
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In reply to Post #8
I also have the strap around the middle...
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #14 29 Nov 2021 19:27
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In reply to Post #13
Have you had yours for quite a while,it does not say about a strap on their website anymore
swiftycarp
Posts: 1,035
Post #15 29 Nov 2021 19:52
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In reply to Post #14
not 100% sure how long Ive had it but from memory I bought it about 18 months after it first came out.
Got it from Johnson Ross...
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #16 29 Nov 2021 20:00
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In reply to Post #14
I looked at one last week, it didn't have a strap so I left it. Poor decision by Fortis.
roman
Posts: 4,847
Post #17 29 Nov 2021 20:04
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Mine hasn't got the central strap, it was there second model. Think they removed the central strap and made the baffles larger. Strap makes no odds personally
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #18 29 Nov 2021 20:07
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In reply to Post #17
Not noticed it making any difference really,just strange they decided to stop putting them on
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #19 29 Nov 2021 22:08
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In reply to Post #12
Would work out really expensive as they would have to make new templates for it.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #20 29 Nov 2021 22:43
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In reply to Post #19
You can afford it
PhunkyPhish PhunkyPhish
Posts: 668
Post #21 30 Nov 2021 00:15
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Well I went with the standard bag as recommended. I have an old bedchair cover but I'll look for a gardener one I think as they have good reviews.
Just need to sell my old van-tec 5 season and the van-tec 3 season summer bag too!!
stuart666 stuart666
Posts: 4,779
Post #22 30 Nov 2021 08:24
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In reply to Post #20
Might send them an email mate 👍🏻
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #23 30 Nov 2021 09:29
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In reply to Post #22
Worth a try
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