Hi all,
Looking at getting a new bed and bag or, if the budget allows, then a system.
Budget is around 300.
Im a side sleeper and fish mostly 24,48 hour sessions.
Currently looking at the trakker rlx 6 superlite and Gardner duvet compact.
Or stretching a bit more to try and get the existing avid benchmark sleep system if I can find one.
Are there any better options out there? Currently using an old JRC bed so anything will be an improvement !
Looking at getting a new bed and bag or, if the budget allows, then a system.
Budget is around 300.
Im a side sleeper and fish mostly 24,48 hour sessions.
Currently looking at the trakker rlx 6 superlite and Gardner duvet compact.
Or stretching a bit more to try and get the existing avid benchmark sleep system if I can find one.
Are there any better options out there? Currently using an old JRC bed so anything will be an improvement !
In reply to Post #1
I have recently bought the trakker rlx superlight, and the cyprinous 5 season bag. I havent tried loads of other beds, but to me, it's as comfy as I could ever want. The bag is insainly warm.
I have recently bought the trakker rlx superlight, and the cyprinous 5 season bag. I havent tried loads of other beds, but to me, it's as comfy as I could ever want. The bag is insainly warm.
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How does the cyprinus bag attach to the bed ?
I'm currently using a cyprinus 4 season bag now and I'm not overly impressed by the zips and the straps that are stitched onto it to keep it to the bed are too thin.
How does the cyprinus bag attach to the bed ?
I'm currently using a cyprinus 4 season bag now and I'm not overly impressed by the zips and the straps that are stitched onto it to keep it to the bed are too thin.
In reply to Post #1
You'll get an RLX 6 Superlight and Trakker 365 bag for your 300 budget I reckon. Nice combo. I have the same, comfy & plenty warm enough
Edit - I did look at the Gardner carp duvets but there's not much material underneath you, it's all on top. Didn't like that part of it.
You'll get an RLX 6 Superlight and Trakker 365 bag for your 300 budget I reckon. Nice combo. I have the same, comfy & plenty warm enough
Edit - I did look at the Gardner carp duvets but there's not much material underneath you, it's all on top. Didn't like that part of it.
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That is deffinetly a good option I didn't think about.
I would have to sacrifice the DPM for that but that's just choosing style over substance, I suppose
I do like the look of that trakker 365 bag now though having had looked at it.
That is deffinetly a good option I didn't think about.
I would have to sacrifice the DPM for that but that's just choosing style over substance, I suppose
I do like the look of that trakker 365 bag now though having had looked at it.
What is the leg height standard and extended of the Rlx 6 superlite?
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365 sleeping bag - total fishing tackle - £150 black Friday.
Rlx superlite - angling direct - £125 black Friday
Seems like a bargain package for £275 ! Il go for that. Thanks for the advice.
365 sleeping bag - total fishing tackle - £150 black Friday.
Rlx superlite - angling direct - £125 black Friday
Seems like a bargain package for £275 ! Il go for that. Thanks for the advice.
In reply to Post #4
I second that regarding the gardener one, even asked if they sell a separate inner just for the bottom. Sadly they don't
I second that regarding the gardener one, even asked if they sell a separate inner just for the bottom. Sadly they don't
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Currently using Gardner carp duvet compact with a self inflating mattress on a very old Wychwood tactical bedchair,,
The sim underneath you makes a BIG difference and the Bag is Too hot with the inner leaf !!
I've removed mine,, you could sleep ontop of this too though ???
With a sim you may find you don't need a new chair ??
Currently using Gardner carp duvet compact with a self inflating mattress on a very old Wychwood tactical bedchair,,
The sim underneath you makes a BIG difference and the Bag is Too hot with the inner leaf !!
I've removed mine,, you could sleep ontop of this too though ???
With a sim you may find you don't need a new chair ??
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I've ordered the trakker 365 bag to come Thursday. I thought for the extra 30 pound in the black Friday sale it was the better option.
I'm going to go to angling direct and have a look at the trakker superlite bedchair before I purchase it as I'm still not 100 percent convinced that theres enough padding and I may look at getting an rlx 8 leg or avid benchmark bed on its own instead.
I do use a sim with my current bed and it does help but the bed itself is on its way out. The legs are knackered and it won't fold with a five season bag which I would prefer. Cheers though.
I've ordered the trakker 365 bag to come Thursday. I thought for the extra 30 pound in the black Friday sale it was the better option.
I'm going to go to angling direct and have a look at the trakker superlite bedchair before I purchase it as I'm still not 100 percent convinced that theres enough padding and I may look at getting an rlx 8 leg or avid benchmark bed on its own instead.
I do use a sim with my current bed and it does help but the bed itself is on its way out. The legs are knackered and it won't fold with a five season bag which I would prefer. Cheers though.
In reply to Post #10
You won't be disappointed with the 365 it's an awesome bag
You won't be disappointed with the 365 it's an awesome bag
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Fingers crossed! Was supposed to come today but as usual with deliveries, it is late.
Decided to wait until the northwest angling show until I get a bed, that way I can test a few out and decide which one is best for me. Also gives me a couple more months to increase the budget !
Fingers crossed! Was supposed to come today but as usual with deliveries, it is late.
Decided to wait until the northwest angling show until I get a bed, that way I can test a few out and decide which one is best for me. Also gives me a couple more months to increase the budget !
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Sleeping bag came today. What a piece of kit that is ! Cheers for the recommendation.
Sleeping bag came today. What a piece of kit that is ! Cheers for the recommendation.
I've got the Trakker 365 bag which I've had for around 15 plus years now. The inner system is kept in place by toggles. Are the newer 365 bags any different to this as wondering if it's even worth upgrading to the newer bag. My 365 bag is still in excellent condition as I do look after my gear.
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i have the upgraded As 365 4.2kg (after a long search found a new one) i returned the current 365 because 6.2kg was too heavy for me
As 365 is almost impossible to get would never buy the current 365 again but the Fotis instead,
or in your case keep your old 365.
i have the upgraded As 365 4.2kg (after a long search found a new one) i returned the current 365 because 6.2kg was too heavy for me
As 365 is almost impossible to get would never buy the current 365 again but the Fotis instead,
or in your case keep your old 365.
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I personally don't worry over a couple of kilos. The type of fishing I do I tend to take a barrow load anyway so it doesn't really bother me.
It is heavy so if your going to be running around the lake all night it's probably not a good choice. The build quality looks brilliant though and there's no toggles with this, it all just zips in.
I personally don't worry over a couple of kilos. The type of fishing I do I tend to take a barrow load anyway so it doesn't really bother me.
It is heavy so if your going to be running around the lake all night it's probably not a good choice. The build quality looks brilliant though and there's no toggles with this, it all just zips in.
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How many 365 versions are there? I had the first one and although a very warm bag . The top side of the bag only went up to your shoulder . Couldn't get your head in unless you got right in to the bag. Not and issue for me me being a bit short . But I remember taller anglers commenting about it at the time
How many 365 versions are there? I had the first one and although a very warm bag . The top side of the bag only went up to your shoulder . Couldn't get your head in unless you got right in to the bag. Not and issue for me me being a bit short . But I remember taller anglers commenting about it at the time
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Think 3, As 365, upgrade As 365 with zipped in layer and the current 6.2kg 365
AS 365 compact 200 x 80 and standard 215 x 90
Think 3, As 365, upgrade As 365 with zipped in layer and the current 6.2kg 365
AS 365 compact 200 x 80 and standard 215 x 90
My 365 has the zipped-in inner layers but is probably the one that people consider being too 'short' to really get tucked into. I have no issue with it at 6 feet tall as if I ever put my head inside a sleeping bag it seems to damp up quickly by breathing into the bag. TBH, If I'm fishing in weather so cold that I need to be burying my head, I'll have a thermal cover on that can be pulled over my head but not have to put my head inside the bag. Picture shows bag length of mine and do excuse the non carp pillow, was a 'bench test'
I believe the current 365 has a full length top cover
I believe the current 365 has a full length top cover
In reply to Post #19
Looks like the top of a penis popping out of its willy warmer
Looks like the top of a penis popping out of its willy warmer
In reply to Post #19
Mine must be one of the original one's then as it has the toggles for the inner. I'm lacking in the hair department too and fully appreciate the damp caused by burying your head in the bag. I used to lay my thermal fleeced cover over the top aswell when it got really baltic or just sleep with my esp fleece hat on. I think the newer bag that completely covers over the head would really annoy the crap out of me.
Mine must be one of the original one's then as it has the toggles for the inner. I'm lacking in the hair department too and fully appreciate the damp caused by burying your head in the bag. I used to lay my thermal fleeced cover over the top aswell when it got really baltic or just sleep with my esp fleece hat on. I think the newer bag that completely covers over the head would really annoy the crap out of me.
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Ya, agree with all your comments
Ya, agree with all your comments
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I bought the 365 once b4 I got the fox ventec , sent it back for this reason. At 6ft 5 half my body was out the top of it.. love the fox comes right over your head, can then grab it and pull it round so your mouth is exposed but really warm round your neck and back of head. The one I had had toggles as well and looked like it wouldn't be very warm, I was extremely disappointed. The fox ventec at the time was a different class. I think the newer 365 look better though.
I bought the 365 once b4 I got the fox ventec , sent it back for this reason. At 6ft 5 half my body was out the top of it.. love the fox comes right over your head, can then grab it and pull it round so your mouth is exposed but really warm round your neck and back of head. The one I had had toggles as well and looked like it wouldn't be very warm, I was extremely disappointed. The fox ventec at the time was a different class. I think the newer 365 look better though.
In reply to Post #19
I cant find a proper video or pics of the 365 that's currently being sold , however speaking to the tackle shops it seems to be the one to go for so I have ordered the fox flatliner 8leg and trakker 365 bag to go on it (need a long bed and bag) hopefully the new bag has a full length top as described, not worried about being heavy, just want a strong comfy and durable chair and bag. The zip on bag for flatliner I think would be too restrictive and I'd have to get the 3 season for summer. Rather have 1 bag that can be stripped out in summer.
I cant find a proper video or pics of the 365 that's currently being sold , however speaking to the tackle shops it seems to be the one to go for so I have ordered the fox flatliner 8leg and trakker 365 bag to go on it (need a long bed and bag) hopefully the new bag has a full length top as described, not worried about being heavy, just want a strong comfy and durable chair and bag. The zip on bag for flatliner I think would be too restrictive and I'd have to get the 3 season for summer. Rather have 1 bag that can be stripped out in summer.
In reply to Post #25
There have been 3 versions as far as I know, original had the toggles to fit the inner, v2 had zip in inner but with the short top then finally the latest one has the full length top section
There have been 3 versions as far as I know, original had the toggles to fit the inner, v2 had zip in inner but with the short top then finally the latest one has the full length top section
In reply to Post #26
Perfect , thanks
Perfect , thanks
In reply to Post #27
I can confirm it is full length.
It looks spot on to be fair. Not been out with it yet but first impressions are good.
I can confirm it is full length.
It looks spot on to be fair. Not been out with it yet but first impressions are good.
In reply to Post #28
Happy days! Just need it delivered now
Happy days! Just need it delivered now
In reply to Post #1
I recently bought a Rod Hutchinson All Seasons sleeping bag and Solar Undercover Bedchair.
Used them last night for the first time, and have to say they are worth a good night's sleep for the money. I slept as well as in my bed at home.
Shop around there were some deals around.
I recently bought a Rod Hutchinson All Seasons sleeping bag and Solar Undercover Bedchair.
Used them last night for the first time, and have to say they are worth a good night's sleep for the money. I slept as well as in my bed at home.
Shop around there were some deals around.
In reply to Post #30
At 206cm x 77cm I'd barely fit one leg on that lol
At 206cm x 77cm I'd barely fit one leg on that lol
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I ended up getting the Trakker Levelite Lumbar bed.
Cost me 350 all in for that and the 365 bag both brand new. Absolute bargain in my opinion.
I ended up getting the Trakker Levelite Lumbar bed.
Cost me 350 all in for that and the 365 bag both brand new. Absolute bargain in my opinion.
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