In reply to Post #14
Very happy with the fortis.
Currently using in 3 season mode and it packs down very small.
Easily worth the extra money for the use it gets and will get over the next few years.
Very happy with the fortis.
Currently using in 3 season mode and it packs down very small.
Easily worth the extra money for the use it gets and will get over the next few years.
In reply to Post #16
Thanks for that.
Thanks for that.
I took delivery of the gardner dpm compact today.seems a decent bag, only thing is, how the **** do you get it back in the bag. 
In reply to Post #18
I had the same problem. I rang Gardner and explained the problem. They sent me a bigger bag f.o.c which solved the problem. I think some bags were sent out in the wrong bag to begin with.
I had the same problem. I rang Gardner and explained the problem. They sent me a bigger bag f.o.c which solved the problem. I think some bags were sent out in the wrong bag to begin with.
In reply to Post #19
cheers mark, but I have the compact sleeping bag so must be in the right stash bag..or am I wrong and they sent it in another of their type of bags bag.
cheers mark, but I have the compact sleeping bag so must be in the right stash bag..or am I wrong and they sent it in another of their type of bags bag.
In reply to Post #20
Yes I bought the same and had the same problem. Tried everything and the bugger wouldn't go back in. I'm sure some were packed in the wrong bags. Give Gardner a ring. I've always found them to be very good with after sales service. One of the better brands out there imho.
Yes I bought the same and had the same problem. Tried everything and the bugger wouldn't go back in. I'm sure some were packed in the wrong bags. Give Gardner a ring. I've always found them to be very good with after sales service. One of the better brands out there imho.
In reply to Post #21
cheers mark will give them a shout in the morning.even the ball and chain got home tonight and had a go at getting it back and she even gave up
cheers mark will give them a shout in the morning.even the ball and chain got home tonight and had a go at getting it back and she even gave up
I blew my top and gave up with my stuff sack and binned it and bought the gardner waterproof bag to put it in which is spot on.
do people use the stuff sacks?? I keep mine on my bedchair permanently.
just ordered the compact,the nylon inner sold it for me..managed to pick it up for £100 which I was quite happy with
In reply to Post #24
I keep it on permanently,great bag,but I might try removing the lower baffle,I can also feel it across my back,but I must say the best bag I've had in many years,quality
I keep it on permanently,great bag,but I might try removing the lower baffle,I can also feel it across my back,but I must say the best bag I've had in many years,quality
spoke to gardner,they said just keep on practining putting it away or leave it on the bed chair..keeping on the bed chair isn't really an option when I use a Nash knx bed chair for a titan hide, unless I take off that bag built in..which is shyte by the way..but wanted it left on for a bit of extra comfort..no real drama ill nip off down camping direct and get a over size bag from there.no carp tax added..
In reply to Post #27
That's disappointing, I really thought Gardner would sort you out. Perhaps they have no spares left, what with deliveries coming in late. Everything from China seems to be in short supply at present.
That's disappointing, I really thought Gardner would sort you out. Perhaps they have no spares left, what with deliveries coming in late. Everything from China seems to be in short supply at present.
In reply to Post #28
apparently nothing has been changed for 18 months..bag or stash bag.so they say..
apparently nothing has been changed for 18 months..bag or stash bag.so they say..
In reply to Post #11
I didn't like the shoulder baffle thing either.
I'm 6'4" and it was digging in my back on the lower part so I took it out...just made a small incision and pulled a sausage of insulation out...problem solved.
Inspired by your modification I took mine out this morning. Absolute pain in the arse On mine the insulation was stitched all the way along, so I could pull out a maximum of about 2 inches at a time. Took ages, but should be more comfortable now. Well made bag though 
I didn't like the shoulder baffle thing either.
I'm 6'4" and it was digging in my back on the lower part so I took it out...just made a small incision and pulled a sausage of insulation out...problem solved.
Inspired by your modification I took mine out this morning. Absolute pain in the arse
On mine the insulation was stitched all the way along, so I could pull out a maximum of about 2 inches at a time. Took ages, but should be more comfortable now. Well made bag though