In reply to Post #11
The new ventec is a lot more compact than the first one as that was huge. The new one is slightly more compact than the gardner carp duvet plus as i replaced my gardner bag with the ventec xl. Fox is warmer and material feel much better.
The new ventec is a lot more compact than the first one as that was huge. The new one is slightly more compact than the gardner carp duvet plus as i replaced my gardner bag with the ventec xl. Fox is warmer and material feel much better.
In reply to Post #1
Another vote for the Trakker 365.
Roomy,warm, and great versatility with the removable inner bag.
Another vote for the Trakker 365.
Roomy,warm, and great versatility with the removable inner bag.
In reply to Post #16
Hi Stuart, yes I had the original Ventec, it was huge that's for sure. been happy with the carp duvet, it's had a lot of use though so I'll probably be looking for a replacement fairly soon.
Hi Stuart, yes I had the original Ventec, it was huge that's for sure. been happy with the carp duvet, it's had a lot of use though so I'll probably be looking for a replacement fairly soon.
In reply to Post #6
I've heard it's one of the best. Like the slight mummy shape to it . Less space to warm up. It's a shame Wychwood stopped making it.
I've heard it's one of the best. Like the slight mummy shape to it . Less space to warm up. It's a shame Wychwood stopped making it.
In reply to Post #19
You have a drawstring at the top to keep ypur head warm.
They still popup now and then, ive got 2 which i just pick up off Facebook marketplace if they ever come up.
You have a drawstring at the top to keep ypur head warm.
They still popup now and then, ive got 2 which i just pick up off Facebook marketplace if they ever come up.
In reply to Post #20
They were a cross over bag weren't they. Taking some of the attributes of an outdoor sleeping bag but adapting it for us anglers.. Will have to keep an eye out on the second hand market. Only ever heard good things about them.
They were a cross over bag weren't they. Taking some of the attributes of an outdoor sleeping bag but adapting it for us anglers.. Will have to keep an eye out on the second hand market. Only ever heard good things about them.
Don't know if it's been mentioned, and also not sure if you can still buy them new but the cyprinus magmatex is another bag that gets great reviews.
In reply to Post #22
I have the nash 5 season sleep system nice and warm. But my orginal trakker big Z peachskin is mega hot. But never now used
I have the nash 5 season sleep system nice and warm. But my orginal trakker big Z peachskin is mega hot. But never now used
If mummy style is what you like, I had 2 of the British Army Arctic sleeping bags before a Original Gardner Carp Duvet and now 1st gen vented. The BAA are very good but in the days of 2 leg bedchairs there were too many 'offs' for me liking 
....not a bag fault but even so, give me a full length/ 3/4crash zip any time
On the plus side they did fit in a washing machine, the original Ventec is almost as big as one 🤣
....not a bag fault but even so, give me a full length/ 3/4crash zip any timeOn the plus side they did fit in a washing machine, the original Ventec is almost as big as one 🤣
Liked the 365 when I had one but wouldn't look past the fortis snukpak, kept me snuggly even when lake has frozen solid
In reply to Post #25
I must be getting soft in my old age as I was cold in my fortis bag in october. Sold it and bought the fox ventec and much warmer but its bigger than the fortis but not an issue as goes on a barrow.
I must be getting soft in my old age as I was cold in my fortis bag in october. Sold it and bought the fox ventec and much warmer but its bigger than the fortis but not an issue as goes on a barrow.
In reply to Post #26
Same for me, didn't think the bag was warm at all, would never have classed it as a 5 season bag.
Same for me, didn't think the bag was warm at all, would never have classed it as a 5 season bag.
In reply to Post #22
Awesome sleeping bag (heavy though).
Had a take at 1am and it was -6 and I was as warm as toast.
I've an unused oversized one.
Awesome sleeping bag (heavy though).
Had a take at 1am and it was -6 and I was as warm as toast.
I've an unused oversized one.
In reply to Post #27
Like the look of the Fortis bag for compactness. But it's always worried me that how something so compact can be classed as a 5 season bag. It's all about the loft in the material for warmth. So for something to be classed as 5 season it needs a lot of loft. So the bag is going to be big.
I no Gerry ( rest his soul) rated the Fortis bag very highly.
Like the look of the Fortis bag for compactness. But it's always worried me that how something so compact can be classed as a 5 season bag. It's all about the loft in the material for warmth. So for something to be classed as 5 season it needs a lot of loft. So the bag is going to be big.
I no Gerry ( rest his soul) rated the Fortis bag very highly.
In reply to Post #29
I moved over from the ventec to the fortis and am yet to take it out. The size difference is astounding and I laid out in the living room in it and it heats up incredibly quickly compared to the ventec, it is much smaller so much more like being in a sleeping bag than I bed which I liken the ventec to.
I should be out this weekend in it so it should be a good test with this cold weather coming.
I moved over from the ventec to the fortis and am yet to take it out. The size difference is astounding and I laid out in the living room in it and it heats up incredibly quickly compared to the ventec, it is much smaller so much more like being in a sleeping bag than I bed which I liken the ventec to.
I should be out this weekend in it so it should be a good test with this cold weather coming.