Whats the best sleepingbag, warm comfy, but not snugpak techlite (had one didn't find it warm)?
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Budget and type of bag you would like would be handy to know my friend.
Material?
Time of year that it would be used?
Weight an issue?
Fishing bags only or camping ones too?
Makes the question easier to answer 👍
Budget and type of bag you would like would be handy to know my friend.
Material?
Time of year that it would be used?
Weight an issue?
Fishing bags only or camping ones too?
Makes the question easier to answer 👍
In reply to Post #2
5 seasons, carp bag, had the fox ventec all season, warm, comfy, but huuuuuuuuge
5 seasons, carp bag, had the fox ventec all season, warm, comfy, but huuuuuuuuge
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I too would be very interested in some answers to your question. I just can't justify two hundred quid on a Techlite. It's got both Fortis and carp tax on it.
Used Snugpak in my days in field and they make fantastic bags at very reasonable prices. They could have developed their carp market a lot better without a third party I think. We could all have all benifeted greatly from great bags at great prices. I still live in hope that one day they will produce bags for us.
So I too am looking for a great bag to fit my Trakker RLX 6 compact.
I too would be very interested in some answers to your question. I just can't justify two hundred quid on a Techlite. It's got both Fortis and carp tax on it.
Used Snugpak in my days in field and they make fantastic bags at very reasonable prices. They could have developed their carp market a lot better without a third party I think. We could all have all benifeted greatly from great bags at great prices. I still live in hope that one day they will produce bags for us.
So I too am looking for a great bag to fit my Trakker RLX 6 compact.
I've got a techlite, definitely not worth £250. If snugpak sold it at £150 then it may be worth having for the convenience of its small pack down size and removable cover.
The ventec I had was warmer but like has been said massive
The cyprinus ones could be worth a look?
The ventec I had was warmer but like has been said massive
The cyprinus ones could be worth a look?
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Have the same view on the techlite
Have the same view on the techlite
The Cypronus Magmatex iirc gets good reviews on here.
Love my Ventec, size apart.
Love my Ventec, size apart.
I have the 4 and 7 wychwood Morpheus bags didn't need the 7 this year the 4 is rated down to -5. I use a very light bag for this time of year else it would be the 4 all year round. Probably the best 4 season bag around.
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For the Trakker RLX 6, I would be looking at the Trakker AS365 as it fits the bed lovely, even the compact version.
I am in the process of deciding whether to go Trakker or Fox, just waiting on prices from "contacts" lol.
Both have bags that are 5 season, multi-functioning affairs with removable innners and second bags that fit to the relevant companies bedchairs
I am a dyed in the wool Snugpak fan, having used them fort he past 30+ years to stay alive on exercise, but I have decided at my age I really need something that has a slightly easier exit. I wont be buying anything with thr Fortis logo on it..lol.
For the Trakker RLX 6, I would be looking at the Trakker AS365 as it fits the bed lovely, even the compact version.
I am in the process of deciding whether to go Trakker or Fox, just waiting on prices from "contacts" lol.
Both have bags that are 5 season, multi-functioning affairs with removable innners and second bags that fit to the relevant companies bedchairs
I am a dyed in the wool Snugpak fan, having used them fort he past 30+ years to stay alive on exercise, but I have decided at my age I really need something that has a slightly easier exit. I wont be buying anything with thr Fortis logo on it..lol.
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Trakker AS 365 or the Fox VRS are the ones I am currently considering.
I have always used Snugpak bags but as I get older I find getting out of them a bit of a challenge! So, something with a longer side zip and actually strapped to the bedchair makes sense.
Both bags seem to get very very good reviews indeed.
Trakker AS 365 or the Fox VRS are the ones I am currently considering.
I have always used Snugpak bags but as I get older I find getting out of them a bit of a challenge! So, something with a longer side zip and actually strapped to the bedchair makes sense.
Both bags seem to get very very good reviews indeed.
Got A Ventec and a Big Z. The Big Z was a good bag, but I have had the odd "chilly" night in the depths of winter when I've had to zip the doors up.
The ventec however is the coplete opposite. If anything it is too warm, have woken up some nights as my feet were burning where I hadnt taken my socks off
Very rare I do the zip up. It's also too hot for summer weather when you take the inner bag out.
The ventec however is the coplete opposite. If anything it is too warm, have woken up some nights as my feet were burning where I hadnt taken my socks off
Very rare I do the zip up. It's also too hot for summer weather when you take the inner bag out.
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I used the inner bag on my ventec once, never again!
Too warm, I gave it to a charity shop ages ago and the bag went the charity shop a couple of months ago.
I used the inner bag on my ventec once, never again!
Too warm, I gave it to a charity shop ages ago and the bag went the charity shop a couple of months ago.
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I can only comment on what suits me and that is the Tracker Big Snooze wide , ,i use it 12 months a year and if the weather is around freezing ill have the Tracker thermal cover over the top.
I can honestly say i have never been cold in this bag
Around £60 for the bag , not sure on the cover , but you can generaaly get a combo deal.
I can only comment on what suits me and that is the Tracker Big Snooze wide , ,i use it 12 months a year and if the weather is around freezing ill have the Tracker thermal cover over the top.
I can honestly say i have never been cold in this bag
Around £60 for the bag , not sure on the cover , but you can generaaly get a combo deal.
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I've been using a Tennier Industries four piece ECWCS for the last 18 months... Absolutely superb... Not the cheapest with import tax from America but well worth it... Depending how tall you are then upto just shy of 6ft the standard length fits fine - I'm 6'2” and was lucky enough to find a “long” one which I'd guess will fit anyone upto 7ft tall, haha. Knocks spots off fishing bags, I don't own any item of this nature manufactured by a fishing company, just as I wouldn't by a rod or reel made by a specialist outdoor firm... 😉
I've been using a Tennier Industries four piece ECWCS for the last 18 months... Absolutely superb... Not the cheapest with import tax from America but well worth it... Depending how tall you are then upto just shy of 6ft the standard length fits fine - I'm 6'2” and was lucky enough to find a “long” one which I'd guess will fit anyone upto 7ft tall, haha. Knocks spots off fishing bags, I don't own any item of this nature manufactured by a fishing company, just as I wouldn't by a rod or reel made by a specialist outdoor firm... 😉
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The latest version of the Trakker AS365 is spot on in my opinion, there was a well documented (on here) issue with the previous version where the top section was not long enough so you got cold shoulders. This has been rectified on the latest version plus the material has been upgraded.
The latest version of the Trakker AS365 is spot on in my opinion, there was a well documented (on here) issue with the previous version where the top section was not long enough so you got cold shoulders. This has been rectified on the latest version plus the material has been upgraded.