Hi all
Looking for a new sleeping bag
Has anyone used one of the new Gardner Carp Duvet Plus All Season Sleeping Bag what do they think of it
Looking for a new sleeping bag
Has anyone used one of the new Gardner Carp Duvet Plus All Season Sleeping Bag what do they think of it
In reply to Post #1
My mates recently bought the compact version, he used it for the first time last weekend and rated it highly. He said it's as good as the much more expensive aqua bags we had years ago.
My mates recently bought the compact version, he used it for the first time last weekend and rated it highly. He said it's as good as the much more expensive aqua bags we had years ago.
Used mine for first time at weekend...pretty cold night. Standard size, very warm, didn't need thermal cover.
Very easy to move around in compared to my fleece lined armotex 5.
The bag warms up very quickly , and does not feel heavy even with the two top layers.
I never zip my bags up either
Very pleased with it and for the price a very decent bag I reckon.
Certainly one to look at if after a new bag...especially if any black friday deals available 😊
Very easy to move around in compared to my fleece lined armotex 5.
The bag warms up very quickly , and does not feel heavy even with the two top layers.
I never zip my bags up either
Very pleased with it and for the price a very decent bag I reckon.
Certainly one to look at if after a new bag...especially if any black friday deals available 😊
In reply to Post #3
I have one, had it since they re-released them to a more manageable length. So far, I rate it highly.
I fish every weekend, weve had a couple of frosts and its been toasty. I have taken the inner insulating section out as its been far to warm to use it in its complete, designed layout.
Now the heavier frosts have arrived, I may put the thermal section back in if the frosts continue. Just too warm other wise.
Materials great, zips are good, heavy duty and flow well when trying to escape under full run mode.
So far, lots of positives,zero negatives.
I have one, had it since they re-released them to a more manageable length. So far, I rate it highly.
I fish every weekend, weve had a couple of frosts and its been toasty. I have taken the inner insulating section out as its been far to warm to use it in its complete, designed layout.
Now the heavier frosts have arrived, I may put the thermal section back in if the frosts continue. Just too warm other wise.
Materials great, zips are good, heavy duty and flow well when trying to escape under full run mode.
So far, lots of positives,zero negatives.
In reply to Post #1
Sorry, no help to the OP, but I have had the OLD Carp Duvet from Gardner for almost 20 years and it is still serving me well. If this is the sort of quality Gardner produce, then the new one will last you well.
Sorry, no help to the OP, but I have had the OLD Carp Duvet from Gardner for almost 20 years and it is still serving me well. If this is the sort of quality Gardner produce, then the new one will last you well.
In reply to Post #4
Thinking of buying one. Are you guys still happy with your duvets ?
Thinking of buying one. Are you guys still happy with your duvets ?
In reply to Post #6
I have the latest version, great bit of kit and good value.
I have the latest version, great bit of kit and good value.
In reply to Post #7
Brilliant well made sleeping bag
Brilliant well made sleeping bag
I find the 'shoulder baffle' on the bottom (bedchair) side annoying.
I also have no idea why the extra winter bit only goes down as far as the knees. It's not like we all suffer from hot feet all winter.
Nevertheless, I'm still happy with mine and won't be forking out for another
bag any time soon.
I also have no idea why the extra winter bit only goes down as far as the knees. It's not like we all suffer from hot feet all winter.
Nevertheless, I'm still happy with mine and won't be forking out for another
bag any time soon.
In reply to Post #6
Yep all good still, excellent bag...you wont be disappointed
Yep all good still, excellent bag...you wont be disappointed
In reply to Post #9
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.
I think it's a great bag...I have always previously had bags/ systems with fleece linings but I'm a convert to nylon now...it's the best bag I have ever used.👍
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.
I think it's a great bag...I have always previously had bags/ systems with fleece linings but I'm a convert to nylon now...it's the best bag I have ever used.👍
In reply to Post #11
The shoulder baffle give me the same problem, was worried about cutting it out thinking that the rest of the padding might somehow be attached. Will be removing mine after reading this. Otherwise great bag.
The shoulder baffle give me the same problem, was worried about cutting it out thinking that the rest of the padding might somehow be attached. Will be removing mine after reading this. Otherwise great bag.
I had a look at one a while back but decided to do the job properly and purchased a fortis.
In reply to Post #13
Are you happy with the fortis? I'm thinking of getting one but is it worth the extra cost over other bags.
Are you happy with the fortis? I'm thinking of getting one but is it worth the extra cost over other bags.
In reply to Post #7
Thanks for all of the replies guys.
I did buy one and was really impressed with the quality. However I did return just because it was too large for my needs.
Great bit of kit if you need a big bag. Think the compact may be the one for me. I see there is a big weight difference between the two bags 5Kg and 3.5kg.
Not off to France until mid September so plenty of time to choose one
Thanks for all of the replies guys.
I did buy one and was really impressed with the quality. However I did return just because it was too large for my needs.
Great bit of kit if you need a big bag. Think the compact may be the one for me. I see there is a big weight difference between the two bags 5Kg and 3.5kg.
Not off to France until mid September so plenty of time to choose one