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Bedchair/sleeping bag (21 posts / 1,965 views)
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #1 9 Apr 2021 11:33
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Now that I take the slx v3 plus bivvy with me when I go fishing with my son, the Trakker oval bedchair is no longer needed so i'm looking for a new very good bedchair, I cannot lie on a memory foam mattress like the Nash / Avid

I want to make the choice between the following 3 but would like to hear some experiences from others

-Fox duralite
-Fox flatliner
-Solar bedchair (CH08 not the sp-tec versions)

Is there a big difference between the Flatliner/Duralite in lying comfort, I know that the Single legs of Flatliner lock and on the duralite you can still move them even when locked. (Weight difference is big)

Someone who has the solar CH08 (2D mattress) and has also tried the Sp-tec, is the difference big?


I'm also after a sleeping bag if i go for the Solar (dont like the Solar bag)
Fortis Snugpak Techlite Sleeping Bag compact, worth the money?
Innocenti Innocenti
Posts: 519
Post #2 9 Apr 2021 14:35
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In reply to Post #1
Not sure on the bedchairs,but the Fortis Snugpak is just pure luxury.A lot of money yes, but a great sleeping bag. All the usual ,material,zips,stitching all very good.
glw1978
Posts: 925
Post #3 9 Apr 2021 20:15
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In reply to Post #2
I use the gardner carp duvet it's great for the money.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #4 9 Apr 2021 20:22
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In reply to Post #3
Seems a good bag but to wide/long for me, i do alot fishing in cold nights last thing i want is a sleeping bag that is wider then my bedchair.
joe_echo joe_echo
Posts: 905
Post #5 9 Apr 2021 21:35
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In reply to Post #4
Another vote for the gardner carp duvet. The compact fits perfectly on a standard size bedchair. I use mine on the wychwood tactical x bed
devon157
Posts: 1,144
Post #6 9 Apr 2021 21:54
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In reply to Post #2
Not on mine mate.
The stitching on the inside of my bag is absolutely appalling, I have had to redo the stitching on the inside of my bag atleast 3 times.
Looks like it was done on a Friday afternoon after a pub lunch.
bullyLFC bullyLFC
Posts: 343
Post #7 9 Apr 2021 23:06
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Yep the Gardner carp duvet is an excellent bag for the price... Warms up quick, waterproof and comfy... Love mine 😊
mrjcarter mrjcarter
Posts: 1,370
Post #8 10 Apr 2021 00:34
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In reply to Post #6
Good bag, very warm but inner materials and stitching aren't a patch on my fox ventec lite..
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
Posts: 2,541
Post #9 10 Apr 2021 12:25
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In reply to Post #1
I have the duralite 5 season system and it's very comfortable, extremely warm, well made and light.

Can't recommend it enough.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #10 10 Apr 2021 13:16
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Monday to the store to test the duralite, flatliner and solar ch08 side by side

If i go for the fox i will take the 3 season sleep system and at a Fox cover, If i go fot the Solar still no idea what bag to take the shop also sell Fortis bags
duggs
Posts: 5,559
Post #11 10 Apr 2021 13:43
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The compact gardner bag is a better fit for most bedchair, really warm too, only downside with it is that the inner bag is held in with a toggle and a bit of dental floss, I'd broke that at the foot end after the second night.
But the bag is good enough that I had it mended/upgraded rather than send it back
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #12 10 Apr 2021 14:26
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Fox flatliter MK2 compact worth looking at?
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,661
Post #13 10 Apr 2021 14:49
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In reply to Post #8
. . I have the gardner compact and fox ventec lite . . .the gardner is a better bag IMO . . .
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #14 10 Apr 2021 15:02
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2 things i dont like on the Gardner bag:

-Even the compact is big. (230x98cm)
-Non zip single inner layer

A layer that goes double in the sleeping bag or a full zipped layer is much better for my feet, In winter I often fish in freezing temperatures
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #15 10 Apr 2021 17:28
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In reply to Post #2
I agree the Fortis bag is great
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