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Snugpak navigator ? (12 posts / 1,346 views)
basilbrush basilbrush
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Post #1 11 Nov 2023 09:54
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Hi , any users of the snugpak navigator sleeping bag ?
I currently have a trakker 365 , I find it too heavy on top of me and not particularly warm either as as it seems to harbour cold spots !
Looking at non fishing bags to avoid the tax and the navigator states comfort -2° and low to -7° .
Any thoughts greatly accepted
Ged
Posts: 477
Post #2 11 Nov 2023 10:26
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In reply to Post #1
I've used a Navigator for a couple of years, and like it, but maybe not for everyone. It's quite a small bag, but suits my bed (Duralite) fine. There's a slightly annoying neck baffle, but I've always got comfortable in it. It doesn't have a crash zip, so needs modifying, Ive never zipped mine up, so doen't bother me. I'd treat the -2C figure with a big pinch of salt. I've not used mine in particularly cold weather, but wouldn't think it would be suitable once the temps get down low, though I do feel the cold a lot more now than I used to.
basilbrush basilbrush
Posts: 131
Post #3 12 Nov 2023 11:31
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In reply to Post #2
Maybe back to the drawing board then !
I'm limited in choices as I can't stand fleece inside a sleeping bag :(
pottsville47 pottsville47
Posts: 74
Post #4 12 Nov 2023 11:56
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No sure if it's in your budget but the fortis snugpak doesn't have fleece lining and is very good 👍
Dazjones Dazjones
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Post #5 12 Nov 2023 12:28
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In reply to Post #3
techlite is very warm and lightweight.

Daz
secret-agent secret-agent
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Post #6 12 Nov 2023 13:35
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The techlite is great but needs a cover when it's down to a couple of degrees though.
basilbrush basilbrush
Posts: 131
Post #7 12 Nov 2023 13:42
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In reply to Post #6
Thanks for that reply , I won't be spending that sort of money and then needing a cover aswell !

Maybe a navigator as I first mentioned especially as they're £40 new and either slip it inside an old big snooze I've got or buy a “good” cover ??
Ged
Posts: 477
Post #8 12 Nov 2023 15:04
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In reply to Post #7
I think it would work well inside another bag. The less air space inside the bag the warmer it is.
pottsville47 pottsville47
Posts: 74
Post #9 12 Nov 2023 21:31
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In reply to Post #6
🤣 have been in techlite and it has dropped to -8 and lake frozen..... snug as a bug
secret-agent secret-agent
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Post #10 12 Nov 2023 21:46
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In reply to Post #9
Well done but everyone is different.

I've spent the last few years in one and when it gets down to a few degrees I feel like I need my cover so I use it, I sleep better and feel warmer with the extra weight of it I think.
Churchy Churchy
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Post #11 12 Nov 2023 22:08
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In reply to Post #10
Totally agree, had a teclite since they came out and wouldn't consider using it without a cover in the winter.
Dazjones Dazjones
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Post #12 13 Nov 2023 12:36
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In reply to Post #6
Never needed a cover for my techlite and I fish all year round regardless of the weather.

Daz
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