Zzzzleeping Systems Snooze & Updates

[Jww]

I ended up getting this for summer


800g it's roomy, has a baffle, really comfy, doesn't loose feathers and has pad straps.

Really impressed with the thermarest sleep stuff pads and bags

 

[Norrland]

I ended up getting this for summer
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800g it's roomy, has a baffle, really comfy, doesn't loose feathers and has pad straps.

Really impressed with the thermarest sleep stuff pads and bags

I often really like the design offerings by thermarest, mountain Hardwear and the like, but more often than not the down is quite low quality by today's standards. I wouldn't want anything less than 800fp today. It's kind of the sweet spot for weight/warmth. So long as it's designed well that is.

 

[Jww]

yeah i get what you're saying - but ive slept in -3/-4 in the other bag and have been fine, they fill more on the top vs the bottom, adding a warm mat it works great for me atleast, and a better bag than the sd nitro 20(800fill) i bought in an effort to replace it,

 

[Odd Man]

Summer Quilt / Winter Liner

Versatile ultralight Summer 40F (5C) or 32F (0C) Quilt for warm weather adventures. Doubles as a winter sleeping bag liner in freezing conditions. Starting at 8.6 oz.

zpacks.com

 

[Odd Man]

New Kuiu bags

Hunting Sleeping Bags | KUIU

Purpose-built for mountain hunting and backpacking, KUIU's packable goose-down insulated hunting sleeping bags are weather resistant, ultralight & warm.

www.kuiu.com

 

[Johnny3000]

Pro R4 | Helsport

This 3-season sleeping mat is optimized for maximum insulation and comfort, with a width that fits modern tents. The mat features loops to connect an Air Pillow for added length protection and connection loops on each side to join multiple mats and avoid cold gaps. The stuff sack doubles as a...

helsport.com

 

[Slowwalker]

I must admit, I’m panicking a bit with the forecast of 2c in the Lake District tomorrow night. I’ve never used a quilt before and was hoping for temperatures of around 6c. I added the Switchback and a Hunka XL to my pack but I think that I’m just packing my fears.

I have a Prolite and warm sleeping clothes, those temperatures won’t kill me, they’ll just be uncomfortable so I just need to get a grip and try it out and see what happens.

 

[Jww]

im same but forcast keeps changing

trying to decide on which bag to take

 

[el manana]

I must admit, I’m panicking a bit with the forecast of 2c in the Lake District tomorrow night. I’ve never used a quilt before and was hoping for temperatures of around 6c. I added the Switchback and a Hunka XL to my pack but I think that I’m just packing my fears.

I have a Prolite and warm sleeping clothes, those temperatures won’t kill me, they’ll just be uncomfortable so I just need to get a grip and try it out and see what happens.

I assume you're taking some sort of insulated jacket? (Down/Synthetic). Drape it over the bottom half of your sleeping bag, if you feel cold, put it on.

I always take sleeping gear to suit the forecast, my insulated jacket is insurance in case i get it wrong and has always been more than enough.

 

[Jww]

thats my thinking,

i have thermal base layers and bed socks, and could wear the day clothes worse case,

 

[Jakey]

Also, food will keep you warmer - so it’s a good excuse for a few extra snacks

 

[WildAboutWalking]

thats my thinking,

i have thermal base layers and bed socks, and could wear the day clothes worse case,

In cold weather I always wear my day clothes, Ron Hill Tracksters, Decathlon ski baselayer and a fleece.
And if it is really cold I wear my pillow (which is a Mountain Warehouse synthetic gilet).

 

[Jww]

Think the biggest problem is currently we are daily seeing all the seasons,

went for a walk on tuesday evening, wrapped for rain in waterproofs, as earlier on the day we had wind, hail and rain

was only cracking the flags

 

[Tychonius]

I Always pack a thin puffy down during shoulder season if temps shift cold or for late night chats. Incredibly warm over mid layer under wind shell. Can use it so many ways.

 

[Slowwalker]

I Always pack a thin puffy down during shoulder season if temps shift cold or for late night chats. Incredibly warm over mid layer under wind shell. Can use it so many ways.

Yes, I’ve packed my down puffy, I think I’m all set. I’ll eat something and star-jump before I tuck myself in tomorrow night.

 

[WilliamC]

Zpacks "updated" twin quilt looks to be something of a downgrade: no neck baffle between the sleepers and only one temperature rating. And I'm not sure what the purpose of being reversible is, unless it's to prove they haven't used a differential cut.

 

[edh]

I've used my WM Astralite for the last two weeks, I'm pretty impressed. Ice on the tent doors a couple of nights bivvying at 2000m. TAR 'Womens' mat.
Sleeping in 60gsm Alpha pjs with down socks and a beanie.
It's rated at -3°C and I think it's about right considering I sleep colder as I'm older....

 

[Slowwalker]

Yes, I’ve packed my down puffy, I think I’m all set. I’ll eat something and star-jump before I tuck myself in tomorrow night.

Just to say that I survived. Once I added a second pair of socks along with my puffy I was fine.

 

[Jww]

Forgot to say I sold the thermarest and got this



This is for cross over, for tomorrow I'm using the Hyperion 45 in the bivvy

 

[Odd Man]

Zenbivy now has a UK online shop.

Zenbivy UK | Sleeping Beds & Quilts

The new freedom of sleep – As comfortable and warm as a mummy sleeping bag, but offers more versatility and comfort.

zenbivy.co.uk

 

[Johnny3000]

 

[Jww]

Those zen bivvy are so expensive

 

[sherpa]

Those zen bivvy are so expensive

yep - they had some excellent discounts recently on their US site for Labo(u)r day but this was not duplicated on their UK site :-(

 

[sherpa]

REVIEW: Rab's Lightest, Most Compact Sleep System

Considering its barely credible weight, the warmth on offer from this combo of sleeping bag and mat is nothing short of outstanding, says John McKenna. It's a big investment, but one that...

www.ukclimbing.com

I have both the Mythic Ultra 360 & 180 bags (bought when heavily discounted) - fantastic kit

 

[lets_camp]

I've used my WM Astralite for the last two weeks, I'm pretty impressed. Ice on the tent doors a couple of nights bivvying at 2000m. TAR 'Womens' mat.
Sleeping in 60gsm Alpha pjs with down socks and a beanie.
It's rated at -3°C and I think it's about right considering I sleep colder as I'm older....

I love my Astralite so much. I miss the original minty green colour, but when they replaced it due to the shell material issues they sent me the longer one which is worth the more somber grey colour!

Here it is in action, cowboy camping in the Dolomites: