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Now I've got myself a fat bike, I'd like to get some bikepacking gear
Saw this PSA on a tent which seems good: http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/psa-zephryos-2-xl-lite
I'd also need a sleeping bag. I wouldn't be camping in winter but autumn and spring are likely.
You guys got any recommendations or seen any good deals going around?
How much do I realistically have to spend - £100?
Look at the Mountain Hardwear Lamina series
e.g. [url= http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/125014-mountain-hardwear-lamina-20-sleeping-bag-left-hand-zip.html/526746/&cm_mmc=googleshop-_-shopping-_-feed-_-all?mkwid=ox86Ld8P_dc&pcrid=40200503782&gclid=CLGN5YHjmb8CFWPItAodWhEAzg ]this one[/url]
You'll need a long one if you're over 6ft
otish - when I was doing 'dirty' sports I used a liner - (you can get sheet or 1 season ones) - to protect the bag. The 1 season liner (*theoretically) will extend the temp range of the bag)
Isn't the Snugpak Hawk the usual recommendation? My original from 20 years ago is now knackered after being left in its compression bag. The new one seems pretty light, packs away small and fits your budget.
EDIT: [url= http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/softie-9-hawk-sleeping-bag ]linky to Snugpak's site. Can often be found cheaper elsewhere.[/url]
[quote=ElShalimo ]Look at the Mountain Hardwear Lamina series
e.g. this one
You'll need a long one if you're over 6ft
Good call. I have a Lamina 35 for summer use and a Lamina 0 for winter
I'm liking the look of this one
http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/sleeping-bags/3-season/travelpak-3
Similar weight and temps to that Hawk one, only downside seems to be it doesn't pack up quite as small. Less than half the price too (I have to buy one for wifey too so £££s count)
One of the key features of the MHW Lamina series is that they are more compressible, my wife's had hers for 5 years or so and they really are fab.
The Travelpak 3 bag looks okay but be careful with the temp ratings, the extreme rating is a kind of you-will-probably-not-die-at-this-temperature rating, they're useless.
Also be aware that you can get heavy frosts in spring and autumn so you're better off with a bag "comfort" rating just below zero. Bear in mind that on average women are smaller so need a slightly warmer bag to be comfy.
[url= https://www.mammut.ch/images/Mammut_Sleep_well_pt1_E.pdf ]this document[/url] is really worth reading
Snugpak are fine so if you can get one that works for you then great. Other decent brands to look at are Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Mountain Equipment and Ajungilak.