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GoLite is showing that great lightweight kit can have even less impact on the planet by utilising eco-friendly materials, and running an ‘I’m Not Trash’ programme that enables their gear to be returned to them for recycling after use. Also, the down insulation is protected by waterproof Arid Zones at the foot and head. DesignThe GoLite range of sleeping bags ...

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The North Face Solar Flare 2009

£400.00

Designed as an expedition sleeping bag for high-altitude trips, the The North Face Solar Flare boasts an extremely warm temperature rating of -18 deg C. More importantly though it also uses trapezoidal baffles for the ultimate in construction methods, so that cold spots are reduced to a minimum. The shell is made from waterproof and breathable Hyvent fabric to help ...

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Haglöfs Goga Pro 12 2009

£350.00

The Haglöfs Goga 12 sleeping bag comes in three sizes to suit people of different sizes. The version tested was the 190, which is the medium-sized bag. But there is a 205 version that is longer and wider, plus a 175 version that is shorter and narrower at the shoulders but still wide at the hips, meaning it should be ...

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Rab Quantum 800 Endurance 2009

£330.00

Quantum sleeping bags are designed to be the lightest available for today’s weight-conscious adventurers. Rab’s Quantum 800 Endurance is packed with top-quality down that provides a comfort rating of -18 deg C while the Pertex Endurance shell provides lightweight and water-resistant protection for the insulation. The bag is cut slightly narrow to optimise efficiency while minimising weight and bulk. ...

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Mountain Equipment Women’s Lightline Ultra

£230.00

This is a swish-looking 3-season down sleeping bag. It’s well put together and finished, giving a real feeling of money well spent. Inside the feeling of luxury continues with a really soft lining fabric that’s wonderful to fall asleep in. Down- and synthetic-filled baffles are positioned around the neck and either side of the zip, and these can be Velcroed ...

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Cumulus Mysterious Traveller 500

£160.00

The Mysterious Traveller is another 3-sesaon down sleeping bag that sports a clean and simple design. It’s made from Pertex Microlight inside and out to give a good strength-to-weight ratio. The bag is also designed using trapezoid baffles which, although slightly more complex to manufacture, do give better long-term insulation. All this quality construction is provided at a reasonable price ...

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Mountain Hardwear Piute

£160.00

The Piute is a straightforward 3-season down sleeping bag that you could find plenty of opportunities to use throughout much of the year. The design is not over the top or fussy: it simply gets the job done. The hood has a small baffle added around the face to help provide a nice seal when it’s drawn in, thus preventing ...

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Robens Down Comfort

£140.00

The Down Comfort certainly is a comfortable 3-season down sleeping bag: the inner fabric feels good next to the skin and the outer fabric feels durable. Thanks to the taped baffle, the zip can be used without too much snagging, while there‘s also a good-sized Velcro pocket to keep items such as a watch handy. For the price, you get ...

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Eurohike Adventurer II 200

£20.00

This synthetic sleeping bag from Eurohike is heavy and not as warm as some. It has lots of creature comforts, though, including a concealed pillowcase, an insulated hood and shoulder baffle, and a two-way zip. The softness of the lining and shell is excellent too.