camping advice :)

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Sleeping bag has to be a snugpak http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=114-119

Pack away small, still nice and warm.

I have 2, a tiny-tiny one (cant remember the model migth be this one - http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?Men...119&ItemID=153 ) and a huge one - a Tactical 4 - http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?Men...-106&ItemID=76

Its comfort rating is good down to -12C

+1 for Snugpak bags - I have had a three season bag for a few years and it's awesome. Not alot of padding but definately warm.

If you can, get self-inflating ground mats as well. We bought something similar to THESE and they have been worth every penny. Pack small enough and provide enough comfort and insulation for a couple or few nights.

Pillow - Take a pillow case and stuff it full of clothes when there.

Oh and sleep with ear plugs in...

For a roll mat I bought one of those thin lilo style mats. So it's a ribbed inflatable bed, has a weird inbuilt foam pump thing

Originally Posted by zachl

For a roll mat I bought one of those thin lilo style mats. So it's a ribbed inflatable bed, has a weird inbuilt foam pump thing

That'll do the job...

Where abouts are you camping Z?

No idea mate. The mrs deals with all that I prefer not to get involved haha

I can recommend
http://www.porlockcaravanpark.co.uk/

Check out THIS thread.... will be happening again later this year.

Dont forget you can use compression sacks to make a couple of sleeping bags smaller than one on its own. These are available from nearly all camping/outdoor shops and aren't very expensive.

[Viney]

I have a Quencha bag that i got from Decathlon. Its packs down small and is fine for a summer bag. Its rated at 3 season, but if im honest, i wouldnt want to sleep in it at below 5 degrees. The bag cost me about £15 a few years back.

My mate always takes a duvet with him. I kid you not.

If you are going somewhere warm, Tesco's sell thin sleeping bags that pack away to nothing for about £10.

Yeh cheers mate I saw the tesco ones. I was tempted....

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by zachl

Yeh cheers mate I saw the tesco ones. I was tempted....

Its a false economy when its 3am and your feet feel like they will drop off.

My £25 Snugpak has been good for the past 5 years or so.

A good tent and a good sleeping bag are more than worth the cost, compared to the the experience of a cold night.

Oh and put 2/3rds of your available bedding beneath you - the ground leeches heat faster than the air.