Help me spend far too much on a new sleeping bag…

[danielgroves]

I have a budget of up to £300 for a new sleeping bag as Dads throwing some money in towards it as a christmas present. Looking for something for a down bag for winter use for someone about 6' 3", and very skinny (my sister describes me as the "spaghetti"). Any recommendations out there? Obviously I don't want something too big/heavy as it'll be heading out with me on the bike. I'd say I'm a cold sleeper, so a little warmer is probably better.

This is not necessarily for all-year round use as I already have a tired three season bag (more like a two season these days!).

[ianfitz]

take a look at http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/sleeping-bags

[Scattamah]

I'm pretty well sold on my Zpacks if you're in the business of splashing out some dough. http://www.zpacks.com/quilts/sleepingbag.shtml

-12C...6' 4" x-long...757 grams...that would come in right about your mentioned budget. Then you just have to avoid the import b'stards.

Greetz

S.

[voodoo_simon]

If you feel the cold, it may be worth considering the fill weight. Whilst a 800/850 fill will be lighter for the same warmth as a 650 fill, the 650 fill bag may "feel' warmer to sleep in as the extra weight hugs you rather than rest on top of you

[danielgroves]

Hmm, thanks for the suggestions everyone.

PHdesigns looks good, but a little over budget even for the cheapest model I can see (unless I'm being blind… quite possible).

Will take a good look at ZPacks. -12 and 757g sounds rather attractive!

If you feel the cold, it may be worth considering the fill weight. Whilst a 800/850 fill will be lighter for the same warmth as a 650 fill, the 650 fill bag may "feel' warmer to sleep in as the extra weight hugs you rather than rest on top of you

I hadn't considered that the different down fill weights would make that sort of difference… that's certainly food for thought!

Thanks all.

[mattpage]

Depends what rating you consider winter, but there is a 0 degree bag in the PHD bargain box for £200.
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/bargain-box

Probably not warm enough though

[AlasdairMc]

Cumulus bags are decent. Mine is 700g and good down to -6, and I paid about £225 for it.