When we camped at Everest Base Camp (EBC) prior to The Hillary-Tenzing Everest Marathon we slept on the glacier with just a thin foam mat and I had no issues whatsoever. Don’t really want to spend a load on a new bag so was thinking of a thermal liner… any recommendations please?

At lower altitudes in The Himalaya it was too warm and I slept with it either open at the zip or as a duvet cover. Berghaus Transition 200 Sleeping Bag reviews, Eurohike Down Hybrid Sleeping Bag reviews or Eurohike Adventurer 300 Sleeping Bag reviews. These bags offer fantastic value for money, quality build and construction, durability and low weight for warmth of the bags. The extreme rating of a sleeping bag is the absolute minimum temperature limit which offers the user protection from frostbite or other temperature-related issues.There was quite a bit condensation on the inner of the fly but we camped beside a river and it was cold and damp so I'll forgive it that. An inner security pocket and concealed zip pocket keep essentials safe and secure for peace of mind while you sleep.

A draft collar is the name given to the support around the neck, preventing heat from escaping from around the neck of the user. Plus I have to save the weight as I replace my unsued (for about 4 years) terciary lighting backup for the Jetboil :- its own lighter, disposable lighter and finaly flint and steel). So I have decided that as my last aluminium water bottle died, its fallen out lots of times got dinted and final corroded through and leaked into my bag.

These bags are most commonly used by couples and come with both synthetic and down insulation options. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

For couples looking to join two sleeping bags together, the two-way zip is a great option and an alternative to the double sleeping bag. Even on a day out I carry my stove (Jetboil Flash), for hot drinks, my frying pan and my 1 KG chair.I use one of these (long version as tall) it is a thin micro grid fleece and does add noticeable warmth to a bag and packs small.

Check our the video below to see more detail, including Berghaus Intrepid 700 Sleeping Bag reviews on youtube. It is a low bulk bag that seems hardly thick enough for the job, but is surprising warm and comfortable.Finding the perfect nighttime companion may actually mean choosing two or even three different sleeping bags for the best results throughout the year.