Outwell

Outwell Constellation Pillow

I've noticed that Outwell comes out with more innovations each year to make camping feel more like home. 

We've tested some great sleeping bags that open up like duvets. 

This year, we have the new Outwell Constellation Duvets, and Outwell sent us the Outwell Constellation Duvet Lux XL version, along with a few related items, to try out 😁

### The Duvet

Yes, this is a duvet. It even has a tog rating of 12.

However, it's not like a duvet you get at home. It uses sleeping-bag technology that makes it ideal for camping. 

First off, the duvet comes with a travel bag. This bag has compression straps to help you squish it up so it takes up less space in your car.

Unsquised, the pack size is around 50 x 40 x 18 cm.

Opening the travel bag and you immediately notice the soft cotton fabric finish. This does *not* feel like a plastic sleeping bag!

The Lux XL version is a luxurious large size for a single bed, coming in at a generous 140 cm wide.

This will provide enough material to make you snug if the weather gets colder. It's rated as ideal for 3-4 seasons, so it can keep you nice and warm.

Oh, and it's also washable.

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### Different size Outwell Constellation Duvets

We had the large Lux XL duvet, but you can get it in different sizes. 

I've listed the RRPs at the time of writing. Of course, you can shop around and usually get them cheaper than the RRP.

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| Duvet Type | Size | Warmth | RRP |
| ------------ | -------------- | --------------------- | ---- |
| Lux | 220 x 135 cm | 12 Tog, 3-4 Seasons | £77.99 |
| Lux XL | 220 x 140 cm | 12 Tog, 3-4 Seasons | £88.00 |
| Double | 220 x 200 cm | 12 Tog, 3-4 Seasons | £109.99 |

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### The Constellation Pillow

There's a matching Outwell Constellation Pillow to complete that home-from-home set-up.

Like the Constellation Duvet, the Constellation Pillow has a travel bag (42 x 15 cm).

This pillow squashes up small, so when you take it out of the bag, the pillow feels quite flat. However, give the pillow a good rub, and the Isofill Premium filling expands.

It's not a thick pillow, but Shell found it worked well in the camp bed.

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### The Fitted Sheet

Yes, that's correct. You can get now get a fitted sheet for your Self Inflating Mat!

And once fitted, your SIM is transformed from a camping mat to a bed mattress, especially if you use the large and excellent Outwell Dreamboat SIM.

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You can get the fitted sheet in different sizes. We used the Single XL on the Outwell Dreamboat 16cm.

| Sheet | Size | RRP |
| ------ | ---- | ---- |
| Single | 200 x 65 cm | £25.99 |
| Single XL | 200 x 80 cm | £31.00 |
| Double | 200 x 135 cm | £37.99 |

### Putting it all together

> "I can't go back to a sleeping bag now!"<cite>Shell</cite>

Watch our video below to see all these items and the final bed set-up.

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We used the <Link href="/reviews/outwell-pardelas-m-camp-bed">Outwell Pardelas M Camp Bed</Link> with the <Link href="/reviews/outwell-dreamboat-16">Outwell Dreamboat (16cm)</Link>.

Sleeping at camp just got a lot more like sleeping at home.

Outwell Constellation Duvet Lux XL

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The Outwell Constellation Lux XL is a viable option for car camping if you don't like sleeping bags.

Robens Icefall Sleeping Bag Multicolor Pro 600

Browse our collection of reviews of outdoor gear from the brand <a href="https://robens.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robens</a>.

Robens

In the compression bag

Temparture Ratings

Zip Insulation

Central Zip

Hood Pull Cord

Internal Pull-Cord

Mummy Hood

In mesh bag

Robens Icefall Pro 600

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New technologies keep getting better.

Some fantastic synthetic fillings are available; the latest is the new MicroThermo Ball filling. An artificial filling that has some of the good properties of down. But why is down so suitable for sleeping bags?

## Benefits of Down Sleeping Bags

Down is the fluffy under feathers, typically from ducks or geese. Nature has evolved these feathers into fantastic insulators by trapping tiny air pockets.

And no matter how much you squash the features, they tend to spring back.

This makes them great for sleeping bags:
<ul>
<li>You get well-insulated sleeping bags using less material.</li>
<li>The sleeping bags can be squashed down very small, making them ideal for backpacks.</li>
<li>They last a long time as they keep springing back, despite being repeatedly squashed into a sleeping bag stuff sack.</li>
</ul>

Unfortunately, manufactured materials don't squash down as well. You tend to need more synthetic material than down. That means sleeping bags with synthetic material are larger and heavier.

Down isn't all wonderful, though.

It no longer insulates well if it gets wet, although many down features are treated with waterproofing these days.

Another issue is that down must be harvested for geese or ducks.  Wherever you stand on that ethics, there is one indisputable fact: it makes down very expensive.

It may also be a problem for anyone with allergies.

## MicroThermo Ball

The filling in the Robens Icefall Pro 600 is the new MicroThermo Ball synthetic material.

Unlike previously manufactured fillings, the MicroThermo Ball springs back.

You can feel it if you squeeze the material between your fingers: it fills back out, like down.

And what's more, unlike down, it is naturally waterproof. And it's non-allergenic.

The result: a warm sleeping bag that insulates very well and in a much smaller pack size than other equivalent synthetic-filled sleeping bags.

## Robens Icefall Pro 600 Review

Robens sent me a review sample of this sleeping bag to try out.

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While you can get slightly smaller packs with some down sleeping bags, the Robens Icefall Pro 600 bag comes in a size that will easily fit in a bottom of a backpack.

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<MediaImage url="/uploads/2021/05/Temparture-Ratings-Camping-Sleeping-Bag.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1153" caption="The Robens Icefall Pro 600 Temperature Ratings" />

Robens class this Icefall Pro 600 as a 2-3 Season sleeping bag, but it should keep you warm when the needle drops below freezing.

To me, this feels like a four-season sleeping bag. Both in looks with the amount of insulation and when using it. It's pretty warm :-)

After getting the sleeping bag out of the stuff sack, the bag filled out straightaway. I was very impressed with how such a large insulated bag could fit in such a small pack.

Another feature of this sleeping bag is the central zip instead of running down the side.

This works very well and makes it easy to sit up in your sleeping bag with the zip slightly open to free your arms, but keep the rest of the sleeping bag in place. That is not easy to do with a side-zip sleeping bag.

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The zip is covered with two giant insulated baffles so you won't lose much heat.

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The sleeping bag is mummy-style with a hood. In addition to the expected drawstring around the hood, there is another inside the bag to pull insulation around your shoulders to help keep more of your body heat inside the bag.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2021/05/Mummy-Hood-Camping-Sleeping-Bag.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" caption="Here's the insulated mummy hood on the Robens Icefall Pro 600. Notice the baffle at the back to help keep your body heat in the bag." />

There is an additional drawstring around the waist.

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The feet area is a box section with added insulation, so your feet won't feel cramped or cold.

As well as the compression sack, the sleeping bag has a mesh sack. This is for storing the bag uncompressed at home.

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## Verdict

I found this a warm sleeping bag for a 2-3 season bag.

The quality was excellent, and it packs down to a reasonable size for such a well-insulated bag.

I will be using this bag a lot more, so if I find any issues, I'll update things here. But for now, this gets the thumbs up.

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The Robens Icefall Pro 600 is a warm sleeping bag with the new MicroThermo Ball insulation - a potential replacement for down.


Robens Icefall Pro 600 with MicroThermo Ball

Vango Radiate Single Sleeping Bag, Black

Vango

Radiate Signal Diagram

Vango Radiate Signal in bag

Radiate Double in Camper Van

The red Vango Radiate sleeping bag

Vango Radiate Double Bag

Vango Radiate Signal sleeping bag

Power Pocket

This year Vango has released a brand new sleeping bag to make your camping more enjoyable, and it's heated!!

### Keeping you Warm

The Vango Radiate is a 3-Season sleeping bag that should keep you warm even if the thermometer dips below freezing.

Sleeping bags don't warm you up; you warm them up. It is the sleeping bag insulating your body heat at night is how they keep you warm. It will be cold when you first get into the sleeping bag.

Vango has devised a solution to this problem: to make a heated sleeping bag. :-D

A bit like you might use a heated blanket on a bed at home. You can turn on the heat to make the bag nice and cosy when you get in it.

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## How it Works

It's straightforward. The sleeping bag uses a regular USB power bank.  You plug it in, press the button, and the bag gets warm.

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The Vango Radiate sleeping bag comes in single and double sizes. The single size comes in red or black; the double in grey.

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Keep warm with this heated sleeping bag from Vango.


Keep Warm with the Vango Radiate Sleeping Bags

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Leisure Outlet

Robens Unisex's Moraine Sleeping Bag, Multicolor, Modell I

Robens Moraine 1

Robens Moraine 1 Details

Unpacking the Moraine 1 Sleeping Bag

MicroThermo Insulation

Robens Moraine 1 Pack Size

If you are planning any summer adventures, backpacking or bike packing with your kids, then you'll want a summer sleeping bag that is light and compact. And that's exactly what the Robens Moraine 1 is.
Robens sent us one over to try, so here's what it's like.

## Robens Moraine I Sleeping Bag Review

The first thing that really impressed me with the Robens Moraine I is the incredibly small pack size at just 21 cm tall and 13 cm deep. Smaller than a bag of sugar and much lighter at just 615 grams.
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The bag itself is 220 cm long and 85 cm wide at its widest point, narrowing to 52 cm at the foot. There's  'shark fin foot box' to give your feet more room.
To keep its small size, the Moraine I uses MicroThermo Insulation, and it doesn't need a lot as this is just a summer bag (14C comfort for a woman and 11C for a man).
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As you would expect, there's a mummy hood with drawcords to keep heat in, as well as hanger hooks on the base.
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An alternative is the Robens Moraine II is slightly larger and is 2-season. Or, have a look at our review of <Link href="/reviews/robens-spur-250-sleeping-bag/">the Robens Spur 250</Link>.
Have a look at our video below at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duiPbsHid-U&amp;t=639s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10:39</a>
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The Robens Morain I is an ideal lightweight summer sleeping bag for backpacking or bike-packing.

Robens Moraine I Sleeping Bag

Winfield Outdoors

3 Season

Small Pack Size

Pocket

Sleeping Bag Zip

Inside the sleeping bag

Opens Up

I first saw this new Outwell Canella Supreme Sleeping Bag at Outwell's 2020 launch event.
What really struck me about this sleeping bag, was that despite it being rated for three seasons (that is, OK to use from Spring through to Autumn), the size of the sleeping bag when packed was incredibly small.
Yes, you can get warm sleeping bags that pack even smaller, but they are even more expensive high-end sleeping bags for backpacking, which tend to be mummy shaped.
The Outwell Canella Supreme is rectangular shaped and quite large. All the things you would expect for a comfortable car camping trip.
Watch the video below to see more details of this sleeping bag.
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## Outwell Canella Supreme Sleeping Bag Review

First off, and I have to mention it again, I am really impressed with the pack size, which is just 25 cm long and 21 cm wide. That's not going to take up a lot of space in the car's boot.
I also really like these Outwell sleeping bag cases, with compression straps and a hood, making it easy to squash the bag down small and keep it clean.
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<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/06/3-Season-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" caption="The Outwell Canella Supreme is rated as a three-season sleeping bag." />
After getting the bag out, the next thing I was really impressed with was the zip.
Often sleeping bag zips can snag on the material. We didn't find this the case with the Canella Supreme.
Inside the sleeping bag, Outwell has included an additional insulated flap to cover the zip. This helps keep warmth in the bag and not escape through the zip.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/06/Sleeping-Bag-Zip-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="1207" height="679" caption="The zip is designed not to snag on the material, and we all found this to be the case. Plus, there is an additional insulating flap to avoid heat loss through the zip when the temperature is cold." />
On the outside of the sleeping bag, the Forest Green coloured material is smooth. Inside, the brushed polyester has a cotton feel.  You can also find a small pocket on the inside of the bag.
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<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/06/Inside-the-sleeping-bag-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" caption="The material inside the sleeping bag is brushed polyester, which has a cotton feel to it." />
You can unzip the sleeping bag all the way around so that you can use it as a duvet in the warm summer months.
In the colder months, you can draw the bag in around your shoulders so that heat stays inside, and you can also draw in the hood around your head.
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## Verdict

This is another excellent product from Outwell, and I'm glad they sent us one to review.
It's not a cheap sleeping bag, and you can find more comfortable ones. However, the real winning feature of this bag is having something that will keep you warm through the camping season, yet not require a lot of space when getting it to the campsite.
It gets the Thumbs Up Award.

The Outwell Canella Supreme is a 3 season sleeping bag to provide plenty of warmth but without a massive pack size that takes up space in your car.


Outwell Canella Supreme Sleeping Bag

Coleman Sleeping Bag Basalt Single, Rectangular Single Sleeping Bag, Indoor & Outdoor, 4 Season, Extra Long, Warm Filling, For Adults, 225 x 80 cm, Comfort Temperature -3° C

Coleman

The Coleman Basalt Sleeping Bag

The Basalt sleeping bag in its case

Sleeping bags. An often over looked, yet never under appreciated piece of essential camping equipment. The technology in sleeping bags has come on leaps and bounds, yet the form and function of a sleeping bag have stayed relatively unchanged for the past 50 years.
In the Coleman sleeping bag line up, one bag stands out as perhaps the best all round bag to have while camping. The Basalt sleeping bag offers the occupant a very comfortable and warm nights’ sleep.
Unlike its competitors, The Basalt sleeping bag does not state if it is suitable for 2, 3 or 4 seasons, but instead offers a range of temperatures that are comfortable sleeping conditions. As an extreme the bag can withstand -28 degrees, it’s limit is -9 degrees, but it can manage to keep the occupant warm in temperatures as low as -3 degrees.

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For our review, we volunteered Tom to try out the bag while away at the very beginning of the camping season, when the nights can be particularly cold. Being 6’3” Tom doesn’t usually like sleeping bags, as they seldom raise up to his shoulders, and he doesn’t enjoy the claustrophobic feeling of a mummy style bag.
However, Tom really enjoyed this sleeping bag and he has used it again and again. Only last week he mentioned its possibly the best sleeping bag he has ever tried, and trust me, he has been through a few.

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So here are just a few of the features from the Basalt sleeping bag.
The bag we had to review had a really attractive blue check pattern as an internal lining and it comes with an inner pocket. This is perfect for us older generation to stow away a wallet or purse. But for the teenagers amongst us, this obviously is where the phone goes.
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The bag also boasts an anti odour feature too. This is a coating on the fabric that prevents the formation of 99% of odour forming bacteria, which goes a long way to controlling the scent of a teenage boy. Well, almost.
The only negative thing we could find about the bag was the case it came in. We are used to folding and rolling the sleeping bag into a cover, the Basalt, however, comes in a fabric case that requires careful folding to ensure it goes back in neatly. After a few goes, however, it was fine. It certainly takes some practice though.
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So, in conclusion. Would we recommend it? Yes. To cater for someone who is 6’3” a little bit fussy and only functions after a good night sleep, it performed brilliantly. The Coleman Basalt is one of the best sleeping bags we have ever used.

Sleeping bags can be a personal thing: sometimes you just can&#8217;t find one that is comfortable enough. The Trudgian Family put the Coleman Basalt to the test.

Coleman Basalt single sleeping bag

Go Outdoors

Ultimate Outdoors

Blacks

Millets

Lazy Patch Duvet Suit

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Well, I have to admit I've never heard of them before, <a href="https://www.planetcamping.co.uk/lazypatch-kids-duvet-suit.html?utm_source=GetOutWithTheKids&amp;utm_medium=Referral&amp;utm_campaign=GOWTK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LazyPatch duvet suits</a>. Still, just the name sounds intriguing, so I was rather excited when Planet Camping offered to send over a couple to try.

Simply put, it's a duvet adapted to a jacket and trouser style, so it's like wearing a duvet! Snug uh?

The duvet suits are available for all the family in a good range of styles to suit all tastes.

Some key features:

<ul>
<li>Drawstring waistband</li>
<li>Long arms and legs - designed with extra length, so hands and feet are all toasty</li>
<li>Detachable hood</li>
<li>Handy carry bag</li>
<li>Carry bag - can be used as a pillow too</li>
</ul>

Now I hate being cold, especially cold hands and feet.

I can often wear many layers of clothes at home, even in summer ( a bit of a family joke ).

It's very unusual for me to wear less than two pairs of socks, so the duvet suit sounded right up my street to try!

After waking up on a chilly campsite where the temperatures were nearly freezing, we were keen to put on our suits! We found them very easy to put on and comfortable to wear. We were soon toasty and warm. I didn't want to take mine off! I did feel like I was dressed in a costume ( a bit like a telly tubby, not sure why, though! )

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There is one decent size pocket on the suit for keeping any little bits safe.

The duvet suit warms you up very efficiently, and if you get too hot, you can adjust the zip to achieve a comfortable temperature.

I like the fact that the hood is detachable, a good safety feature and if you're using them in the house, a hood is not always a necessary feature you need.

The carry bag they come in could also be used as a pillow if you are camping or at a sleepover.

I can see many practical uses for these duvet suits, chilling at home, sleepovers, camping, and playing outside ( when the weather is dry! ). I think they are best designed for relaxing and chilling out in ( as the name suggests) They are initiative, fun and warm :-)

Here's a new item for camping: a duvet that you can wear. Is this a good replacement for the sleeping bag?


Lazy Patch Duvet Suits

Planet Camping

Snugpak | Sleeper Extreme | Basecamp | Sleeping Bag | Mummy Shape (Terrain Pattern, Left Side Zip)

Snugpak

Sungpak Basecamp Sleeper Extreme Review

If you want to extend your family's camping season, you need to get some sleeping bags designed for the cooler months.

For the UK Winter, that typically means finding a four-season sleeping bag.

I was lucky enough to see the collection of <a href="http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Snugpak</a> sleeping bags last September. They have some great gear.

Snugpak produces a lot of equipment for the UK Armed Forces and so has a good pedigree in creating reliable equipment.

So when they asked if I'd like to test one for myself, I was interested in their four-season <a href="https://www.snugpak.com/sleeper-extreme" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sleeper Extreme bag</a>.

Why? Well, it's in their entry-level range of sleeping bags and affordable to most families.

It also contains IsoFibre fill, designed not to bunch up or compress so that it loses its insulating properties.

## Snugpak Basecamp Sleeper Extreme Review

I like this sleeping bag.
It has a comfort rating down to -7C, which is going to be ideal for most UK winters.
When in its stuff sack, it is no bigger than a typical 2 or 3 season family sleeping bag. Not as small as the more advanced Snugpak sleeping bags intended for backpacking, but not too bulky either when using the car to take the family camping.One thing this bag isn't short of, and that's insulation.
One thing this bag isn't short of, and that's insulation.
After letting the bag uncompress from the stuff sack when I first got it out, it was clear that this sleeping bag had plenty of it.
The hood has loads for instance. When you are in the bag, the hood almost engulfs you.

Here is the view looking out from inside the bag.

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In addition to the hood, you can seal the bag up around your shoulders too, which helps retain your body heat inside the bag and not escaping through the hood.
Of course, they have insulation covering the zip too.

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The foot area has a box section that made the bag feel comfortable.
I don't like sleeping bags that are too tight, but this felt remarkably comfortable.
Despite it being subzero temperatures the night before, the night I came to test it in January, the weather had warmed up! I was roasting in it!
And bizarrely, I went camping wishing for a cold night so I could test the bag!

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/01/Still-warm-come-morning-1024x768.jpg" alt="Still warm come morning" width="840" height="630" caption="Still warm come morning" />

Fortunately, it did get a lot colder come the morning. However, I remained snug in the Snugpak and even overslept.
Here's a video of our review, showing the features of this sleeping bag.

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We will, of course, take this camping again and give it more testing. If we find anything that contradicts what we've found so far, we shall update this review.

However, for now, I'm confident in giving the Snugpak Basecamp Sleeper Extreme the GOWTK Thumbs Up as a great winter sleeping bag for family camping.

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Looking to extend your family camping season? This winter sleeping bag from Snugpak won't disappoint.


Snugpak Sleeper Extreme Winter Sleeping Bag

Outwell Kids Convertible Junior Sleeping Bag, blue

Outwell Convertible Sleeping Bag

Kids just keep on growing.
While that is a good thing, it does mean as a parent you are continually buying new clothes, new shoes, and…..new sleeping bags.
Outwell have come up with a solution that could mean you get an extra year or two out of your child’s sleeping bag.
It’s their Convertible child’s sleeping bag.
The sleeping bag itself is a good 2-season sleeping bag that fits children between 140 and 170.
The quality of the bag is very good. We’ve used it many times now, and we've been impressed by how warm it feels, despite it only being rated as 2 Seasons. (<Link href="/camping/camping-tips/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/">Click here to learn more about sleeping bag ratings</Link>).
The neat trick with this sleeping bag is that if you unzip it at the bottom, you get an extra 30 cms, making the sleeping bag big enough for children up to around 170 cm tall. So depending on how fast your kid is growing, you might even get an extra two years out of this sleeping bag.
Watch our video below to get a better idea of what this sleeping bag is like.

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## The highlight of the Outwell Convertible Sleeping Bag Features

The sleeping bag comes with all the usual features you would expect of a good sleeping bag, such as a mummy hood for extra insulation, a good toe box to keep the feet warm, and even loops for drying the sleeping bag.
In addition to its big feature of being able to convert into a larger sleeping bag, we also liked the zip mechanism.
There was a large, insulated baffle, by the zip that helps prevent heat loss through the zip. This also has a smart design to prevent the sleeping bag zip from snagging, which can often happen with sleeping bags.
The insulated baffles continue with an excellently padded collar at the top of the sleeping bag.
Inside there's a little pocket. Ideal for a small teddy for younger kids but would probably be used for something like an iPod when they are bigger.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/06/Outwell-Convertible-Sleeping-Bag-Features.jpg" alt="Outwell Convertible Sleeping Bag Features" width="735" height="1102" caption="The Outwell Convertible Sleeping Bag Features." />

The Outwell Convertible Junior sleeping bag grows as your child does. We give it a review to see if it is any good or just a gimmick.


Outwell Convertible Kids Sleeping Bag

Another well thought out design from Outwell. This sleeping bag gets the thumbs up from us as another family-friendly bit of camping kit.

Robens Spur 250 Details

Comparing the Spur 250 and Moraine I sleeping bags

The Spur 250 on Stuff Sack

Robens Spur 250

Unpacking the Spur 250 Sleeping Bag

We've <Link href="/reviews/robens-moraine-i-sleeping-bag/">already featured one lightweight backpacking or bike-packing sleeping bag</Link>. Well, here's another. Is the Robens Spur 250, and unlike <Link href="/reviews/robens-moraine-i-sleeping-bag/">the Robens Moraine I</Link>, the Robens Spur 250 is a 2-season sleeping bag.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/08/Robens-Spur-250-Details.jpg" height="1252" width="1468" alt="Robens Spur 250 Details" />

Weighing just a fraction more than the Moraine 1 at 780 grams, the Spur 250 has a higher temperature range, with comfort level (for a woman) at 9C and a limit (for a man) of 5C, with an extreme level of -8C.
It achieves this higher level of insulation by using 250g of <a href="https://responsibledown.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RDS Certified duck down.</a>
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/08/Comparing-the-Spur-250-and-Moraine-I-sleeping-bags-scaled.jpeg" alt="Comparing the Spur 250 and Moraine I sleeping bags" width="2048" height="1536" caption="Comparing the Robens Spur 250 and Robens Moraine I sleeping bag pack sizes." />
The Robens Spur 250 packs down to 22 cm high and 17 cm diameter, but when unpacked, the sleeping bag measures 220 cm long, 86 cm wide (at the shoulders, and 53 cm wide at the foot).
This is a good sleeping bag, but it is expensive. What you are paying for is such a well-insulated bag that packs down to something small and lightweight, which is just what you need if backpacking or bike packing.
We'll be using this bag for real bike-packing very soon, so stay tuned to see how we get on with it.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/08/Unpacking-the-Spur-250-Sleeping-Bag-scaled.jpg" alt="Unpacking the Spur 250 Sleeping Bag" width="2048" height="1152" caption="Unpacking the Spur 250 Sleeping Bag" />
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/08/The-Spur-250-on-Stuff-Sack-scaled.jpg" alt="The Spur 250 on Stuff Sack" width="2048" height="1152" caption="This 2-season sleeping bag only measures 22 cm x 17 cm when packed." />

Have a look at our video below at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duiPbsHid-U&amp;t=852s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">14:12</a>
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The Robens Spur 250 is a two-sleeping down-filled sleeping bag that packs down small, ideal for backpacking or bike-packing adventures.

Robens Spur 250 Sleeping Bag

This is comfortable and warm. The 2-season sleeping bag temperature rating will help see you through colder spells while backpacking or bike-packing.

Outwell Contour Sleeping Bag Review

Pocket inside the bag

Bag Opened Up

Cold side up

With Pillow

Reversible Outwell Contour Sleeping Bag

Sleeping bags are designed to work within <Link href="/camping/camping-tips/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/">a temperature range</Link>. You can unzip the sleeping bag a little if you get too hot. 
Too cold, and you fasten it up tighter. And that's about as much as you can adjust it, leaving your sleeping ideal for a specific season where the sleeping bag's temperature range fits.

However, the new 2020 Outwell Contour Sleeping bag has a neat trick: it is designed for different temperature ranges.

Fortunately, Outwell sent us one to try out, so let's dive in and see what it's like.

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## Warmer and Cooler Nights

Just like the new <Link href="/reviews/outwell-dreamboat-16/">Outwell Dreamboat sleeping mat</Link>, the Outwell Contour has a temperature indicator printed on it, with a warm-side-up and a cold-side-up providing different insulation so that you can use it in summer and late spring/early autumn if the weather is good.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/05/Cold-side-up-Camping.jpg" alt="Cold side up indicator on the Contour sleeping bag" width="1920" height="1080" caption="With the cold side up, the sleeping bag can be used on cooler nights." />

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/05/Reversible-Outwell-Contour-Sleeping-Bag.jpeg" height="692" width="1230" alt="Reversible Outwell Contour Sleeping Bag" />

Outwell had this sleeping bag tested, and so here's how it compares between warm-side-up and cold-side-up.
<ul>
<li>Warm-side-up: Should keep a woman comfortable when the night is 16C, with a lower limit of 12C for a man.</li>
<li>Cold-side-up: Should keep a woman comfortable when the night is 7C, with a lower limit of 2C for a man.</li>
</ul>

Why is it different for women and men? For the answer, <Link href="/camping/camping-tips/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/">see our guide to sleeping bag temperature ratings</Link>.

## Outwell Contour Review - How well does it work?

I've slept in the bag for a handful of nights now, with a mix of temperatures, though I've not slept in it overnight with the warm-side-up yet. However, from a quick test, it did feel slightly cooler.

One night, the temperature dropped to freezing point, and I did feel a little cold briefly, though not surprising as I didn't have the bag zipped up all the way ;-)

So based on that, the temperature ratings feel about right.

The sleeping bag is stated as a 2 to 3-season bag, but in practice, I think this sleeping bag is best if you camp mainly in the summer months, with an occasional warm Easter or September camping too, when the nights can be cooler.

## Swapping the bag over

The bag comes with a built-in pillow. While this gives some head support, it's no substitute for a real pillow, IMHO. ;-)

Of course, when you turn the bag over from cold-side-up to warm-side-up, the attached pillow is on the wrong side. Fortunately, this pillow unzips and re-attaches, so it's in the right place, no matter which way up you have the sleeping bag.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/05/With-Pillow-Camping.jpg" alt="Outwell Contour Sleeping Bag Pillow" width="1920" height="1080" caption="The Outwell Contour comes with a pillow that can be zipped off so that you can use it when the bag is either side up." />

## Comfort

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/05/Bag-Opened-Up.jpeg" alt="Bag Opened Up" width="1230" height="692" caption="The Outwell Contour is a rectangular shaped sleeping bag." />

This sleeping bag is ideal if you don't like the mummy-shaped sleeping bags with a tight toe box, and so ideal if you want camping to feel more like sleeping at home. There's plenty of room for your feet to move around in the Outwell Contour.

Of course, you can unzip the bag completely, and use it more like a duvet, which is how I would use it on warm summer nights anyway.

The material is polyester but is *brushed* for that cotton-like feel.

## Packing and Transport

The pack size is relatively good (42 x 22 cm), and the pack is a good design with compression straps and a hood to keep dust out when storing and transporting.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2020/05/Outwell-Contour-Sleeping-Bag-Review-Camping.jpg" alt="Outwell Contour Sleeping Bag Review" width="1920" height="1080" caption="The sleeping bag packs easily into its case, which only measures 42 x 22 cm." />

The Outwell Contour is a sleeping bag designed for both warm and cooler nights with its reversible design.


Outwell Contour Sleeping Bag

Vango Ultralite Pro 100

For our recent backpacking trip, Vango sent us over a couple of their lightweight Ultralite Pro 100 sleeping bags for us to try out. Here's what we thought of them...

## Vango Ultralite Pro 100 Sleeping Bags Review

We've reviewed many sleeping bags over the years, which are mostly for car camping with a family, and so their weight and size isn't a major concern, other than trying to fit everything in the car.
However, if you want to take your kids on a different sort of adventures, such as bike packing, backpacking, or canoe camping, then you'll want something much smaller and lighter.
This is where the Vango Ultralite Pro 100 comes in. It's the smallest sleeping bag when packed that we've tried.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2019/07/Almost-in-palm-of-hand-Backpacking-Camping.jpg" alt="Ultralite Pro 100 in stuff sack" width="1920" height="1080" caption="When the bag is packed away, it is extremely small at just 24 x 18 cm. It also only weighs 900g." />
These bags easily fit into our backpacks for the hike to the campsite. Our daughter has also used one of these bags on her Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

### Comfort

The bags are officially rated as 2-Season sleeping bags, so they aren't suitable on their own for cooler months. We've used these on a few trips already (not all backpacking!), and haven't been cold in them.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2019/07/Mummy-hood-and-shoulder-cover-Backpacking-Camping.jpg" alt="Sleeping bag hood" width="1920" height="1080" caption="The sleeping bags have a 'mummy' hood" />
The Ultralite Pro 100 sleeping bags come with a *mummy*-shaped hood to help keep heat in at night, as well as extra insulation that can be pulled in around your shoulders. This means that the bag tries to keep as much of your body heat as it can.
Being a smaller bag, the legroom is quite tight, which is what you would expect for this type of sleeping bag.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2019/07/Bag-unrolled-Backpacking-Camping.jpg" height="1080" width="1920" alt="Bag unrolled" />


## Verdict

We found the Vango Ultralite 100 to be great summer sleeping bags. Even when not backpacking, it's been great to have a sleeping bag not take up too much space in the car.
They get the Thumbs Up Award.

The Vango Ultralite Pro 100 is a small, lightweight 2-season sleeping bag that&#8217;s ideal for backpacking.


Easy Camp

Ellipse Lake Sleeping Bags

## Easy Camp Ellipse Sleeping Bag Reviews

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Here are a couple of sleeping bags that come in both adult and child sizes. They are called the Ellipse from <a href="http://www.easycamp.com/en/Products/sleeping-bags/Elipse/ellipse-junior-lake-blue" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easy Camp</a>.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2018/06/Side-by-Side-Camping.jpg" alt="The Ellipse Adult and Child Sleeping Bags" width="2000" height="1500" caption="Side by side are the adult and junior Ellipse Lake sleeping bags" />
These sleeping bag are 2-Season, so perfect for summer camping.
They are 'mummy' shapped bags and come complete with a hood.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2018/06/Junior-Hood-Camping.jpg" alt="Hood on the sleeping bag" width="979" height="551" caption="Both the adult and junior sleeping bags are 'mummy' shapped, complete with a hood" />
The junior version of the bag should fit a body length of up to 120cm.
We've used these bags a number of camps already this year and they've been great. Our lad is starting to get a bit big for the smaller bag, but he still likes it and has been wanting to take it camping, saying that it keeps him warm and snug.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2018/06/Adult-Ellipse-Lake-Camping.jpg" alt="Adult Sized Sleepnig Bag" width="1920" height="1080" caption="This is the much larger adult-size of the Ellipse Lake sleeping bag" />
The adult-sized sleeping bag is a larger version of the child-sized one, with a body length of 190 cm.
Available in Blue (the Ellipse Lake Blue) and Purple (the <a href="http://www.easycamp.com/en/Products/sleeping-bags/Elipse/ellipse-majesty-purple" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ellipse Majesty Purple</a>)

## Verdict

These have been a couple of great sleeping bags and a great option to kit out your family, both large and small.
They get the thumbs-up from us.

Here are some sleeping bags to kit your whole family out with: adult and junior sized 2 season sleeping bags.

Easy Camp Ellipse Sleeping Bags

Outwell Colibri Sleeping Bag

Wings Out

Camping is much better with a good night's sleep. Sleeping mats, camp beds, sleeping bags, and pillows all help make a good night's sleep.

Today we're looking at a new high-end sleeping bag from Outwell called the Colibri.

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## The Outwell Colibri Luxury Sleeping Bag

The Colibri isn't the cheapest of sleeping bags, and it's not the most expensive either.  It's also not the sort of sleeping bag you want if you are going backpacking or camping in extreme conditions.
It is the sort of sleeping bag you want if you want to invest in a little bit of comfort for yourself when taking the family camping.

## More Options; More Space

Personally, I don't like to feel too tight in a sleeping bag, especially when it's warm at night. I want a bit of space to move around. And that's something you certainly get with the Colibri.
It's a square-shaped sleeping bag so it will appeal to those that prefer sleeping in a bed than a traditional sleeping bag. But its design doesn't stop there.
Unzip and un-pop the sides, and you have a sleeping bag that can be opened up, with more material on the top than below, just like you would in a bed.
Feet getting too warm? No problem, un-pop the bottom and stick your feet out.
Feet too cold at night? No problem, just tuck them inside the special insulated foot pocket at the bottom of the sleeping bag.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2018/06/Foot-Pocket-Camping.jpg" alt="The Colibri Foot Pocket" width="867" height="488" caption="Feet too cold? Stuff them into this insulated foot pocket at the bottom of the sleeping bag" />
Want it to be just like a duvet at home? No problem there either, just unzip it all.
But...now the weather has turned colder! No problem, zip and pop it together, and it's back to being a sleeping bag that keeps your body heat in when the weather gets cold.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2018/06/Wings-Out-Camping.jpg" alt="Testing the Outwell Colibri" width="1500" height="1500" caption="The Outwell Colibri with the wings out." />

## Testing out the Outwell Colibri

So, it's a flexible design, but's what the sleeping bag like to use?
We've used the Colibri on a few camps this year, and happily report that it's a great sleeping bag.
The soft fabric makes it feel like a bed, and so far, we've used it with the sides unzipped.
The foot pocket is a good idea, but if you're not long enough, you'll need to pull the bag up slightly to slide your feet in.
An expensive sleeping bag, but if you want to invest in a luxury bag, it has the thumbs up from us.

The Outwell Colibri is a new luxury sleeping bag that's easy to convert into a duvet and helps to make sleeping at camp more like sleeping in your bed at home.


Technically a 2-Season sleeping bag, but with lots of flexibility in how you use it.

Robens Killarney Outback Sleeping bag

Retro looks

I've been using this sleeping bag and I really like it.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/08/Retro-looks-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="2100" height="1396" caption="The Killarney Outback as a slightly retro feel to it" />
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## Warmth

With the leather patch on the front and a softer green colour, it has an almost retro feel to it, though it's anything but old, with its MicroThermo high loft insulation.
The Killarney Outback is reported as a 2-3 season sleeping bag, which is a good temperature range that is ideal for most family campers. I certainly found it warm enough during a recent cold snap.

## Comfort

Comfort wise, this sleeping bag has more of a duvet feel to it, with its soft cotton shell and the fact that it is a rectangular bag, which gives you more room when sleeping. You can also completely unzip it to create a duvet.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/08/Inside-Robens-Kilarney-Sleeping-Bag-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="2100" height="1396" caption="Lined with soft touch cotton, this sleeping bag feels more like a duvet" />

## Verdict

As I said before, I really like this sleeping bag: both on looks and comfort.
I have used plenty of mummy bags, especially for winter camping, but I do find it much more comfortable with a rectangular sleeping bag like the Robens Killarney Outback.
Full specs of the sleeping bag can be found on <a href="http://www.robens.de/en/Products/sleeping-bags/killarney/killarney-outback" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Robens website</a>.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2017/08/Square-and-mummy-ish-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="2100" height="1396" caption="The rectangular shape and cotton fabric makes it feel more like sleeping under a duvet than a sleeping bag" />

The Robens Killarney Outback: a comfortable duvet style sleeping bag with a slightly retro look.

Robens Killarny Sleeping Bag: A duvet style sleeping bag with retro looks

Highlander

Testing the Camo Sleeping Bags

Our little lad loves everything in camouflage at the moment. However, some of the camo sleeping bags we've seen for kids have not been what I would call 'proper' sleeping bags.
Fortunately, the guys over at <a href="http://www.military1st.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Military 1st</a> had a solution for us and sent us over both an adult and child sleeping bag for us to try on a winter camp.
Watch our video below to see how we got on with them both.

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## Adult Sleeping Bag: Pro-Force Phantom 400

First up, let's look at this sleeping bag from Pro-Force.
You might not have heard of <a href="http://www.highlander-outdoor.com/shop/military-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pro-Force</a>. Well, they are a brand of <a href="http://www.highlander-outdoor.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Highlander</a> that supplies outdoor gear to the military.
So, this doesn't just look the part. It is the part.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/1970/01/Phantom-400-Bag-Details.jpg" height="1102" width="735" alt="" />

The <a href="http://www.military1st.co.uk/sb106c-pro-force-phantom-400-camo-sleeping-bag-dpm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phantom 400</a> is a four season sleeping bag, with a comfort rating of -7C. That's one well-insulated sleeping bag, and it certainly did well on a frosty night on a hilly campsite in February.
The insulation comes from QFX Hollow Fibre, and the bag certainly feels well insulated.
On the outside, is a water resistant polyester rip-stop fabric, but inside the bag is much softer to touch.
As well as the mummy hood and foot box section, there's also an extra baffle that goes around your body to help keep heat inside the sleeping bag.
Although four season sleeping bags tend to be big and bulky, this doesn't feel too big when it's in the stuff sack. The reported weight is 2.2kg, but it didn't feel that heavy.
At the time of writing the <a href="http://www.military1st.co.uk/sb106c-pro-force-phantom-400-camo-sleeping-bag-dpm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Highlander Phantom 400 sleeping bag is £59.95 from Military 1st</a>.

## Child Sleeping Bag: Highlander Cadet 350 Junior

The child sized camo sleeping bag we tested was the <a href="https://www.military1st.co.uk/sb122-bc-highlander-cadet-350-sleeping-bag-dpm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Highlander Cadet 350 Junior</a>.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/1970/01/Highlander-Cadet-350-Junior-Sleepingbag-_.jpg" height="800" width="800" alt="" />

The spec of the Cadet 350 Junior is lower than the Phantom 400, being only a 3 season sleeping bag.
We took some extra insulation, including a <a href="http://www.military1st.co.uk/14425005-mil-tec-poncho-liner-coyote.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mil-Tec Poncho Liner</a>, so despite the sleeping bag only having a lower limit of 0C, our lad was very snug.
This Cadet 350 we used is the Junior edition (dimensions 125x75x50cm). You can also get <a href="http://www.military1st.co.uk/sb122-highlander-cadet-350-camping-sleeping-bag-3-season-dpm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a larger Cadet 350</a> (dimensions 230x80x55cm).
At the time of writing the Highlander Cadet 350 Junior sleeping bag is <a href="https://www.military1st.co.uk/sb122-bc-highlander-cadet-350-sleeping-bag-dpm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">£21.95 at Military 1st</a>.

## Verdict


Both sleeping bags performed well on our winter camp and are ready for the next camp :-)

They get the thumbs up from us.

We test out adult and child Highlander sleeping bags on a winter camp. Read on to see how they stood up to the test.


Phantom 400 and Cadet 350

Double Conqueror Sleeping Bag

Conqueror on the Centuple

Centuple and Conqueror Double

Walking in the Outwell Conqueror Sleeping Bag

I love camping. However, I don't necessarily like sleeping in a sleeping bag.


> I find sleeping bags a little restrictive.


We've tried and tested some great sleeping bags, but I don't like to be wrapped up that tight. Unless, of course, it is freezing.

I find sleeping bags a little restrictive.

The alternative could be to take a duvet from home, but this has drawbacks.

For a start, they are not as warm as a sleeping bag, no matter how thick your duvet is because you lose a lot of heat through the floor, so a duvet just on top is only doing half the job.

So what's the alternative?

## The Outwell Conqueror Sleeping Bag - a Sleeping Bag/Duvet Hybrid

When I first got a good look at the <a href="http://www.outwell.com/en/Products/Sleepingbags/Conqueror/Conqueror" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Outwell Conqueror</a>, I knew this is a design that will solve a lot of uncomfortable nights for people like me who don't like sleeping bags that much.

Fortunately, Outwell agreed to send us one to try out. So, is it any good?

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## It's a sleeping bag

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Its-a-sleeping-bag-Camping.jpg" alt="It's a sleeping bag" width="1920" height="1080" caption="It's a sleeping bag" />

Well, it is a sleeping bag. A mummy-shaped sleeping bag, to be precise.

However, unlike other sleeping bags, it has plenty of space, especially around the sides and the feet.


> it comes with a built-in duvet


The sleeping bag part of it is made from 700 g Isofill Premium.

However, it differs from many other sleeping bags because you don't zip yourself in. Instead, it comes with a built-in duvet.

## It's a duvet

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Its-a-Duvet-Camping.jpg" alt="It's a Duvet" width="1920" height="1080" caption="It's a Duvet!" />

The duvet part of the sleeping bag can be clipped to keep you warm, or you can fold it down if you get a bit hot.

The duvet arrangement is incredibly flexible, even if a bit different to get in than the usual sleeping bag.

## More comfort

To further add to the comfort, the lining is cotton.

> Now, with a duvet and cotton lining, this is starting to look much more like a bed than a sleeping bag


Now, with a duvet and cotton lining, this looks much more like a bed than a sleeping bag.

Combine it with an <Link href="/go/outwell-centuple-sleeping-system-review/">Outwell Centuple sleeping system</Link>, and you will have a very good sleeping set-up in your tent.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Conqueror-on-the-Centuple-Camping-Furniture.jpg" alt="Conqueror on the Centuple" width="1520" height="855" caption="Conqueror on the Centuple sleeping system." />

## It does have a zip. Just one.

There is one zip on the Outwell Conquerer, along the bottom.

I found this useful for unzipping and staying in the sleeping bag to move around the tent.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Walking-in-the-Outwell-Conqueror-Sleeping-Bag-Camping.jpg" alt="Walking in the Outwell Conqueror Sleeping Bag" width="2000" height="1500" caption="Walking in the Outwell Conqueror Sleeping Bag" />

## Verdict

This is by far our best sleeping bag. We all want to use it, especially when combined with the Centuple sleeping system.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Outwell-Conqueror-Temperature-Rating.jpg" height="46" width="186" alt="Outwell Conqueror Temperature Rating" />

It is an expensive sleeping bag, but there's enough insulation there to see you camping with it from spring through to autumn, and if it gets too hot in the summer, you can fold the duvet back or sleep on top.


This gets the GOWTK Thumbs Up Award.

We get our hands on an Outwell Conqueror sleeping bag, which is a sleeping bag/duvet hybrid. But just how good is it?

Don't like sleeping bags? You'll love this one! The Outwell Conqueror Review

We love this sleeping bag. It's the best one yet we've had for family camping.

Season

Vango Dragon Starwalker Bag

Vango Dragon Starwalker Pack

Dragon Starwalker as a Backpack

Vango Dragon Starwalker Specs

Only the other week, we reviewed the <Link href="/camping/easy-camp-image-kids-sleeping-bags/">Easy Camp Image Kids Sleeping Bags</Link>, which are bright and fun for summer camping.

Well, Vango has taken it a little step further.

They sent us over their <a href="http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/family/747-starwalker-dragon.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vango Starwalker Kids Dragon Sleeping Bag</a> for us to have a closer look.


## Starwalker Dragon Kids Sleeping Bag

We've reviewed the <Link href="/camping/vango-starwalker/">Vango Starwalker sleeping bags before</Link>. These are great sleeping bags that you can walk in, or have your arms free if you need to.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Vango-Dragon-Starwalker-Bag-Camping.jpg" height="1500" width="2000" alt="Vango Dragon Starwalker Bag" />

Well, someone has been having fun in the Vango Design Department, taking the Vango Starwalker concept and turning it into a dragon outfit.

The Vango Starwalker Dragon is green (of course), with some wings printed on the back. OK, well, that's not the only feature, of course.

The sleeping bag is mummy shaped, and the hood has been turned into the dragon's head, complete with teeth around the hood, which makes it looks like your kid has been eaten alive! :-|

But they didn't stop there. On the back of the sleeping bag is a detachable tail!
Of course, as a Vango Starwalker sleeping bag, the bottom section of the bag can be unzipped, making it easier to walk around in.
So, as it is a Starwalker sleeping bag, your little dragon can run around the tent terrorising everyone. Or even, go off to the toilet block to clean all its teeth ;-)
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Unzipping-the-bottom-of-the-sleeping-bag-Camping.jpg" height="1080" width="1920" alt="Unzipping the bottom of the sleeping bag" />

However, once the bottom part of the bag is detached, it can be a bit fiddly to re-attach to the sleeping bag.
The bag that the sleeping bag comes in has shoulder straps, so your little dragon can carry their own sleeping bag into the tent.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Vango-Dragon-Starwalker-Pack-Camping.jpg" height="1500" width="2000" alt="Vango Dragon Starwalker Pack" />

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Dragon-Starwalker-as-a-Backpack-Camping.jpg" height="1500" width="2000" alt="Dragon Starwalker as a Backpack" />


## Vango Starwalker Specs

Technically this sleeping bag is a 2-season bag, meaning it is designed for typical camping weather from late Spring to early Autumn. However, we have found that the Vango Starwalkers are more like a 2+ season, as their insulation fill appears to perform a little bit better.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Vango-Dragon-Starwalker-Specs-Camping.jpg" height="1500" width="2000" alt="Vango Dragon Starwalker Specs" />

Certainly, the Vango Starwalker Dragon feels quite thick for a 2 season sleeping bag.

## Using the Dragon Sleeping Bag

We've used this sleeping bag on several camps this year already.
In practice, it works just like any other sleeping bag, but with a bit more fun. 
The tail is attached with velcro, so it is easy to remove before bed, enabling your child to lie on their back.

Here's a fun photo that Shell snapped earlier this year, where we were all piled onto the <Link href="/camping/outwell-heated-carpet/">Outwell Heated Carpet</Link>. It shows little dragons like the heat too ;-)

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## Verdict

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We love this sleeping bag. It's both practical and incredibly fun.

It gets the GOWTK Thumbs Up award.

Looking for a bit of fun in your summer camping adventures? You might want to get the Vango Starwalker Dragon kids sleeping bag.


Vango Dragon Starwalker Sleeping Bag

We've really enjoyed this Dragon kids sleeping bag.

Easy Camp Kids Aquarium Sleeping Bag

Kids Image Sleeping Bags

We all want to make camping as fun as possible for our kids.
Fortunately, there's now a number of fun camping items specifically designed for kids.
This year Easy Camp brought out three fun summer camping designs: the <a href="http://www.easycamp.com/en/Products/Sleepingbags/Image/ImageKidsAquarium" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Image Kids Aquarium</a>, <a href="http://www.easycamp.com/en/Products/Sleepingbags/Image/ImageKidsCandy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Image Kids Candy</a>, and the <a href="http://www.easycamp.com/en/Products/Sleepingbags/Image/ImageKidsPatchwork" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Image Kids Patchwork</a>.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Kids-Image-Sleeping-Bags.jpeg" height="680" width="1305" alt="Kids Image Sleeping Bags" />

Fortunately, the guys over at Easy Camp agreed to send us one over so we can get a closer look.

## The Easy Camp Kids Image Sleeping Bag

The Image sleeping bag range are classed as 2 season sleeping bags. That means they should be OK for use from late spring to early autumn.
They're a basic sleeping bag that won't break the bank. The designs are certainly bright and fun.
Watch our quick look video below.
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## Using the Image Sleeping Bag

Although our daughters liked the Candy sleeping bag, our little lad loves the Aquarium sleeping bag and has used it now on several camps, including when we went camping early on in the season.
We've found no problems with it at all.
It's also been easy to pack away and get back into its stuff sack.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2016/07/Camping-with-the-Image-Sleeping-Bag-Camping.jpg" height="1500" width="2000" alt="Camping with the Image Sleeping Bag" />

## Recommendation


If you are looking for a fun basic summer sleeping bag for the kids, then check out these ones from Easy Camp. They get the Thumbs Up from us.

Easy Camp has brought out a range of fun sleeping bags designed for kids. We get our hands on one for a closer look.

Easy Camp Image Kids Sleeping Bag

A great fun option for your kids for summer family camping.

Vango Starwalker Review

We've <Link href="/camping/sleepy-wearable-sleeping-bag/">written before about sleeping bags that you can walk in</Link>. Well, Vango now make one called the Vango Starwalker, and the guys at Vango sent us over a couple to have a closer look at.

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## The Vango Starwalker: For kids and adults

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/07/Kids-and-Adults-Vango-Star-Walker-sleeping-bags.jpg" alt="Kids and Adults Vango Star Walker sleeping bags" width="960" height="550" caption="Kids and Adults Vango Star Walker sleeping bags" />
The Vango Starwalker is available in both an adults and kids size.
You could all look like a family of sleeping bag shaped creatures that roam the campsite at night!

## Using the Starwalker as a Sleeping Bag

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Before we get into walking around in your sleeping bag, what's it like as a normal sleeping bag?
Well we found they work quite well.
Officially rated a 2 season sleeping bag, the insulation on the new sleeping bags was quite good and they felt a little more than just a 2 season sleeping bag. This of course may change after they have been used for some time.
As sleeping bags they are the usual 'mummy shaped' design with the hood that insulates.

## Hands Free

So the big thing with the Vango Starwalkers is of course the ability to walk around in your sleeping bag.
However, we found that the great feature on these bags is being able to unzip and poke your arms out the side of the sleeping bag.
If you want to sit in your sleeping bag and read a book (or the kids want to play on their gadgets), then this is a really great feature. In a normal sleeping bag you would have to have it unzipped or pulled down, and so you wouldn't stay as warm.

## Walking and Roaming in your Sleeping Bag

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/07/Unzip-the-bottom-of-the-sleepin-bag-to-walk-in-it.jpg" alt="Unzip the bottom of the sleeping bag to walk in it" width="960" height="550" caption="Unzip the bottom of the sleeping bag to walk in it" />

To convert the Starwalker into a sleeping bag you can walk around in, simply unzip the bottom part of the sleeping bag.
Now we did find that reattaching the bottom once completely removed was a bit fiddly. However, when in the tent we found it easier to just unzip part of the bottom and stick your legs out with the bottom of your sleeping bag trailing behind you.
Obviously if you want to wear it outside and the ground is wet you would unzip the bottom completely.

## Kids Vango Starwalker vs. Kids Sleepy Sleeping Bags

The Starwalker is very similar to <Link href="/camping/sleepy-wearable-sleeping-bag/">the Sleepy we reviewed previously</Link>. However, the Vango Starwalker is considerably cheaper.
So what's the difference?
Well the Sleepy is a 3 season sleeping bag with more insulation. The Vango Starwalker is a 2 season sleeping bag (though we did find it quite a warm 2 season sleeping bag). <Link href="/camping/camping-tips/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/">Click here to read more details on sleeping bag ratings</Link>.
The designs are slightly different too.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/07/Too-tired.jpg" alt="Too tired" width="3264" height="2448" caption="Too tired" />

The Sleepy you can hitch up without having to unattach anything.
The only problem we found with the Kids Starwalker Sleeping Bag, is that people could walk off and fall asleep anywhere, even if it's in the middle of the tent and not a bedroom. :-)

## Conclusion

The Vango Starwalkers have certainly proved popular and we've had no problems on the several camping trips we've taken them on.

They get the thumbs up from us as a good bit of family camping kit.

Fancy being able to walk around in your sleeping bag? We review the Vango Starwalker adults and kids sleeping bags.

Vango Starwalker

The Vango Starwalker is a good sleeping bag that is available as both an adult and kids sleeping bag, and great for summer family camping.

Glow in the dark kids sleeping bag

Here's a bit of fun for summer camping: a glow-in-the-dark sleeping bag.
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Let it soak up the light during the day, and the little bugs start to glow at night.

## Glow in the Dark Kids Sleeping Bag Video Review

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## Using this sleeping bag

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This is a rectangular shaped sleeping bag (167cm long).
The collar around the top of the sleeping bag is soft, but our little boy also used his <a title="View the Froggie Travel Pillow that's ideal for camping" href="http://shop.getoutwiththekids.co.uk/shop/froggie-folding-pillow/">Froggie travel pillow</a> for a bit of extra support.
The sleeping bag is rated as a '2 season' bag (<Link title="The Secret to Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings" href="/camping/camping-tips/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/">click here to find out more about sleeping bag temperature ratings</Link>), which means it should be good for the UK summer. As a guide, your child should be comfortable in this sleeping bag when the nighttime temperature is around 8°C, but cold if it falls to 3°C.
We tested this sleeping bag while camping in March, though we took steps to make sure there was adequate insulation underneath and our boy wore some <Link title="The Secret of Base Layers for Kids – Stay Warm when Out" href="/family-hiking/base-layers-for-kids/">thermal base layers</Link>. He had no problem with the cold, despite it being March and the wind blowing quite a bit.

## How well does it glow?

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As with most things that glow, don't expect it to light up your tent ;-)
We found leaving it out in the daylight was enough to see it glow once it got dark. You may find though that during the height of summer it might not always get dark enough at night to notice how well it glows.
One quick tip though is to 'charge it up' before your kid goes to bed by shining a bright light on it using a torch or lantern. We gave it <Link title="Go Travel Mini Floodlight Review" href="/camping/go-travel-mini-floodlight-review/">a boost with this mini floodlight</Link> (which is extremely bright), and the sleeping bag glowed quite well.

## Other features of this sleeping bag

In addition to glowing, there are a few other features we liked in this Coleman sleeping bag.
Its zip is designed not to snag...it's annoying when sleeping bag material gets stuck in the zip, and you can't get in or out of the sleeping bag. This zip design moves the material out of the way first.  Although we've not used it for a long time yet, we've not experienced any snagging.
Another great feature is the little pocket inside the sleeping bag, which could be used for keeping a torch handy, or as our youngest did, used the pocket to store a bear and other little toys he had.
<MediaImage url="/uploads/2015/04/Sleeping-Bags-for-Bears.jpg" alt="Sleeping Bags for Bears" width="1580" height="895" caption="Sleeping Bags for Bears" />
The Coleman glow-in-the-dark kids sleeping bag gets the thumbs up from us.

This kids sleeping bag adds a bit of fun: it glows in the dark!

Glow-in-the-Dark Kids Sleeping Bag

SLPY Sleeping Wearable Sleepingbag

We've all been there when camping: you wake up in the morning, all snug and warm in your sleeping bag, but on your exposed face, you feel the cold bite of the morning air.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/10/The-Sleepy-Wearable-Sleeping-Bag.jpg" height="528" width="794" alt="Wearable" />


> do you stay just a little bit longer in your warm bed?

Decision time. Do you get out of the warm sleeping bag knowing it will be C O L D, or do you stay just a little longer in your warm bed?

However long you put it off. Eventually, you'll need to get up for something. It may be to put the kettle on for the first brew of the day. It may be the call of nature. Or, maybe you have kids and don't have a choice of when you get up. ;-)

Fortunately, the guys at SLPY may have a solution and sent us a couple of Sleepy bags to review.

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## Is it a sleeping bag or is it a coat?

> you can wear it like a coat

OK, so it's most definitely a sleeping bag...but you can get up and move around, without having to get out of it, and you can wear it like a coat.

When you are inside the sleeping bag, you can reach up and unzip some holes to poke your arms through.

Next, you can reach down and unzip the bottom of the sleeping bag to pop your feet out.

> go for a hike if you so desire!

You could walk (waddle) around like this, but better still, you can pull up the bottom of the bag to your waist where there is a cord that you can tighten like a belt, freeing your legs....enough to go for a hike if you so desire!
Yes, that might be a little bit further than you'd be prepared to go wearing a sleeping bag, but you can easily walk off to the facilities, make a brew, or sort the kids out - all while not getting out of your sleeping bag.
It's also great at the other end of the day: pop into it while you are still around the campfire. You can then go to bed with your sleeping bag already warm and toasty.

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/10/Warming-by-the-fire.jpg" height="679" width="1030" alt="Warming by the fire" />

## What's it like as a sleeping bag?

> well made and warm

So you might be thinking this is just a gimmick, but we found the sleeping bags to be well made and warm. They were also comfortable.

The sleeping bag is rated as a 3 season bag.

## Mummy bags and slug kids

The Sleepy comes in small, medium, and large size. The two we had here were small and medium, with small aimed at children.

> a warm fluorescent slug

The colours are quite bright, and as one of our daughters said, you looked like a fluorescent slug when walking in it; however, a warm fluorescent slug.

The only thing they wished was that SLPY made matching slippers!

## Not just for camping

After returning from camp, our kids didn't want the Sleepy bags to go with the other sleeping bags. Instead, they wanted them to hand for lounging around the house, watching movies, and taking to sleepovers.

So, if you are looking for something a little bit different - and avoiding getting out of your sleeping bag first thing when it's cold - then consider the SLPY. It gets the thumbs up from us.


## Wearable Sleeping Bag Comparison

Update 2015: Vango now also make <Link title="View the Vango Starwalker Wearable Sleeping Bag" href="/camping/vango-starwalker/">a wearable sleeping bag called the Starwalker</Link>.
So what's the difference?

The biggest difference is that the Vango Starwalker is a summer 2-season sleeping bag, whereas the SLPY Sleepy is a 3-season sleeping bag.

There are some other differences in style and texture, but if you are wondering why the Sleepy is more expensive than the Vango Starwalker, it's because the Sleepy uses better insulation.
So if you are interested in getting a wearable sleeping bag, take into account what time of year you are likely to go camping and what the nighttime temperature is going to be.

We check out the Sleepy, a wearable sleeping bag that means you can get up in the morning when camping without having to leave your warm bed.

The SLPY Sleepy - a wearable sleeping bag

Coleman Breckenridge sleeping bag

***In all our years camping we've never tried a double sleeping bag. Maybe that's about to change with the Coleman Breckenridge double sleeping bag...***
So we've been camping for a great many years, and *never* tried a double sleeping bag.
In theory, a double sleeping bag makes a lot of sense. Sleeping bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat, so with another body in the sleeping bag, it should be a lot warmer.
The problem is, I don't like sleeping bags that much. I find them too constrictive. I must toss and turn a lot when I sleep as I keep waking up to find I've tied myself in knots with the sleeping bag.
Shell and I thought we'd just end up kickboxing one another in our sleep if we tried a double sleeping bag.
However, this year a number of brands have brought out double sleeping bags that are much more like your bed at home, and one of those is the Coleman Breckenridge. Coleman sent one over to us in the post, so it was time to give the old double sleeping bag a try.

## A duvet sandwich

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When our kids were younger, they used to like folding their duvet over and making a 'duvet sandwich': a layer of duvet underneath, then you, then a layer of duvet on top.
That's exactly what the Coleman Breckenridge feels like.
It fits neatly on our <Link title="Campingaz QuickBed AirBed Review" href="/camping/camping-quickbed-review/">Campingaz Double QuickBed</Link> and fills the sleeping compartment of our tent, making it look very cosy and inviting.
Coleman have doubled up on the insulation on the top part of the bag, so it really does look at feel much more like a bed at home than your normal sleeping bag. Plus it is made with 'brushed polyester' that feels more like the sheets at home than your traditional sleeping bag.

## Keeping warm - great for Spring and Autumn

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/04/Coleman-Breckenridge-double-sleeping-bag-fits-snugly-into-the-tent.jpg" alt="Coleman Breckenridge double sleeping bag fits snugly into the tent" width="590" height="331" caption="Coleman Breckenridge double sleeping bag fits snugly into the tent" />
The Coleman Breckenridge is rated from between -3C to +3C for comfort, and an extreme temperature of -19C (that's the point at which 'an average man' may start to get hypothermia).
How warm you are depends on a number of things, and typically if you're a lady you'll feel the cold before us blokes ;-)
The comfort range of this sleeping bag makes it ideal for extending your camping season from Spring through to Autumn.
I think on a warm summer's night though this sleeping bag may feel a little too toasty (but then when it's warm, I don't bother with sleeping in the bag anyway). You can unzip the sides of the bag which will let out excess heat, and may be how we'll use the bag when it gets warmer.
So far we've been using the the Coleman Breckenridge from late March through April, and the bag has been a lot warmer than my old one. When it's very cold though (we spent a few nights at frost temperature), you'll need to take additional sensible precautions (e.g. insulate under your sleeping area, wear appropriate clothes, and keep some jumpers and coats around to throw over the top of the sleeping bag if it gets very cold).
And it *is* good having another body in the sleeping bag for warmth (especially if you get up to go to the loo in the night - it's nice to return to a warm sleeping bag).
The sleeping bag does have a mummy hood, but we don't know how effective that would be with two people in the bag, and we never fully tightened it.

## Transporting and Storing

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The only downside we've found with this sleeping bag is that it is very big to store and transport. I measure it as 50cm long, 48cm wide, and 33cm deep, though it could be squashed down more.  The large size is to be expected though as you have two 3 season bags in one.
It comes in its own carry bag, which is useful, though a bit of a squeeze getting the sleeping bag back into it.
We're now finding that sleeping bags are taking up a lot of transport and storage space. However, we were able to leave <Link title="Hi Gear Summit 350 Review – An affordable 4 Season Sleeping Bag for camping" href="/camping/hi-gear-summit-350-review/">Shell's massive 4 season sleeping bag</Link> behind on one camping trip recently, so overall, the large Coleman Breckenridge may have actually saved us some space.
A few compression straps on the storage bag would be useful though.

## Did we kickbox each other to death?

No. Surprisingly the double sleeping bag worked really well, and we both survived ;-)
The standard sizes for tent sleeping areas is less than your double bed at home, so we were a little closer together than normal, but compared to a single sleeping bag, this felt a lot more roomier.
I also didn't tie myself in knots when tossing and turning, and didn't feel constricted.
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We are quite impressed with the Coleman Breckenridge double sleeping bag, and it gets a thumbs up from us.

We&#8217;ve been trying out the Coleman Breckenridge double sleeping bag. In all our years camping, this was our first double sleeping bag. Read how we got on.

Coleman Breckenridge Sleeping bag

Easy Camp Devil 400

***The Easy Camp Devil 400 gives you a lot of sleeping bag for the price and is ideal for those early season camps...***
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<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/04/Easy-Camp-Devil-400.jpg" alt="Easy Camp Devil 400" width="590" height="392" caption="The Easy Camp Devil 400 sleeping bag, rolled up in its pack." />
If you only take your family camping in the height of Summer, then you're missing out on some cracking family adventures.
Get out there as soon as the sun starts getting warm during Spring, or stay on <Link title="Shh! It’s a Secret: September Camping" href="/camping/camping-tips/september-camping/">camping into September</Link>, and you'll get lots of space at campsites that would be full in the Summer.


> be prepared for colder weather



Earlier and later in the season you do need to be prepared for colder weather though (yes, OK, it can get pretty cold in the UK Summer too!). <Link title="Keeping your tent warm: Autumn, Winter, and Spring" href="/camping/camping-tips/tent-heaters/">Click here for some tips on extending your camping season and keeping warm</Link>.
One of the things you'll need when camping outside summer is a three or four season sleeping bag, which will keep you warmer than a 1 or 2-season rated summer sleeping bag.
Since we've been camping for many years, we've now got a collection of different sleeping bags (<Link title="Sleeping bags and items for sleeping at camp" href="/product-category/camping-gear/sleeping-bags/">see here</Link>). This includes a mix of one, two, three, and four season sleeping bags.
Our four season sleeping bag is quite bulky (<Link title="Hi Gear Summit 350 Review – An affordable 4 Season Sleeping Bag for camping" href="/product/hi-gear-summit-350-review/">see here</Link>). Although the four season sleeping bag was great for a camp at the very start of March this year, a three season bag, which would be smaller to pack and transport, may be a better option for most of our camping.
There's a lot of three season bags out there. Some are expensive; some aren't as expensive - but beware of the very cheap bags (we found their insulation doesn't last and bunches up, making the bag useless).
Fortunately Easy Camp make this Devil 400 bag (a 3 season bag) at an affordable price. We've not had an Easy Camp sleeping bag before, so was keen to give it a go to let you know what they're like.

## Easy Camp Devil 400 Sleeping Bag Review

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/04/Devil-400-unrolled.jpg" alt="Devil 400 unrolled" width="590" height="392" caption="The Easy Camp Devil 400 unrolled" />
Firstly the sleeping bag came in a stuff sack that was a bit bigger than our two season bags, but a lot smaller than our four season sleeping bag. It didn't have any compression straps on the stuff sack. As soon as we pulled the sleeping bag out of its stuff sack the insulation sprang to life. The Devil 400 is actually quite a well-insulated sleeping bag.

## Toasty; Not too cold

Easy Camp have tested this against the standard rating for sleeping bags (EN13537 if you're interested!). According to that standard, the bag should keep you warm at -1C (if you're a woman), and -7C (if you're a man). That should cover most Spring and Autumn camping.
In fact, the bag is rated down to -25C, but at that point, there's a serious risk of hypothermia.... I don't think you'd be camping anyway if it ever got that cold in the UK.
The Devil 400 has an upper rating of 12C, so basically you should feel comfortable from just below freezing point to 12C.
On a warm Summer's night, you would probably want to have the bag unzipped.  I sleep out of the bag on warm nights anyway! :-|

## Baffles

I've already spent a few nights in this sleeping bag and I'm very impressed with it.
The insulation makes the bag quite warm, and the *baffles* (the stitching across the bag) has kept all the insulation in place.
There is an extra baffle around the zip (to prevent heat loss through the zip), as well as an extra one around the hood.

## Mummy shaped to keep warmth inside the bag

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/04/Shoulder-level-seal-on-Devil-400.jpg" alt="Shoulder level seal on Devil 400" width="590" height="392" caption="Shoulder level seal on Devil 400" />
Inside the Devil 400 there's a draw string to seal the bag around your shoulders, as well as the mummy hood. This double layer helps keep your body heat inside the sleeping bag.


> It doesn't mean that these bags are only for Mums. Dads like to keep warm too you know



BTW, if you don't know why these are called *mummy *shaped sleeping bags it's because they look like an ancient Egyptian mummy's sarcophagus (yes, I did just look up how to spell that!). It doesn't mean that these bags are only for Mums. Dads like to keep warm too you know ;-) 


## Shiny and Smooth

The outside of the Devil 400 is shiny polyester, but on the inside the material is softer and feels cotton-like, making it more like the bed at home, which is a nice touch the the design.

## Music (to drown out the snoring)

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/04/Useful-pocket-in-Devil-400.jpg" alt="Useful pocket in Devil 400" width="590" height="392" caption="Useful pocket inside the Devil 400 sleeping bag" />
Just inside the bag is a little pouch that's an ideal size for an iPod or phone. For my teenage kids, they will probably be on their gadgets playing games rather than putting them in the pouch. However, this useful little pocket means you can play some music (or white noise) to drown out your partner snoring, or snoring from the tent next door....
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## GOWTK Recommendation

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2014/04/Easy-Camp-Devil-400-in-tent-ready-for-bed.jpg" alt="Easy Camp Devil 400 in tent ready for bed" width="590" height="332" caption="The Easy Camp Devil 400 in tent ready for bed" />
Two of us have tried the Easy Camp Devil 400 out and we've both been really impressed with it. When we went camping it was a clear night in early April, so was getting close to freezing. My daughter, who was using the bag at the time, stayed nice and warm.
If you're wanting to extend your camping season, we give this sleeping bag the thumbs up.

We&#8217;ve been trying out the Easy Camp Devil 400 and have been very impressed. This 3 season sleeping bag is affordable, comfortable, and warm.

Easy Camp Devil 400 Sleeping Bag - Extend your camping season

Vango Wilderness 250 &#8211; Packed

***We've been using a pair of Vango Wilderness 250 sleeping bags for a number of years, and a great many camps. Here's our review...***



<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/vango-wilderness-250-sleeping-bag.jpg" height="328" width="385" alt="Vango Wilderness 250 Sleeping Bag" />




We've been using a pair of Vango Wilderness 250 sleeping bags now for a number of years. They've been on a great many camps, from both early spring, summer, and autumn.



So what are they like?



## Vango Wilderness 250 Review


Firstly, the Wilderness 250 is an affordable sleeping bag that's proved to be great quality.



As I said, we've used these for a great many camps and they're still going strong.



However, they don't look as plush as the product photo above anymore. Over time, all lining will get worn down, despite the bag having good baffles (the sewn sections going across the sleeping bag to prevent the insulation moving around).



### Are they warm?


Yes and no.



These are 2 season sleeping bags, and so best for summer use, although it doesn't have to be really hot. In fact, when it is hot, I find the sleeping bag too hot anyway.



We have used these in Spring and Autumn, which beyond the recommended limits for the Wilderness 250, and they are cold.  However, we insulate well (remember, to put more blankets under the sleeping bag than on top if you sleeping on the ground - even on an air bed).



If you are just doing summer camping then these sleeping bags are ideal. (If you want a budget option that's a bit warmer, <Link title="Hi Gear Summit 350 Review – An affordable 4 Season Sleeping Bag for camping" href="/product/hi-gear-summit-350-review/">read our Summit 350 review</Link>).



### Do they pack down well?

<MediaImage url="/uploads/2013/12/Vango-Wilderness-250-Packed.jpg" alt="Vango Wilderness 250 - Packed" width="590" height="392" caption="Vango Wilderness 250 - Packed" />

Yes.



Vango supply a stuff sack with the Wilderness 250, and you can see from this picture that when packed it's little more than 2 pen lengths.



If you are not used to a stuff sack then here's a top tip: Don't bother folding your bag.



Instead, loosen the compression straps on the sack and simply stuff the sleeping bag into the sack.



Once inside, pull the drawstring around the opening, place the straps back over the top of the sack, and re-tighten.



The Wilderness 250 will be quite compact for transporting.


The Vango Wilderness 250 is an affordable quality bag that's ideal for summer family camping. Read our review : we've been testing this bag for years.




Vango Wilderness 250 Sleeping Bag

Hi Gear

Hi Gear Summit 350 DL &#8211; Packed

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The Hi Gear Summit 350 sleeping bag is an affordable 4-season sleeping bag. It's also really warm - we know as we have one!


Whilst we've not used ours in the depths of Winter (yet!), we have been out in early spring in some pretty cold weather, and this bag was nice and toasty. Other reviewers on Go Outdoors have taken it out in Winter and found the bag was warm.



This bag is rated to be comfortable at a chilly -5.2C, with a lower limit of -11.9C (the extreme limit is -31.2C).



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It's a synthetic-filled sleeping bag that weighs 2.3kg.



It packs down to 45 x 26cm. This is quite large, and the main downside to this sleeping bag. Packed away it is much larger than our other sleeping bags (only 2 and 3 seasons). Since we are car camping (with a trailer), this large pack size is not too much of a problem.


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I wouldn't recommend this bag for backpacking due to the packed size.



As you can see from the photo of our packed Summit 350 that it's quite a big bag. I placed a pen in the picture to help give you an idea of its size.



You would need to spend a lot more money for a smaller 4 Season bag, which would probably use Down for insulation ('down' packs down smaller!).



Read <Link title="Four Season Sleeping Bags – Sleeping Bags for Winter" href="/camping/four-season-sleeping-bags-sleeping-bags-for-winter/">our guide to 4 season sleeping bags</Link> for more details on choosing a sleeping bag for the cooler months.


The Hi Gear Summit 350 Sleeping Bag is a great entry-level 4 season sleeping bag. We've been really impressed with ours. Ideal for car camping.




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