Right Sleeping Bag....

[kave]

We have this one - really happy with it:

Thanks for the tip, will buy one right now.

 

[Seán Kerr]

Hmmmm.......interesting consensus, maybe rethinking this one! Thanks for thoughts.

On a not entirely unrelated matter, how do you all stop your pillows falling off the end of the bed during the night. (I, of course, naturally assume you sleep with heads to the front of your Cali!)

I’ve yet to sleep up top but surely you just half close the roof cover and leave a gap too small for the pillows to fall through?

In terms of a sleeping bag that does exactly what you asked for, this one zips together with another the same to create a double... https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/outwell-camper-lux-single-sleeping-bag

 

[GrannyJen]

The best way that I have found to stop pillows falling off is to stuff something under the mattress, another pillow - a stuff bag of clothes - scatter cushion - whatever. Stuff it under where your pillow goes and then it provides a lip that keeps the pillows from falling off.

 

[kave]

Anyone found out a compression bag for the Outwell
CAMPER LUX DOUBLE?
The original bag is very cumbersome to use.

 

[bxl_lad]

Can't say I've looked for (or thought of) one... Indeed its a bit of a performance to get it in and the packed size still takes up quite some space, though i would imagine there would be no less huffing and puffing to fight it into a compression sack

But of course they exist, a quick google got me this:
https://seatosummitusa.com/products/event-compression-dry-sack
Though you'd have to work out which size would be the best fit...

Would be interested to hear if you find a good solution though

 

[Trojax]

Hmmmm.......interesting consensus, maybe rethinking this one! Thanks for thoughts.

On a not entirely unrelated matter, how do you all stop your pillows falling off the end of the bed during the night. (I, of course, naturally assume you sleep with heads to the front of your Cali!)

Velcro was invented for just this type of thing LOL

 

[Trojax]

As we are new to the Cali we are looking at just this question and have some contenders...

1, https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/products/burbage-double-sleeping-bag/
2, https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15987034/hi-gear-composure-double-sleeping-bag-15987034
3, https://www.charlies.co.uk/vango-se...-vgc85KvoAmxwMrbk8rDIV2iJDn0XJoBoCuW4QAvD_BwE

all the above are very nice a cosy to sleep in

 

[tedgina]

As we are new to the Cali we are looking at just this question and have some contenders...

1, https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/products/burbage-double-sleeping-bag/
2, https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15987034/hi-gear-composure-double-sleeping-bag-15987034
3, https://www.charlies.co.uk/vango-se...-vgc85KvoAmxwMrbk8rDIV2iJDn0XJoBoCuW4QAvD_BwE

all the above are very nice a cosy to sleep in

i would be looking at any down filled sleeping bag at least 3 season they are much warmer and compress small ,just get them washed by a specialist at the end of your season,they will last years.
We have mountain equipment bags 4 season ones they must be now 30 years old cosy.Of course not cheap you do get what you pay for.

 

[kp64zl]

As we are new to the Cali we are looking at just this question and have some contenders...

1, https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/products/burbage-double-sleeping-bag/
2, https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15987034/hi-gear-composure-double-sleeping-bag-15987034
3, https://www.charlies.co.uk/vango-se...-vgc85KvoAmxwMrbk8rDIV2iJDn0XJoBoCuW4QAvD_BwE

all the above are very nice a cosy to sleep in

I’d get none of these - either go for something super cheap in Decathlon or go for a down filled proper bag (e.g. Rab, Mountain Equpiment, Sea to Summit, Marmot, etc) which will last you a lifetime. I still have a Rab 5 season one that I bought in about 1991 and it’s still going strong (it’s for winter mountaineering not campervanning).

 

[Trojax]

I’d get none of these - either go for something super cheap in Decathlon or go for a down filled proper bag (e.g. Rab, Mountain Equpiment, Sea to Summit, Marmot, etc) which will last you a lifetime. I still have a Rab 5 season one that I bought in about 1991 and it’s still going strong (it’s for winter mountaineering not campervanning).

Hi kp64zl

Yes now if I was going to basecamp and sleeping over before the assent I would agree with you. But coming from camping to the Cali I don't want it to feel like I am camping LOL plus we have a heater. I did look at Decathlon and found a very nice one at £99 quid........https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-sleeping-bag-arpenaz-10-cotton-double-2-people/_/R-p-336795?mc=8677190&c=BEIGE

 

[tedgina]

Hi kp64zl

Yes now if I was going to basecamp and sleeping over before the assent I would agree with you. But coming from camping to the Cali I don't want it to feel like I am camping LOL plus we have a heater. I did look at Decathlon and found a very nice one at £99 quid........https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-sleeping-bag-arpenaz-10-cotton-double-2-people/_/R-p-336795?mc=8677190&c=BEIGE

sleeping upstairs is like camping surrounded by canvas not much heat gets up there .

 

[Ch1pbutty]

We have a north face double sleeping bag which gets used when it’s really cold.

When it’s warmer we have a double fleece sleeping bag ( two singles that can be opened up & zipped together). Purchased from a outdoor outlet store in the US.

These are good but fairly pricey:

Rumpl | Blankets For Everywhere

Rumpl was put on this planet to introduce the world to better blankets. We make high-performing blankets that use the same modern, technical materials as your favourite puffy jacket. Rumpl keeps you comfortable anywhere you go, or when you don't go anywhere at all.

rumpl.co.uk

 

[andyinluton]

We just use a kingsize duvet from home, the anticipated weather dictates whether it's a summer or winter one.

 

[California Dreamer]

Another shout for a duvet - we use the night owl washable duvet, is light, squashes small and is v cosy!


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[Cali Phillip]

We just use a kingsize duvet from home, the anticipated weather dictates whether it's a summer or winter one.

Same and a hat for winter in place of the sleeping bag hood.

 

[Trojax]

Same and a hat for winter in place of the sleeping bag hood.

Now were talking Hats and Socks in bed, if only I could get away with this at home LOL

 

[Cali Phillip]

Now were talking Hats and Socks in bed, if only I could get away with this at home LOL

ha ha, the old thatch is a bit thin for me, socks as well for sure, normally when outside temps are sub zero, don't use the heating overnight.
Socks at home but no hat unless the heating is broken !

 

[tedgina]

We just use a kingsize duvet from home, the anticipated weather dictates whether it's a summer or winter one.

in warm weather just open the sleeping bag and use as a duvet and sleep in the liner

 

[Arnoob]

We are using one duvet each, thin ones in summertime and thick ones in wintertime, primarely because up till now I could not find a sleeping bag with the zipper up front (like the sleeping bags for small children): I don't like the zipper sideways.