6 of the best sleeping bags for winter Posted by Melanie van Zyl on 24 June 2014 Getting Down Choosing a sleeping bag for winter? We’ve found six of the best. Check out how to buy the right sleep bag here. North Face Blue Kazoo R2 499 Temperature rating: -10°C Insulation: 90/10 goose down, 650 inches cubed fill power Shape: Mummy Weight: 1,12kg A three-season sleeping bag (by northern hemisphere standards) and the perfect year-round bag for South Africans. Its trapezoidal-baffle construction (complicated stitching and stuffing methods) keeps insulation in place, reducing the chance of cold spots forming, and it has a water-repellent finish. The fabric is buttery soft and the bag has a lifetime warranty. Duesouth K-Way Kilimanjaro II Thermashift R2 499 Temperature rating: -7°C Insulation: 90/10 goose down, 700 inches cubed fill power Shape: Mummy Weight: 1,45kg Fluffier than the First Ascent Ice Breaker, but with a lower down-to-feather ratio. It’s also marginally bigger and heavier than the Ice Breaker. Cape Union Mart Coleman Adjustable Comfort R799 Temperature rating: 1°C Insulation: Hollow fibre Shape: Envelope Weight: 1,778kg This is one of my favourites – plenty of great features: loops and catches for easy rolling, an S-shaped zip opening with adjustable layers (so if it’s too hot you can sleep under a portion of the bag with the built-in sheet still covering you) and a pointed zipper to prevent the fabric catching. The temperature rating is higher than other bags featured here; dress in thermals for sub-zero temperatures. Machine washable. Campworld and Makro. Columbia Reactor 35 R1 499 Temperature rating: -6°C Insulation: Synthetic polyester Shape: Mummy Weight: 907g This high-tech sleeping bag has rain-resistant exterior fabric, reflective lining that radiates heat within the bag, a glow-in-the-dark zipper pull and it’s suitable for summer temperatures with an impressive comfort range of 10°C. It’s the lightest of the lot, but also the hardest to pack away as it’s very puffy and not easily compressible. Columbia First Ascent Ice breaker R2 999 Temperature rating: -8°C Insulation: 92/8 goose down, 800 inches cubed fill power Shape: Mummy Weight: 1,4kg The drawstring hood can be tightened to retain more heat, but the First Ascent bag also zips open to use as a flat duvet. Great all-purpose investment, good value for money and one of the most popular bags on the market. Available from most outdoor retailers. Trail – 5 degree R339,99 Temperature rating: -5 Insulation: Hollow fibre Shape: Mummy Weight: 1,6kg As a budget buy, you can’t go wrong with this compact bag. Constructed with tear-resistant fabric, the insulated zip edge and adjustable cowl hood drawstring work together to keep the chill out. Overall, a great buy for campers on a budget. Mr Price Sport You may also like Related Posts The hottest camping gear out there 5 March 2020 Camping is a great adventure and having the right gear (and nifty accessories) will make... read more Eco-friendly camping gear 20 November 2019 If you’re spending time in nature, make sure your kit goes green too, writes Gear... read more Barocook flameless cooker review 3 April 2019 No fire, no problem. We test Barocook's flameless cooking system and rustle up some pasta... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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