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Old 24-09-2008, 17:59   #31
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I was actually referring to the serious cheapness of the Mono one AcidHell recommended

Well funny you should mention that as I really need a new one of those too.

Was originally looking at this:

http://www.blacks.co.uk/Camping/1-2-...ct/094484.aspx

But then I don't need two sleeping bags plus I'm a bit concerned that, for the price, the bags would be cheap rubbish.

I then found this:

http://www.blacks.co.uk/Camping/1-2-...ct/095053.aspx

What do you reckon to that one?

Also, what bag would you recommend? Has to be capable of keeping me alive in winter climates although not -10C or anything stupid like that.
Just did a stock look up and it seems plenty of stores have them in. (The Blacks Cygnus).

As for the Starter Tent Pack, the sleeping bags are basically these.

Edit: Just read your post again, as you don't need the sleeping bags, go for the cygnus
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Old 24-09-2008, 18:01   #32
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Oops..

As for sleeping bags, http://www.blacks.co.uk/Camping/Slee...ct/094527.aspx is a very nice bag, and very warm. Also got some good reviews in Country Walking (Or TGO.. can't remember).

It may look pricey but remember it's down filled so will be really warm, light, and packs down small.
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Old 24-09-2008, 18:16   #33
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Blighter, you work in a camping shop? Will you marry me?
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Well I could do with a decent sleeping bag really as my currently one is old and knackered but 50 quid is far more than I want to pay for one really.

In light of this, would I be better going for the starter offer with the two bags? How does the tent included with that compare to the Cygnus?

(Sorry for all the questions)
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Well I could do with a decent sleeping bag really as my currently one is old and knackered but 50 quid is far more than I want to pay for one really.

In light of this, would I be better going for the starter offer with the two bags? How does the tent included with that compare to the Cygnus?

(Sorry for all the questions)
It's up to you really depending on how much you want to save compared to how long you want it too last.

If you want something cheap that'll last you a few times out in the rain, go for the tent pack (only has 1500mm hydrostatic head), if you don't mind spending extra and having it for a longer period of time, go for the Cygnus + another sleeping bag.
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It's up to you really depending on how much you want to save compared to how long you want it too last.

If you want something cheap that'll last you a few times out in the rain, go for the tent pack (only has 1500mm hydrostatic head), if you don't mind spending extra and having it for a longer period of time, go for the Cygnus + another sleeping bag.
Indeed, also go for the rust-proof coating and payment protection plan
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Indeed, also go for the rust-proof coating and payment protection plan
**** off you

BTW, the cygnus has slightly more room in it.
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Old 25-09-2008, 14:20   #39
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Cool, most things I wear could do with "slightly more room"
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Oops..

As for sleeping bags, http://www.blacks.co.uk/Camping/Slee...ct/094527.aspx is a very nice bag, and very warm. Also got some good reviews in Country Walking (Or TGO.. can't remember).

It may look pricey but remember it's down filled so will be really warm, light, and packs down small.
Contemplating that bag but I'm concerned that something that's nice and warm in winter will be intolerably hot in the warmer months and I'd need another, less warm bag?
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