Sleeping bags and bedding generally

I’ve never been a big fan of sleeping bags; too restrictive for a restless sleeper like me, cold spots, generally uncomfortable, too hot in warm weather, too cold in cold weather – a good sheet and quilt (plus blankets if necessary) on my excellent self inflating mattress was my bedding… until… yes… wait for it… :) I discovered “Outer Limits, Traveller, Jumbo 302”
http://www.grangerscampingworld.com.au/
Click “Bedding / Sleeping bags” then it’s about two thirds of the way down the page.

I am now a convert to sleeping bags :) This is a minus 5deg C bag and cost $125. I have used it in conditions of +2C and found it excellent – didn’t need the extra blanket I had brought “just in case”. I have also used it on a warm night, about +13C and by just opening the zip 6 or 12” was able to obtain a comfortable temperature. And, although I’m a biggish chap, I have plenty of room in this bag. I’m looking forward to trying it in sub zero temperatures in the Vic High Country over the next few months.

My only concern is what will I do when (if?) I find another partner – two sleeping bags? Nah. I’m a bit tactile and like to touch – going to be a difficult choice :)

Mike Harding