Ladies' Sleeping Bags - what do you recommend?

[Chil1234]

I'm looking for recommendations for a ladies' mummy-style (no pun intended!) sleeping bag, 3 season. My 2 season bag just isn't warm enough, even in summer. I'm saying 'ladies' sleeping bag because there seem to be some designed with more insulation around the feet and a bit wider around the bum!

If you've got a brand/model that you swear by, do let me know

I've given up on sleeping bags altogether and just take a single duvet. Friends who suffer from the cold though, use a normal sleeping bag and then a single duvet on top which apparently is very toasty.

I don't think I can take a duvet in my back-pack Nobody do real camping?

this is one of my sleeping bags that I use quite a bit in winter

I also use a therm- a- rest and a silk liner for extra warmth and insulation

Surprise has made me laugh by taking her duvet!!

Mine would never fit in my 65litre sac!! I wouldn't have room for my tent or food!!!

Thanks for the recommendations. I've got the silk liner and an inflating bed-mat but it tends to be my feet that feel the cold. (Hate sleeping in socks!!) I'll check out the ideas.

I love smartwool socks!!!!!

Pull a binliner over the foot of your sleeping bag. You could also wrap the foot of your sleeping bag with something insulating, like newspaper or a fleece, before pulling the binliner over it. All this is easier done once you are in the bag.

I have a 15yo Ajungilak bag which is fabulous. I don't know whther they're still around, but very light and warm. Mid-range price,IIRC.

If you're a chilly sort, go for a 3- or 4-season bag (for UK use) with a double-ended zip.

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Most of the major outdoor retails such as Blacks, Cotswold, Nevis would probably sell them. They are a popular brand.

I've got my eye on an Ajungilak Kira - just trying to decide 3 or 4 season (probably 3). I wish someone would review it properly. It's ladies version of the Kompact which is a longstanding popular sleeping bag. (Ajungilak now marketed as Mammut in some shops).

You could always try Alpkit if you prefer down filling?

I have an old Ajungilak too but either it's not warm any more or I'm getting feeble, and it's quite bulky. When I first had it you'd get in and be toasty in less time than it took to say "my feet are feeling co.... oh not any more".

The Mammut Ajungilak would be a good choice for backpacking.It weighs 950g. It is a synthetic fill and amazingly washes at 60 degrees!!! Unheard of!

future sleeping bag!!

Meant to say 'My' future sleeping bag!!