29-12-13, 09:27 PM
Love to help, but I threw money at the problem :lol
I agree with RobG, fleece liners are pretty good and shouldn't break the bank. I once camped at the top of a wooded hill on the Wye Valley walk and awoke to find a few inches of snow everywhere - with a cheap synthetic sleeping bag and a fleece liner, I simply didn't notice the cold that night. Take full thermals too - comfortable to sleep in and a big difference. And some thick, warm socks. I've also used a woolly hat in the bag on really freezing nights. Also, wrap whatever you're using for a pillow in a fleece layer (I use a fleece pullover) - it doesn't absorb much moisture and is far more comfortable than any materials that will get damp with condensation and your breath.
If you have a Go Outdoors store nearby, I recommend purchasing a discount card - only £5 for a year, and you'll recover that on the first largish buy you do.
I personally use a lightweight air bed on a foam cell roll mat - air beds get cold from the cold ground, although some now have an insulating layer inside (but those ones tend to be expensive too). The foam mat prevents that.
I hope some of these suggestions help
I agree with RobG, fleece liners are pretty good and shouldn't break the bank. I once camped at the top of a wooded hill on the Wye Valley walk and awoke to find a few inches of snow everywhere - with a cheap synthetic sleeping bag and a fleece liner, I simply didn't notice the cold that night. Take full thermals too - comfortable to sleep in and a big difference. And some thick, warm socks. I've also used a woolly hat in the bag on really freezing nights. Also, wrap whatever you're using for a pillow in a fleece layer (I use a fleece pullover) - it doesn't absorb much moisture and is far more comfortable than any materials that will get damp with condensation and your breath.
If you have a Go Outdoors store nearby, I recommend purchasing a discount card - only £5 for a year, and you'll recover that on the first largish buy you do.
I personally use a lightweight air bed on a foam cell roll mat - air beds get cold from the cold ground, although some now have an insulating layer inside (but those ones tend to be expensive too). The foam mat prevents that.
I hope some of these suggestions help