Snugpak - Softie Elite 5 WGTE

It's probably worth pointing something out here: a lot of people, when they see "military gear", they assume it's the best quality. The reality is that military gear tends to be be manufactured for the cheapest price possible, because it has to be made in such large qualities. As such, while the gear is attractively priced, you're not necessarily getting the best performance, or even value for money. For example, the Elite 5 is rated to -15ºC, and weighs 2.4kg, which is really heavy. By comparison, the [Thermarest Saros 20 Synthetic Sleeping Bag](https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/saros-20-synthetic-sleeping-bag/) is rated similarly at -9ºC (more than enough for most camping in the UK), and weighs only 1.5kg, for roughly the same price. And yes, you should always be using an insulated mat under your sleeping bag. Their temperature rating assumes this to be the case, so removing the mat removes some of the bag's thermal rating at the same time.

I don't mind the size so I often end up using my hammock cocoon as a sleeping bag/quilt if I want lots of space. I also got a panel for my normal snugpak elite. I've looked at down bags, but I've had too many really wet trips to trust them even if the size and weight are appealing.

I'll just mention that my snugpak 'winter' bag is rated to -10C, but there's no way I'd use it in those temperatures. Take the rating with a pinch of salt. My Alpkit down bag (-7C comfort rating) is way warmer than the Snugpak. I don't know about the arctic bag, I have the modular system. And yes, get a decent mat.

The softie's come with compression straps, I used to sell Snugpak stuff for a living. The factory is in the same village. Either way Snugpak stuff is not light or compact but it's very warm even when wet. With what I know now I would go straight to good value down for a sleeping bag or quilt. (Aeigismax has insane value) I would pick a Snugpak jacket over a down jacket for really shitty British weather, SJ9 is my favourite. DM me for any snugpak questions 👌

I have a snugpack bag. It's a good bag for the price and I believe accurately reflects the temp rating. Plus they come with a sinch pack which is nice.

Yes the sleepingbag we use in the army are very cheap and are pure shit, i'll send Carinthia an email they make bad products.. We use our equipment 24/7 and in all seasons. Its an misconception because people buy the whole "military spec" therm and get some cheep Ali express shit from the internet. The only down side to the military sleepingbags is the weight and the bulk, other then that iff you dont mind it the carinthia bags are brilliant. For me the snugpak sleepingbag are to small in width.

I'm a huge fan of Snugpak bags. I've used them in all 4 seasons in Ontario and Alberta. In the arctic. Mountians and deserts in California, Afghanistan, and Iraq.  They're light, small pack size, and warm even when wet. There's probably newer fancier stuff out there now but Snugpak bags are worth looking at.

Snugpak has always been my go-to.

Love Snugpak. Would OP liable for tariffs though?

Snugpak make basically all you want from a sleeping bag. Bit more expensive but great night's sleep.