Sleeping bag recommendations sought

[Neeves]

I'm losing touch - but you all know that

What is this fascination with sleeping bags.

We have a queen sized berth with sheets, pillows and pillow cases and a Doona, or maybe you would recognise, duvet (both of which are simply fancy terms for an eiderdown). Most yachts have a decent forepeak or a Hilton Hotel style aft cabin - both of which will take 2 people plus sheets, pillows and a duvet. Even our X-99 had a double berth - though the comparison with a Hilton room would be difficult. To maintain a truly nautical theme our berth has a compass at the foot of the berth (next to the inward opening port light (which provides the ventilation), illuminated (warmly) so that we know when a front comes through (and its time to move on (or not).

If the need arises for alacrity - there are no zips or restraint for a panic stricken exit (not something I can find in the recesses of my memories).

Sleeping bags are for camping in tents, maybe, 4' high or are a derogatory term for.......



Jonathan

 

[Poignard]

“There are so many pleasant things about the sea life that one can put up with some discomforts."

Captain Josselyn “Down Easter Captain”

 

[TOKOLOSHI]

I want a new sleeping bag:

1. single
2. rectangular
3. washable
4. 3-season
5. zip on the left
6. up to £100
7. hood

Any recommendations, please?

And no, I don't want a coffin-shaped one; a duvet; a blanket; animal skins; or whatever! Just one meeting the specification above, please.

Best I ever bought was an ex MOD sleeping bag! Storage pockets as well! Used with a bag liner! 5 years and still in use!

 

[WoodyP]

One thing to note is the material the bag is made from. I had one that was a slippery shiny synthetic fabric that slid about like a slidy thing, especially if you were underway and trying to catch some sleep when off watch.

 

[Poignard]

Many thanks for all the well-intentioned replies.

Easy enough to sort the wheat from the chaff, but I am then left with the far more difficult task of sorting the wheat from the wheat; ie choosing which of those meeting my specification to buy.