Snugpak Elite 3 Sleeping Bag.
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- Опубліковано 1 гру 2019
- In this quick video we take a look at the Snugpak Elite 3 sleeping bag. The Elite range of sleeping bags ranges from the Elite 1 to the Elite 5, so there is a good choice to choose from depending on the time of year and destination in mind. It is a mid priced, synthetic sleeping bag that has been very reliable since having it and it comes with a few nice useful features. Please see links below to Snugpak's website. Thanks for watching...……
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Stellar video Mark! This one had it all. Scenery, camp cooking, nice review on some great kit. Always nice to see something from you in my you tube feed! Thanks for sharing Mark. Take care of cold brother! Remember, it's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in! Thanks again,
Jerry.
Hi Jerry, I hope you have been keeping well brother :) The cold is going now thanks. I am just getting ready for the next one lol. I've had a few already this year..... I had better start on the vitamins lol. Love the saying about the coffin lol. I haven't heard that one before :) Thank you for you kind words as always Jerry. It is a pleasure to hear from you :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
Brilliant video. Just bought one. Thanks again pal
Hi R, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend mate, all the best, Mark :)
I have just ordered the Softie elite 4 because I am a very cold sleeper, I have been using a higear ridgeline convertible for the last 5 years which is a 3 season bag with fleece liner when colder weather or a cotton liner in the summer and what sold me was the fact it could be turned back for us vertically challenged people. I have high hopes for the snugpak and by the looks of it this bag will serve me well and last me the rest of my camping life.
Wish you all the best and thank you for your review.
Hi Emma, I hope you are keeping well. Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I have been very happy with the Elite range of bags. I have a smaller 2 season bag, but I often take the warmer bag and just unzip it if it is too warm. I would rather be too warm than cold. I agree, I like how the bag can be clipped back to make it shorter. I first thought the clips were to hang the bag up to air it out etc, so it was a nice surprise to realise what they were really there for. Thanks again, have a great week, all the best, Mark 😀🌲🔥.
I bought this bag recently and am extremely pleased with it. The many features of it are fantastic - for them price. I watched and read many reviews; and yours is easily one of the best, most useful, and most comprehensive.
Fantastic, too, to read about your charity work etc.
All the best my man
Best wishes
R
Hi R, I hope you are keeping well mate. Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I agree, for the money they are a great bag. I hope you get plenty of use out of it 👍. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark 👍😀.
Thank you for another good review Mark. Much appreciated. I agree with you entirely that you need to turn 'with' the bag, not 'in' the bag. When I first used a mummy bag many years ago, I found it was down to a change of mindset and actually practicing the technique over time. I found it became second nature when I stuck with it! Thanks again.
Hi Octopus9611, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) It was the time old problem when trying to convert people from square shaped bags to mummy shaped. There was a time when mainly mummy bags were being sold and the older customers didn't seem to like the concept. But after a couple of uses like you say, they soon started to come around. Plus I find them warmer than a square bag as there s less space to warm up. Thanks again for taking the time :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
Thanks for the video! I was looking how to use my extra space on my new sleeping bag. I also learn new features that I didn't know !
Many thanks for watching 👍👍. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)
I use mine as my cold winter top quilt,works great blocks the wind. Snugpak makes great affordable gear.
Hi Derek, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍. I agree, for the money Snugpak produce some great kit. I also have an elite 2 that I use mainly in the summer. Have a great week Derek, all the best, Mark.
nice to see you out again Mark and well done as you did sound slightly under the weather. Thanks for the review, I was looking for a light, warm bag for winter hiking/camping. I did consider the elite 3, although a little on the heavy side it looked great in all other departments, I was very tempted! However I went for the slightly more expensive Rab accent 700 which has been excellent.
Thanks again Mark
Hi David, I hope you have been keeping well. The cold is going now thanks :) I'm just preparing myself for another lol. I think you did the right thing David. RAB in my opinion make some of the best outdoor gear there is. Especially their down gear. I have always like their gear. I have had a couple of bags and jackets in the past and they have always been excellent quality and you know how well they will perform. A little pricey, but well worth the money in the long run. Thanks for taking the time David :) It is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, seems like a good but that mate, it had so nifty features on it. I really like the idea of clipping it up to make it fit a smaller person.
Nice setup there too for the overnighter pal 👍.
Thanks for sharing Mark, all the best for the rest of the working week mate, Ant.
Hi Ant, many thanks for watching mate and for the great comment :) I agree, for the money they have some well thought out features on the bag. I have the elite 2 for summer use and that is the same. I hope you have a great week too Ant :) Thanks for taking the time mate, all the best, Mark :)
Mark Bailey no worries bud, your vids are class 👍
Good comprehensive review
I have the Elite 2 which is lighter and smaller
I am very pleased with the performance and temp ratings
I strongly recommend it
I use the Snugpac Paratex liner, which only weighs an extra 200g
Add significant warmth and keeps the bag clean which keeps it effective
Hi Neeman, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I agree the elite 2 is an awesome bag. I use one at work during the season, but tend to use it with a wool blanket with it, if it's needed. I will take a look at the Paratex liner. I could do with something lighter than a blanket, plus I ted to run out of space. Thanks again for taking the time.... it is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, very good video about the snugpack again learn a lot over here thanks!!!
Hi Robert, I hope you have been keeping well :) Many thanks as always for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great week, all the very best, Mark :)
Excellent review Mark & good to see you! Snugpak certainly placed a lot of planning in to this bag. Looks like a great choice for cooler environments. Here, I simply cover up with a bandanna and I’m sometimes too hot😂. Be well my friend!
Good evening Brian, I hope life is treating you well :) LOL, I wish I found it too hot wearing a bandanna. I would probably have to wear it under a woolly hat lol. I agree, Snugpak make some interesting kit and it always seems well priced over here. I wish I lived in a bit of you hot climate. It has been about -2 in the mornings and I'm having to spend 30 minuets scraping ice off the windscreen before I have to driving to work. Then I spend the rest of the day breaking ice off the lakes and boats at work :( Roll on Spring lol. Thanks for taking the time Brian...… it is always great to hear from you. All the best, Mark :)
great to see u pal..👍
Hi Kevin, I hope you have been keeping well mate :) Many thanks as always for taking the time to watch and for the comment :) It is always a pleasure to hear from you, Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
Thanks for the review, been thinking of getting a Snugpak bag, especially since they're lighter weight and more compact.
Hi Jeff, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) The Elite rand of bags are a good choice if you a looking for a mid priced bag, or a lot of people have mentioned their special forces bag which again isn't too expensive and has a central zip instead of a side zip. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)
Nice breakfast....
Awesome 2 different fabric sleeping bag. I like the shape of it as well. Good to see you camp out buds. I think ghey design this to be use for hammock camper as well...as it can be use as top quilt with nice footbox. Thanks for sharing the video.
Hi Joel, I hope you have been keeping well brother :) Yes bacon and eggs is the staple diet here lol. That and fish and chips ;) I agree, it is a greet bag for hammock camping. I haven't used it like a top quilt, but have used it in the same way as I do on the ground and it has been very warm :) Thanks for taking the time as always brother. It is always great to hear from you, all the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 keep up the good work boss Mark! Salute! 👏🏻 - Joel
Awesome! You make my day), good review!
Hi Carl, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I hope you are keeping well, all the best, Mark :)
Great review matey very in-depth and a great bag I have a snug pak ultra light which is great for summer the do make good stuff, cheers for sharing matey 😀👍👍
Hi Trev, many thanks for stopping by mate and taking the time to comment :) It is always great to hear from you :) I have an elite 2 that I have had for a number of years that I use in the warmer weather, but I will have to check out their ultralight..... I'm getting no younger and could do with less weight lol. Thanks again Trev.... have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)
Looks like a good bag Mark, thanks for the good review. Can't beat the eggs, bacon, and a good cup of tea. Stay well and take care.
Hi Quinn, many thanks for stopping by and for the comment :) It is always great to hear from you. Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
Great review Mark, I really like Snugpak sleeping bags alot, I used to use the Special Forces 2 bag in the Army. I use there Travelpak 2 for the warmer months. I was looking at the elite 4 for the colder months, but I ended up investing in the Snugpak Softie Expansion 4, it's supposed to be good down to -10. I like how light and how small they compress but still keep great warmth. I hope you're well mate, take care.
Hi Andy, I hope you are keeping well mate :) It is always great to hear from you :) I was looking at the Special forces bags when I was looking at the spec. I like how they use a central zip which has always seemed interesting. I have never seem the expansion bags close up, but looking on line they seem a quality bag. I have also used their hammocks on and off for a number of years and for the cost, they have been a good buy. Thanks for taking the time Andy :) Have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, Hope you're keeping well mate and managed to shake off your cold. Sounds like a good sleeping bag. I've got a Snugpak coat which is light to warm and really warm. Thanks for all your great, informative videos this year Mark and look forward to seeing your future ones. Have a really Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. All the best. Mel Clarke. ps Finally got round to finishing off the tinder pouch!!
Good review Mark, I have the same bag and love it!
Hi Andy, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I hope you have a great week. Take care, all the best, Mark :)
Very informative Mark. Looks a good bag. As a hammock dweller I have just invested in the Snugpak Coccoon, first outing next weekend. Hope you are feeling better. Cheers Sel
Good afternoon Sel, I hope you have been keeping well mate :) Many thanks as always for watching and for the comment...… it is always a pleasure to hear from you. I have heard that the Cocoon is a great piece of kit. I am toying with the idea of getting an under quilt for the winter, but I like how the Cocoon completely covers the hammock. Mmmmm, something for the Christmas list lol. You will have to let me know how you got on with it mate :) Have a good un mate..... I might be out myself again over the weekend, so hopefully the rain will ease a little. Have a great weekend Sel..... all the best, Mark :)
Haha nice one Mark, I was thinking exactly the same thing about a handle on the bag as you mentioned it 🙂. Can't understand why they've missed tgat one out. I think they are a great bag. I've had no issues all year round with mine. Never had to use the baffle system and find them very comfy. Sometimes find the zip gets stuck on the material which can be a pain but I rate them for the money 👍. Can't beat some egg n bacon n a brew in the morning 🙂. Cheers Mark, have a top week 👍
Hi Rick, I hope you are keeping well mate and things are going well :) Yeah I know what you mean about the handle. It's sometimes the smaller details that can make some good or a pain in the ass lol. As bags go, they are great for the money. I have an elite 2 for the warmer weather. That is a pain for getting snagged up lol. According to Snugpak they started sewing a webbing strip behind the zip to stop the fabric snagging, but it still has a tendency to do it ;( Yeah thought I would treat myself to a mini fry up. I was hoping the bacon would fight my cold off lol. Thanks for taking the time Rick, have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)
Very good show thanks
Hi Willis, I hope you have been keeping well my friend :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment as always :) It is always great to hear from you. All the very best, Mark :)
Thanks for the review Mark, I was always hesitant with Snugpak due to MCQ's video where he was quite dissapointed with one model he bought, he was saying it was rated down to I think -10, it wasn't near that temp and he said he was considerably cold all night. But, as we were due to go on a family trip and were short on one decent bag I went for one, and the trip was unfortunately cancelled, but all is good at least we have a spare and I can also use it when I get tired of lugging the Army Arctic bag around! haha
Cool buddy, catch you soon
Hi Chris, I hope you are keeping well mate and the weather has eased a bit. I have just got back in and the wind and rain was starting to pick up again. For the money the sungpak elite range are a decent bag. I don't tend to take much notice of the low temp on a bag and look more at the comfort rating. I doubt I could cope to -10 in it either, but adding a liner would help out in lower temps. I agree, If I was looking for a cold weather bag, then it would something like a RAB down filled sleeping bag. But then the price jumps from £90 to £300. But for most UK weather the snugpak bags have worked great for me. I have an elite 2 that I use in the summer. I hope you find it works out OK for you Chris.... Like you say, you have your Artic bag for cold weather and the snugpak for all other times. Roll on spring ay :) Have a great weekend Chris, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark! Nice sleeping bag. Especially the 2 zipper system is a cool idea. I have never seen something like this before.
Get well soon brother!
ATB André
Hi Andre, I hope you are keeping well brother and having a nice week ;) I agree, the baffle system is a clever idea. I have seen them sold separately for expensive down bags, but like I mentioned I have never seen them on a bag of this price before. Plus it is always with the bag, so you wont loose or forget it :) Thank you for the get well brother...…. the cold is on its way out now. I'm just hanging on in there for the next one lol. Take care, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark. Another very in depth review mate. I own a Snugpak Softie Elite jacket and if the sleeping bags are anything like that then they must be some cracking bits of kit. Thanks for sharing mate and if I don't get to message you again before the holidays I'd like to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas. Be safe and be lucky mate. Wol.
Hi Wol, I hope life has been treating you well mate :) I agree, Snugpak make some excellent kit for the money. We used to sell a lot of the Softie jackets and trousers to the local squaddies that would use the shop I worked in at the time. Most were wearing them during the Gulf war as they said it was bitter at night. The way the weather is here at the moment, I could do with one myself lol. The same here Wol :) I should speak to you before Christmas, but if not, you have a great one too mate :) They soon come around!!! Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
Good morning Mark. That bag has a pretty impressive set of features! Nice you could grab a quick overnighter buddy and you're doing well.Take care🌲👍🍻
Good afternoon Wade, I hope life has been treating you well mate :) Yeah for the money snugpak make some decent gear. I have used their sleeping bags and had a couple of their hammocks over the years. I used to sell a lot of snugpak gear to our local soldiers during the Gulf war...… back in the day lol. Thanks for taking the time Wade.... it is always great to hear from you, all the very best, Mark :)
Not sure on how I came across your videos. But very nice job I think I’ll keep en eye on your videos in the future
Hi D Collins, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm glad you found the channel :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
You have to hand it to Snugpak their gear is second to non, I use an old Military winter bag which I have had for years as it is box shape as opposed to a Mummy style which I find restricting. Unfortunately it is Large and Heavy which makes my Winter Kit that I take out Silly Heavy. Great upload as usual Mark stay safe Brother.
Hi brother, I hope you are having a nice week so far :) I agree, for the price Snugpak make some excellent gear. I used their softie jackets for a number of years, so when I was looking for a sleeping bag I thought I would give them a try.... and have been very happy with it. Saying that, you can't beat the winter bag that you have. I know a few people that use the ex military issue arctic bags and they swear by them. A little heavy, But if you life depends on keeping warm, then weight isn't too much of a problem. Thanks for taking the time as always. It is always great to hear from you...… all the best, Mark :)
I like it. I like that foot box area. I’m definitely going to check it out. 👍
Hi Jason, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment mate :) I agree, for anyone looking for a decent mid priced bag it has some good features. I like how it can be clipped to adjust the length. Very useful for short people like me lol. Thanks again and have a great day, all the best, Mark :)
Nice review Mark, i have it but haven't used it in a while might give it a airing on Sunday I'm heading out after work for an over nighter. atb Colin.
Hi Colin, I hope you have had a nice week mate :) Many thanks for stopping by as always..... it is always great to hear from you :) Have a good over nighter mate..... I hope the weather is kind to you :) Thanks again mate...… all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, looks like a really good sleeping bag. I am a fan of Snugpak, being that I have their jungle bag, special forces bivvy and patrol poncho, they have been well used and been great products. Hope you enjoyed your overnighter and are doing well, take care mate 👍🙂
Hi Mike, I hope you are having a nice week so far mate :) I agree, Snugpak make some excellent gear. I was recently looking at their special forces bag. I like how it has the central zip for easy access. Plus I think they do a special forces sleep system if my memory serves me well. We used to sell loads of snugpak gear to our local soldiers. They used to go for the softie jacket and trousers mainly. They said they were ideal for night time use when they were over in the Gulf. If it's good enough for them, it is certainly good enough for me lol. Thanks again Mike..... take care, all the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 I'm good thanks Mark 🙂 yeah the bivvy came with a special forces sleep system tag, and the centre zip is very handy. Hope the rest of your week goes well 🙂
Nice one Mark. Looks like a good quality bag at a reasonable price. Take care my friend!
Hi Rich, I hope you have been keeping well my friend. I imagine it has started to get cold over there now. I have been scraping the windscreen all week here!! Roll on spring lol. Thanks for taking the time as always Rich :) It is great to hear from you..... take care, all the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 Yes going to be a long winter. Averaging -5C daily. The UK is lucky to have the Gulf Stream to keep the temperature bearable. Have a great week!
@@richhoule3462 Brrrrr -5 every day.... that's cold!! Funny you should mention the Gulf stream. I was watching a documentary about it not too long ago saying how it is slowing down. They recon it can stop and reverse due to the extra colder water mixing with it. I'm sure that's already happened lol. Your not on your own Rich, they have given a few cold weeks out here. Wrap up my friend :) Speak to you soon, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, great overview - glad to see you out camping too, hope it went well otherwise the cold?
when looking for a bag Snugpak was an option but I was really doing my research then came across an MCQ video where he was quite dissapointed with one he had, he said he was quite cold and the bag definitely was not as warm as advertised, this made me just go for the Brit Army Arctic bag for the cold months.
I was out last tuesday night, under a basha and combining the bag with the Brit army bivvy for the extra layer, with me its the nose that suffers! and sometimes in the knee caps
cheers buddy
Hi Chris, I hope you are keeping well mate. It sounds like you have been out having a good time :) Yeah the cold is going now thanks mate. I'm just getting ready for the next one lol. A lot of people I know use the British army Arctic bags and love them. I have slept in them a couple of times and I agree they are very warm. I think they were the down ones I was using at the time. I will hopefully speak to you before Christmas mate, but if not I would like to take this opportunity to wish a merry Christmas and hope you and your family have a great time. Cheers mate, it is always great to hear from you.... all the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 Hey Mark, many thanks all the best wishes to you and family too!
I thought my bag was down but it turns out its the newer synthetic which is quite warm but probably not as good as down.
Enjoy, cheers
Chris
LOL, that should be light to wear and really warm. Cheers
Nice to see you out and about mate. I could do with a lighter bag but I love my bouncing bomb arctic bag. Hope your cold clears up soon mate. All the best Dave
Hi Dave, I hope you have been keeping well mate :) Cheers mate.... the cold is on the way out now. So I'm just getting ready for another lol. Yeah you can't beat the bouncing bomb mate. They have stood the test of time and I always see them knocking around. I could imagine it strapped to the back of the bike on one of your travels mate :) Thanks again Dave. Have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)
I'm good thanks mate I'm a proud dad of a 5 day old little girl called Freya 😁 I haven't been anywhere on a overnighter with my bike but it's on the cards for next year. The bag takes up most of my humongous rucksack though lol. If I lighten the load I could get a petromax skillet 😁
@@MrRealdealdd Hi Dave..... that's brilliant news mate CONGRATULATIONS to you both :) Sorry for the late reply mate, I had to get up early this morning so I didn't realise that you had got back in touch. Freya is a nice name mate :) Very modern. I wish you all the best, and hope you don't have too many sleepless nights.... all the very best, Mark :)
Hi mate unfortunately she sleeps all day and wakes up constantly through the night lol. I named her after the viking goddess and her second name anne after my grandmother 😁 I haven't had much work on so it's not too bad on the sleep side of it. Does your place stay open all year ?
@@MrRealdealdd LOL, Sleeps all day and stays awake through the night...… she sounds like me when I was younger ;) It is a lovely name that you chose. Yes mate the café is open all over the winter. I finished last week until the spring, so I am starting some volunteering work until then. I have found a place out in the country that helps adults with mental health needs. They have a few lakes and country walks and were after someone to help with the work on lakes and ground maintenance etc. It sounds right up my street. The only snag is I don't get paid lol. I hope you have a great week ahead mate and mange to get some day kips ;) Take care, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark - how you getting on mate? Well I trust. This was a thorough review - nothing less from you. I use the Elite 3 a lot. In fact both Paul and me were Snugpak fans if you like. It's funny I never knew about folding and clipping the bottom 1/3 like that. Thanks for sharing. Well, take care out there. We're almost through this thing. All the best. Mark
Hi Mark, I hope you are keeping well mate 👍. I'm all good here thanks Mark. I will be glad when we can start to get out again. Hopefully they are going to relax things from next week. It will be interesting to see the state of things when we can get back to work. I know a few people who have permanently lost their jobs because of the restrictions. I agree mate, snugpak make some decent kit. I used to use their softie jackets quite a lot when I was younger. I love the elite sleeping bags. The clip is a simple but good solution for me. I'm not the tallest person in the world lol. Thanks for taking the time Mark, it is always great to hear from you. Take care and stay safe, all the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 A pleasure Mark. I'm doing alright. Aaah, this thing has hit a lot of people hard. I feel for them I really do. It's terrible. Hoping they find their way. As for the snugpak it is versatile. Have a good weekend Mark. Peace!
Hola amigo disculpa mi tardanza en comentar tu video..la verdad no lo avia visto 🙈buen video como siempre me encanta todos tus materiales para bushcraft..todo es muy bueno..Saludos desde ARGENTINA ABRAZO
Hi Viviana, many thanks for watching and for your kind words :) It is always a pleasure to hear from you. I'm glad that you like the videos :) I appreciate you saying so :) Have a great week my friend, all the best, Mark :)
Great review as always Mark and what a great sleeping bag I'm a warm person so that would suit me but I'm not in the market for a sleeping bag just yet but will try and remember this one it's like a sleeping bag version of a swiss army knife take care Mark have a great xmas to you and your family and I will reply to your comment later 😁👍
Hi Carl, many thanks for watching mate and for the great comment :) May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a great Christmas mate. Hopefully you will get something nice mate :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
Hello Mark I never got around to getting one of these, dont know why? always used the standard issue bag even though it was much heavier you certainly sound like you got a cold mate but I too like to be out with a cold instead of incubating the bugger at home, dont forget your invite up here at some point, in the mean time take care and get well soon and happy holidays regards Matt
Hi Matt, I hope you are keeping well mate :) I agree, I would rather be outside with a cold. It seems to clear it out lol. Yeah as sleeping bags go, the snugpak are a decent bag for the money. Their special forces bags are supposed to be very good as well. They have a central zip instead of the side zip. Thanks Matt, I will defiantly be taking you up on your very kid offer mate. A spring camp would be nice :) Thanks as always for watching..... it is always great to hear from you mate. Have a great week, and may I wish you and your family a great Christmas too, if I don't speak to you before :) Take care Matt, all the best, Mark :)
the zips do snag if you're not careful but they're still great value... just never pay the RRP
Hi Sebastian, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you are keeping well, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, thanks for another informative video. I would be grateful if you could tell me about the smock you are wearing as it looks both comfortable and warm. Thanks in advance and maybe an idea for your next review? Thanks again Marcus.
Hi Marcus, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) The smock is an old Napapijri Skidoo jacket. Mine is about 20 years old, but looking recently on the Napapijri website, it is still a model that they still make. I think it was one of the first jackets that they designed. They are very warm and hard wearing. I hope this helps Marcus...… if you need any further info, just let me know. All the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 Thank you for the prompt reply, I would never of guessed your smock was 20 years old. Anyway I have found the website and have had a chance to get a first look at the specs etc. Keep up the good work, cheers Marcus
This is a great review! I'm torn between elite 3 or 4. I'm a cold sleeper and plan on using my bag down to 0°. Any advice you might have for this?
Hi Sudarshan, many thanks for watching :) I find the elite 3 is a decent bag for cooler temps, but if you feel the cold then the elite 4 goes down to around -10. For temps down to 0 then the elite 3 will be ideal, plus it is a little smaller when packed.
Hi mark does the elite 3 fit into the bottom of savotta ok cus thinking of buying both also do u recommend a lightweight bivi bag thx?
Hi Mick, I hope you are keeping well mate. The elite 3 does fit in the bottom of the savotta pack. I do have to compress it down so it fits, but once its done it drops in nicely. Other wise you could put it in a dry bag and fasten it on the underneath of the pack if it is taking up too much space. They have both been a good buy and well worth the money. As for a bivi bag it depends on how much money you want to spend. I have used a couple of RAB and Terra Nova bivi bags over the years, but the Dutch army bivi bags seem to be popular. Military Mart is a good place to look for them. I hope this helps, all the best, Mark :)
Thx for that mark I’m definitely getting them 2 items, slimming kit down so gonna try find lighter bivi, got military ones so mite look at snugpak or hunka xl not too pricey either, thx for 2 bags though you made my mind up on that one👍👍
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Thank you Lutt'nPiet Outdoor :) Have a great weekend my friend all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark, how does it compare thermally to the British army arctic bag?
Hi Alan, I hope you have been keeping well mate :) If you were looking for something to go down low in it's temperature rating, then the British Army arctic bag would be the best option. They are more bulky than the Snugpak, plus you usually get a choice of hollow fill or down. But for the type of use I need a bag for, then the Snugpak bags do me. I would also imaging that the issue sleeping bags are more robust. If you like the look the of the arctic bags, snugpak make a special forces sleeping bag that is similar. I was just talking to a guy who said he used the special forces bags during his time in the army. Thanks for taking the time Alan, have a great week, all the best, Mark :)
High Mark
Good review. Just had one delivered today and plan to use it in the garden tomorrow. It’s going to be minus 4 but I’ll layer up!😁 Do you store it hanging up or just loose in it’s bag? ATB🏕
Hi Warwickshireoutdoors, I hope you have been keeping well mate 👍. If possible I hang mine behind the back of a door or in the wardrobe. I was told that synthetic bags can be stored for longer in the stuff sacks compared to a down filled bag, but I prefer to keep them stored hanging to help to stop the fibers from crushing. They are a great bag. It had gone a bit nippy out hasn't it lol. Enjoy your night out in it 👍. Have a great week, all the best, Mark 😀👍🌲🌲.
@@markbailey2981 ok thanks. 👍
After some research, I too have decided to buy the Elite 4.
Where did you buy your bag from ?
I found a couple of suppliers online, but both have several poor reviews, so if anything goes wrong with the bag, maybe there would be difficulties.
I know the bag is available on Amazon, but having had no experience with Amazon I’m not too sure about their customer services. Sadly
there doesn’t seem to be a local supplier.
Hi Brian, I hope you are keeping well mate. If I remember correctly I bought mine from Amazon or eBay. The main thing with buying from Amazon is the returns policy. If you decide you don't want it, they are happy to get them back :) For the money they are a decent bag. A few of my mates own them and they have been very happy with them. I think they did have an issue with the zipper getting stuck, but they say that they fixed that problem. Many thanks for watching, all the best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 many thanks for your detailed reply.
Nice vid 👍 Do you know of any cheap way to turn a softie elite 2 into a bag suitable for winter ? . . . I'm not tight, just skint 😃
Hi Rob, many thanks for watching mate and taking the time to comment :) I have an elite 2 that I mainly use in the summer. But when I have used it in cooler weather I have added either a sleeping bag liner or used it with a wool blanket. It seemed to do well for me. Or you could buy a cheap two season sleeping bag and use one inside the other. My mate did that for years...… but he was tight lol. Thanks again Rob... have a great week mate, all the best, Mark :)
Hi Mark - Do you still use the bag? Would you say that it is ok for summer usage as well or could I get too hot (well UK hot)? Thanks for the very good video.
Hi saxoncrow, I last used the bag a couple of months ago. I find it ideal for most of the year, but on hot nights I tend to sleep on top of the bag. It can be vented by opening the zip if it is too warm, but overall it is good for all times of the year. They also make a few lighter bags if you are looking for something with a lower temp rating.
@@markbailey2981 thanks Mark. That's very helpful. Atb best mate
Hi Mark
Great video. Am looking for a budget-friendly, lightweight, 3 / 4 season bag. The elite looks great but is perhaps a little heavy compared to some (I want to do some long distance walks and for us oldies weight is an issue 😅), but the price is good.
Hope you're well. Always look forward to your videos.
Warm regards
Imran
Good morning Imran, I hope you have been keeping well 👍. I agree for long distance walking I would also opt for a lighter bag, but for local trips they are a great bag. Roll on Spring and hopefully get back to work 👍😀. Have a great week my friend, all the best, Mark 😀👍🌲🌲.
Take care, buddy
Hi Mate, sent you a couple of emails, hope you’re OK
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Good morning Michael, I'm OK thanks mate. I got your email last night thanks :) I sent you a quick reply. It was very much appreciated mate. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)
You’re most welcome Mark
Have a great day. 👍🏻
Another great video Mark. This Sleeping bag would be fine for mt here in North Carolina for most of the year, but even here, I've seen it get down to 10 degrees F. I also have a hard time with cold and love the heat. Some say I'm part reptile, hehe. I've been known to comfortably lay in the sun when the mercury reached 107 degree F. Maybe there is something to what some say about me mate. For that I'm using a 0 degree F. sleeping bag. with an inflatable mat when it gets cold. I guess I'd probably opt for the Elite 5. The only level 4 I'm finding on Amazon is the Tactical series which costs over twice as much, so the Elite 5 would be my choice.
If you don't like the compression sack this one may work for you. www.amazon.com/M-Tac-Nylon-Sleeping-Compression-Sack/dp/B07CQ4HWBC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=M-Tac+Nylon+Military+Compression+Bag&qid=1575296774&sr=8-3 Check the dimensions first though to make sure it will work for your Snugpak. I have one of these and it's extremely tough. As far as I can tell it would easily meet military standards. It's constructed of what appears to be some kind of Cordura fabric, not thin rip stop nylon.
Once again, I really enjoyed your video brother. You have a blessed day.
Hi Eric, I hope you have been keeping well brother :) Many thanks for stopping by and for the great comment. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Boy 107 degrees F is too hot for me. Here it tends to be about 60ish for most of the year. I would melt lol. Thanks for the link to the stuff sack. I will check them out once I has replied to the comments :) Thanks again and have a great week brother, all the very best, Mark :)
@@markbailey2981 I used to be unaware of my hypothyroidism but now it's being treated, and that may have been why it was never too hot for my. Now my body is more normalized, but I still prefer when it's in the 80's or 90's.
Thanks for always responding to my comments. No thanks needed, it's always my pleasure to chat with you brother.
All i wanted was to see how small you could compress it. 😢
I watched for 2 minutes and not even a start on a sleeping bag! Couldn't go on!