Goose Down Sleeping Bags
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- SLAAPLEKKER 400 and 800 Goose Down Mummy Sleeping Bags Filling: 400g/800g White Goose Down
- Weight: 950g/1350g
- Size: 210cm x 80cm/50cm
- Comfort Temp Range: +10°C to +20°C and 0°C to +10°C
- Pack Size: 26cm x 18cm and 30cm x 20cm
- 3/4 Length YKK 2-way Zipper (left side only)
Includes: Stuff Sack & Linen Storage Bag
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SALE - SALE - SALE - SALE - SALE
DOWN SLEEPING BAG SALE
We bought far too many of these sleeping bags, underestimating the space they take up when out of their compression sacks and hung up so that the down remains lofty.
We have therefore decided to keep these on sale until we drastically reduce the numbers... which gives you the opportunity to 'bag' a bargain!
SLAAPLEKKER 400 & 800 Goose Down Mummy Sleeping Bags
(SLAAPLEKKER - Dutch - meaning: 'SLEEPWELL')
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SLAAPLEKKER 400
Features:
Features:
- Shell Fabric: Airlight Polyamide (400T 20D Nylon with a DWR Coating)
- Fill: 90% White Goose Down/10% Goose Feather (400g total)
- Fill Power: 800FP
- Total Weight: 950g
- Season: 1/2 UK
- Shape: Mummy
- Length: 210cm
- Width: 80cm (shoulders) - 50cm (foot)
- Colour: Pea Green
- Box Foot
- Shoulder Draft Baffle
- 3/4 Length YKK 2-way Zipper (left side)
- Full length Zipper Baffle
- Pack size: 26cm x 18cm
- Temperature Range: Comfort +10° ~ +20° C with a lower limit of +5° C
- Comes with a Stuff Sack and a Linen Storage Bag
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SLAAPLEKKER 800
Features:
Features:
- Shell Fabric: Airlight Polyamide (400T 20D Nylon with a DWR Coating)
- Fill: 90% White Goose Down/10% Goose Feather (800g total)
- Fill Power: 800FP
- Total Weight: 1350g
- Season: 2/3 UK
- Shape: Mummy
- Length: 210cm
- Width: 80cm (shoulders) - 50cm (foot)
- Colour: Fire Orange
- Box Foot
- Shoulder Draft Baffle
- 3/4 Length YKK 2-way Zipper (left side)
- Full length Zipper Baffle
- Pack Size: 30cm x 20cm
- Temperature Range: Comfort 0° ~ +10° C with a lower limit -5° C
- Comes with a Stuff Sack and a Linen Storage Bag
So, we bit the bullet and decided to invest in our own brand sleeping bags. As with our tents we wanted to offer something that is both good quality and relatively affordable, hence providing real value for money.
On careful consideration we looked into ethically-sourced goose down for the filling, and to keep things uncomplicated, just two weights of mummy-shape sleeping bags – basically a UK summer 1/2 season version and a UK 3/4 season version. Being a relatively small family business, we do not have the luxury of providing sleeping bags in multiple weights, multiple sizes, multiple colours, zip options, etc, so we opted for a sleeping bag with just the two different down fill weights, with a left hand side zipper only, and a size that will comfortably accommodate most people. When I say a size that will comfortably accommodate most people, I'm referring to the fact that most people will actually fit inside the sleeping bags, but if you are shorter than around 5ft 8ins and/or a small build then you may find our current SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags a little on the large side.
We decided on goose down as our filling for a number of reasons. Firstly goose down is one of the very best natural insulators that there is, so the warmth to weight ratio is extremely good, and not only does goose down compress extremely well but it can have a much longer lifespan than synthetic fill if looked after. Goose down provides a lower carbon footprint compared to a synthetic fill and is naturally environmentally friendly as it will decompose if left to nature, so much better for the planet.
The result is our SLAAPLEKKER Goose Down Sleeping Bags. Available with either 400g or 800g fill. The actual fill is 90% quality goose down and 10% goose feather, with a fill power (FP) of 800. Eleven independent horizontal box wall chambers help prevent cold spots and confine the down within the given area while also allowing it to loft.
The SLAAPLEKKER 400 comes in pea green and has a total weight of 950g. The SLAAPLEKKER 800 comes in fire orange and has a total weight of 1350g. Weights include the stuff sack. Size-wise, our sleeping bags are 210cm in length by 80cm at the shoulders by 50cm at the foot and will fit someone up to around 6ft 2ins in height.
Bearing in mind that both our SLAAPLEKKER 400 and 800 are physically the same size, the SLAAPLEKKER 400 with only half as much goose down insulation compared to the 800 will feel quite thin as obviously there is less down to fill the chambers. But this is the reason why we deem the 400 as a summer 1/2 season backpacking bag. If you sleep particularly cold and the extra 400 grams in weight is not a major issue, then it may be worth opting for the SLAAPLEKKER 800 as you always have the option of undoing the zipper.
Something that can easily confuse the warmth rating of any sleeping bag is not only the conditions under which the sleeping bag is used, but what the user actually wears with regards to clothing inside the sleeping bag, whether or not a liner is used, and indeed how thermally efficient their sleeping mattress/pad is. Even in very cold conditions the ultralight backpacker will use the lightest sleeping bag that they can possibly get away with and simply keep multiple layers of clothes on inside the sleeping bag at night. They have to carry their clothes anyway, so this keeps the overall weight of their pack down to a minimum. Other people are more comfortable with less clothes on inside a sleeping bag, and prefer to opt for a heavier but with warmer sleeping bag. That said, you should always at least wear socks and a base layer of clothing in your sleeping bag - sleeping 'au naturel' is not advised in any sleeping bag, but especially in a down sleeping bag which will require specialist washing!
The temperature rating of any given sleeping bag can always be a little controversial as it tends to be subjective due to the fact that everyone’s body is different, and there are always other factors that come into play. Furthermore some manufacturers do seem to greatly exaggerate the ratings. You will easily find down sleeping bags with the same weight of fill (or less) than our SLAAPLEKKER's, being promoted as having temperature ratings far, far lower... How do they achieve this? Well they don't, and they can't, as you will find if you check out various reviews on any particular sleeping bag, it's simply a selling tactic to make you think that the sleeping bag is warmer than it really is, and quite frankly, it's deceitful, if not downright dangerous. A given weight of good goose (or duck) down can only provide so much insulation against the cold. For this reason it is a good idea to look at the amount of fill and the fill power of the filling in order to more accurately compare and assess the temperature ratings of various sleeping bags.
So what about our SLAAPLEKKER's? Well, as a conservative guide, our SLAAPLEKKER 400 has comfort rating range of +10° ~ +20° C with a lower limit of +5° C, whilst our SLAAPLEKKER 800 has a comfort temperature range rating of 0° ~ +10° C with a lower limit of -5° C.
However, if I now compare our SLAAPLEKKER 400 to my Vango Venom 300, then size-wise they are identical at 210cm x 80cm with 50cm at the foot end, but the Vango has a 300g fill of down and weighs in at 900g, whereas our SLAAPLEKKER 400 has 400g fill of down and weighs in at 950g. They both have 3/4 length zippers. The 400T 20D shell material of our SLAAPLEKKER is very resistant to down leakage, whereas the 30D mini ripstop material used on my Vango does seem prone to shedding a little down, with down poking through the material in various places on mine. The 400T 20D polyamide shell material of our SLAAPLEKKER's is a more tightly woven, lighter material than Vango's heavier 30D mini-ripstop nylon which probably alleviates the down shedding. But here's the most important thing. Bearing in mind that the Vango Venom 300 has 100g less down fill than our SLAAPLEKKER 400, the manufacturers give it a useable temperature rating of 0°C ~ +20°C, with a lower comfort temperature of +5°C. If this temperature rating can be trusted (and I've never personally used my Vango below around +10°C... for which it was fine), then this obviously bodes well for our SLAAPLEKKER with its additional 100g fill of down.
The shell fabric on both of our SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags is Airlight polyamide - 400T 20D nylon with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating. This Airlight polyamide shell is tear resistant with a very supple, silky smooth finish. Both sleeping bags also feature a box foot for extra comfort, a hood pull cord, shoulder baffle and a left side ¾ length two-way YKK zipper, compression stuff sack and a linen storage bag. Please note that all of our SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags feature a left side zipper only.
As mentioned above, not only is goose down a fantastic insulator, but it will compress down far more than any given equivalent temperature rated synthetic filling, and the stuff sacks do a great job of reducing the overall pack size when being carried.
With the included stuff sacks our SLAAPLEKKER 800 will compress down to a size of 30cm x 20cm whilst our SLAAPLEKKER 400 will compress down to a size of just 26cm x 18cm.
The horizontal box wall baffles each contain a set amount of down with enough room for the down to fully loft. From time to time the down fill can migrate to low points and/or clump together, so always give a down bag a good shake before use in order to distribute the down throughout the baffles. Shaking the sleeping bag also allows the down to fully expand and loft after being in a compressed state.
Though our SLAAPLEKKER's feature a good quality YKK zipper, the anti-snag guard may not be quite as elaborate or as effective as much more expensive sleeping bags, so just take a little time and care when using the zipper.
These sleeping bags feature hanging tags at the foot end to allow you to hang up and air them out when necessary.
Please note: Our SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags are stored uncompressed. We only put them in their compression stuff sacks prior to sending them out to you. And we don’t send them out in their most compressed state… they will compress further.
For storage at your home, the linen bag provided will allow the down to remain uncompressed and lofted and hence remain far more effective in the long run, so always store your sleeping bag in the linen bag when not in use backpacking.
Before use always remember to really ruffle your sleeping bag and give it a good shake to help the down start to loft. Also, take it out of the stuff sack as early as possible before use in order to allow the down to decompress and naturally loft, which it will do over a period of time. When not in use store in the linen bag provided. Always turn your sleeping bag inside out and air for a time before storing.
For more information on sleeping bags, check out this website: The truth about sleeping bags
Helpful note: Once you have your SLAAPLEKKER out of its compression stuff sack and all fluffed up, you may just wonder, how the hell are you going to get it back in its little compression sack? Well we call it ‘turn and scrunch’. Start with the foot end of the sleeping bag and stuff it to the bottom of the compression sack, then continually turn and scrunch the rest of the bag in a little at a time… it will fit!
For information on how to repack your sleeping bag check out this YouTube video: How to pack your sleeping bag
SLEEPING BAG LINER: Unlike synthetic sleeping bags, you can’t just throw a down sleeping bag into a washing machine, and biological washing powders will have a seriously detrimental effect on the down, so great care has to be taken even if hand washing. Natural bodily oils, sweat, etc, will all eventually get into the lining material of your sleeping bag, so for this reason we highly recommend the use of a sleeping bag liner, they make sense and are a very worthwhile investment. Not only will a sleeping bag liner increase the warmth of your sleeping bag by quite a few degrees (can actually add up to +5° C to the ratings), but it will keep the inside cleaner and fresher for much longer - it is far easier to wash a liner than a down sleeping bag which, for best results, requires to be washed professionally!
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On careful consideration we looked into ethically-sourced goose down for the filling, and to keep things uncomplicated, just two weights of mummy-shape sleeping bags – basically a UK summer 1/2 season version and a UK 3/4 season version. Being a relatively small family business, we do not have the luxury of providing sleeping bags in multiple weights, multiple sizes, multiple colours, zip options, etc, so we opted for a sleeping bag with just the two different down fill weights, with a left hand side zipper only, and a size that will comfortably accommodate most people. When I say a size that will comfortably accommodate most people, I'm referring to the fact that most people will actually fit inside the sleeping bags, but if you are shorter than around 5ft 8ins and/or a small build then you may find our current SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags a little on the large side.
We decided on goose down as our filling for a number of reasons. Firstly goose down is one of the very best natural insulators that there is, so the warmth to weight ratio is extremely good, and not only does goose down compress extremely well but it can have a much longer lifespan than synthetic fill if looked after. Goose down provides a lower carbon footprint compared to a synthetic fill and is naturally environmentally friendly as it will decompose if left to nature, so much better for the planet.
The result is our SLAAPLEKKER Goose Down Sleeping Bags. Available with either 400g or 800g fill. The actual fill is 90% quality goose down and 10% goose feather, with a fill power (FP) of 800. Eleven independent horizontal box wall chambers help prevent cold spots and confine the down within the given area while also allowing it to loft.
The SLAAPLEKKER 400 comes in pea green and has a total weight of 950g. The SLAAPLEKKER 800 comes in fire orange and has a total weight of 1350g. Weights include the stuff sack. Size-wise, our sleeping bags are 210cm in length by 80cm at the shoulders by 50cm at the foot and will fit someone up to around 6ft 2ins in height.
Bearing in mind that both our SLAAPLEKKER 400 and 800 are physically the same size, the SLAAPLEKKER 400 with only half as much goose down insulation compared to the 800 will feel quite thin as obviously there is less down to fill the chambers. But this is the reason why we deem the 400 as a summer 1/2 season backpacking bag. If you sleep particularly cold and the extra 400 grams in weight is not a major issue, then it may be worth opting for the SLAAPLEKKER 800 as you always have the option of undoing the zipper.
Something that can easily confuse the warmth rating of any sleeping bag is not only the conditions under which the sleeping bag is used, but what the user actually wears with regards to clothing inside the sleeping bag, whether or not a liner is used, and indeed how thermally efficient their sleeping mattress/pad is. Even in very cold conditions the ultralight backpacker will use the lightest sleeping bag that they can possibly get away with and simply keep multiple layers of clothes on inside the sleeping bag at night. They have to carry their clothes anyway, so this keeps the overall weight of their pack down to a minimum. Other people are more comfortable with less clothes on inside a sleeping bag, and prefer to opt for a heavier but with warmer sleeping bag. That said, you should always at least wear socks and a base layer of clothing in your sleeping bag - sleeping 'au naturel' is not advised in any sleeping bag, but especially in a down sleeping bag which will require specialist washing!
The temperature rating of any given sleeping bag can always be a little controversial as it tends to be subjective due to the fact that everyone’s body is different, and there are always other factors that come into play. Furthermore some manufacturers do seem to greatly exaggerate the ratings. You will easily find down sleeping bags with the same weight of fill (or less) than our SLAAPLEKKER's, being promoted as having temperature ratings far, far lower... How do they achieve this? Well they don't, and they can't, as you will find if you check out various reviews on any particular sleeping bag, it's simply a selling tactic to make you think that the sleeping bag is warmer than it really is, and quite frankly, it's deceitful, if not downright dangerous. A given weight of good goose (or duck) down can only provide so much insulation against the cold. For this reason it is a good idea to look at the amount of fill and the fill power of the filling in order to more accurately compare and assess the temperature ratings of various sleeping bags.
So what about our SLAAPLEKKER's? Well, as a conservative guide, our SLAAPLEKKER 400 has comfort rating range of +10° ~ +20° C with a lower limit of +5° C, whilst our SLAAPLEKKER 800 has a comfort temperature range rating of 0° ~ +10° C with a lower limit of -5° C.
However, if I now compare our SLAAPLEKKER 400 to my Vango Venom 300, then size-wise they are identical at 210cm x 80cm with 50cm at the foot end, but the Vango has a 300g fill of down and weighs in at 900g, whereas our SLAAPLEKKER 400 has 400g fill of down and weighs in at 950g. They both have 3/4 length zippers. The 400T 20D shell material of our SLAAPLEKKER is very resistant to down leakage, whereas the 30D mini ripstop material used on my Vango does seem prone to shedding a little down, with down poking through the material in various places on mine. The 400T 20D polyamide shell material of our SLAAPLEKKER's is a more tightly woven, lighter material than Vango's heavier 30D mini-ripstop nylon which probably alleviates the down shedding. But here's the most important thing. Bearing in mind that the Vango Venom 300 has 100g less down fill than our SLAAPLEKKER 400, the manufacturers give it a useable temperature rating of 0°C ~ +20°C, with a lower comfort temperature of +5°C. If this temperature rating can be trusted (and I've never personally used my Vango below around +10°C... for which it was fine), then this obviously bodes well for our SLAAPLEKKER with its additional 100g fill of down.
The shell fabric on both of our SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags is Airlight polyamide - 400T 20D nylon with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating. This Airlight polyamide shell is tear resistant with a very supple, silky smooth finish. Both sleeping bags also feature a box foot for extra comfort, a hood pull cord, shoulder baffle and a left side ¾ length two-way YKK zipper, compression stuff sack and a linen storage bag. Please note that all of our SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags feature a left side zipper only.
As mentioned above, not only is goose down a fantastic insulator, but it will compress down far more than any given equivalent temperature rated synthetic filling, and the stuff sacks do a great job of reducing the overall pack size when being carried.
With the included stuff sacks our SLAAPLEKKER 800 will compress down to a size of 30cm x 20cm whilst our SLAAPLEKKER 400 will compress down to a size of just 26cm x 18cm.
The horizontal box wall baffles each contain a set amount of down with enough room for the down to fully loft. From time to time the down fill can migrate to low points and/or clump together, so always give a down bag a good shake before use in order to distribute the down throughout the baffles. Shaking the sleeping bag also allows the down to fully expand and loft after being in a compressed state.
Though our SLAAPLEKKER's feature a good quality YKK zipper, the anti-snag guard may not be quite as elaborate or as effective as much more expensive sleeping bags, so just take a little time and care when using the zipper.
These sleeping bags feature hanging tags at the foot end to allow you to hang up and air them out when necessary.
Please note: Our SLAAPLEKKER sleeping bags are stored uncompressed. We only put them in their compression stuff sacks prior to sending them out to you. And we don’t send them out in their most compressed state… they will compress further.
For storage at your home, the linen bag provided will allow the down to remain uncompressed and lofted and hence remain far more effective in the long run, so always store your sleeping bag in the linen bag when not in use backpacking.
Before use always remember to really ruffle your sleeping bag and give it a good shake to help the down start to loft. Also, take it out of the stuff sack as early as possible before use in order to allow the down to decompress and naturally loft, which it will do over a period of time. When not in use store in the linen bag provided. Always turn your sleeping bag inside out and air for a time before storing.
For more information on sleeping bags, check out this website: The truth about sleeping bags
Helpful note: Once you have your SLAAPLEKKER out of its compression stuff sack and all fluffed up, you may just wonder, how the hell are you going to get it back in its little compression sack? Well we call it ‘turn and scrunch’. Start with the foot end of the sleeping bag and stuff it to the bottom of the compression sack, then continually turn and scrunch the rest of the bag in a little at a time… it will fit!
For information on how to repack your sleeping bag check out this YouTube video: How to pack your sleeping bag
SLEEPING BAG LINER: Unlike synthetic sleeping bags, you can’t just throw a down sleeping bag into a washing machine, and biological washing powders will have a seriously detrimental effect on the down, so great care has to be taken even if hand washing. Natural bodily oils, sweat, etc, will all eventually get into the lining material of your sleeping bag, so for this reason we highly recommend the use of a sleeping bag liner, they make sense and are a very worthwhile investment. Not only will a sleeping bag liner increase the warmth of your sleeping bag by quite a few degrees (can actually add up to +5° C to the ratings), but it will keep the inside cleaner and fresher for much longer - it is far easier to wash a liner than a down sleeping bag which, for best results, requires to be washed professionally!
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ABOVE: Soft-touch polyester sleeping bag liner (254g). Please note, colour may very depending on stock.
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