Comfortable sleep: 5 duvet-type sleeping bags

High Peak Ranger 7

Manufacturer: "High Peak", Germany

The High Peak trademark belongs to the German concern Simex Sport International (SSI) and was founded in Germany in 1983. Its main specialization is tourist equipment, and due to its high quality and consumer recognition, its production plants are scattered all over the world. One of the types of High Peak products offered is high—quality sleeping bags of various types and models.

In this review, the manufacturer is represented by the Ranger model, which has the following characteristics:

• temperature comfort + 14°C;
• extreme temperature — 2°C;
• external material Polyester;
• HollowFiber insulation 200 g/m²;
• bag size 180x75x75 cm;
• the weight of the sleeping bag is 1 kg.

The High Peak Ranger is positioned as equipment for spring and autumn, although at the stated comfort temperature it is quite suitable for summer operation. Just in summer, such a sleeping bag can be unzipped and used simultaneously as a blanket and as a mattress. A pair of such sleeping bags is quite suitable for sleeping together, because if necessary, they can be fastened together and get a huge bag. At the same time, its depth will be only 180 cm, so you will have to take extra care of the comfort for the head.

With a width of 75 cm in the chest area, the High Peak Ranger will be too tight for large tourists, and it will not cover the shoulders of tall people. At the same time, the model is the lightest in this review, so it is well suited for those who travel on foot, because in such a hike every gram is on the bill.

The outer part of the sleeping bag is made of polyester, so with careful attitude and proper care, the blanket bag will serve you faithfully for 3-4 years. For lovers of outdoor activities in the warm season, this is a good choice, but you should not consider it as a serious alternative to professional equipment.

NOVA TOUR Odeyalo 450

Manufacturer: "NOVA TOUR", Russia

The Russian company NOVA TOUR produces equipment for tourism and outdoor activities. Its assortment includes tents, backpacks, awnings, gazebos and many other equipment for professional tourists. All this, according to the manufacturer's assurances, is developed and produced in Russia, as well as tested by its harsh conditions.

In this review, we will introduce you to a sleeping bag with the following characteristics:

• temperature comfort + 10°C;
• extreme temperature — 4°C;
• external material Polyester;
• Thermofibre insulation;
• bag size 200x70x70 cm;
• the weight of the sleeping bag is 1.8 kg.

The manufacturer positions the blanket bag as a model for spring and autumn use, but based on the stated temperatures, it is also suitable for summer holidays. Like most similar sleeping bags, the NOVA TOUR 33047 does not have a hood, but its total length is 200 cm. But the manufacturer was obviously modest with the width, because with the claimed 70 cm, there are reviews on the web that the purchased models are even narrower. Based on this, this model can be recommended only for very thin tourists, because even 140 cm in an unbuttoned state is far from the best indicator to hide.

With such dimensions and an internal design made of cotton, the model weighs 1.8 kg, which means it can only be recommended for tourists with transport, although it will not be a burden on small hiking trips.

The outer part of the sleeping bag is made of traditional polyester, so without using the NOVA TOUR 33047 in extreme conditions, it is quite possible to count on long-term operation, and taking into account the low-cost cost, it can be completely updated in 2-3 years.

Trek Planet Traveller Comfort

Manufacturer: "Trek Planet", Russia

Trek Planet is a fairly popular manufacturer of inexpensive tourist equipment: tents, tent tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc. For the first time this brand was introduced to the market in 2010, but in a few years it has gained popularity due to a good price/ quality ratio. Trek Planet is based in Russia, and its products are largely identical to the German brand High Peak.

In this review, we will focus in more detail on the Traveller Comfort model. Based on the characteristics stated by the manufacturer, users can count on the following:

• temperature comfort + 10°C;
• extreme temperature — 5°C;
• external material Polyester;
• Thermofibre insulation;
• bag size 230x80x80 cm;
• the weight of the sleeping bag is 1.6 kg.

We can say that this model is one of the largest in the review, but note that the Trek Planet Traveller Comfort has a so—called headrest. This part of the sleeping bag still does not wrap around the head when resting, but at least you can not easily put your head on the karemat.

Judging by the temperature characteristics, the sleeping bag can be used for three seasons. Although according to the reviews of users who start the season in early spring and finish it in late autumn, it can be cool in transitional temperature regimes.

With a width of 80 cm, it will be convenient even for large tourists, but at the same time it can be used simply as a paired blanket or fastened with the same model in a mirror version. The weight of 1.6 kg makes it suitable for hiking and car trips, but it is not worth considering a sleeping bag-blanket as an alternative to professional equipment.

NOVA TOUR Kareliya 450

Manufacturer: "NOVA TOUR", Russia

The tourist products produced by the Russian company are perfectly adapted to the conditions in which, most likely, our tourists will rest. Like the previous sleeping bag in the review, the model carries only a digital designation (95214), but at the same time has a different look and characteristics:

• temperature comfort + 10°C;
• extreme temperature — 5°C;
• external material Polyester;
• Thermofibre insulation;
• bag size 240x77x77 cm;
• the weight of the sleeping bag is 1.9 kg.

This model is positioned as a sleeping bag for spring/autumn, but it should not be too hot on summer nights. The same insulation is used here as in the 33047 model, and the slight weight gain is most likely explained by the size of the sleeping bag itself and the presence of such a pleasant option as a place under the pillow. A small roller with a puff in the head area will be difficult to use as a hood, but a pillow placed in this place will not slip out from under the head during sleep.

Due to the weight of 1.9 kg, this model can be recommended to motorists, because in the presence of a compression bag, a sleeping bag will not take up much space in the boot. In the decomposed state, it is able to comfortably shelter an adult. The model can be fastened with a second sleeping bag of the same model.

The outer and inner parts are made of polyester, which greatly facilitates its care and guarantees long service with careful handling.

Alexika Siberia Wide

Manufacturer: "Alexika", USA

The American company Alexika is known among users as one of the leading developers of climbing and hiking equipment. The tourist equipment produced by her, both professional and amateur class, has been tested by time and the most stringent conditions of real tests.

In this review, the company is represented by a fairly expensive sleeping bag that will satisfy the needs of even the most demanding users. The model has the following characteristics:

• temperature comfort + 8°C;
• extreme temperature — 12°C;
• external material Polyester;
• APF-Isoterm insulation;
• bag size 195x100x100 cm;
• the weight of the sleeping bag is 2.5 kg.

Already dry figures indicate that this is one of the most advanced sleeping bags in the review. At the stated temperatures, you can not worry about your health even in early spring and late autumn, when the temperature drops to almost zero at night. But if you are vacationing in the southern regions in the summer, then it can be hot in Alexika Siberia Wide. But you can compensate for this with additional ventilation by unbuttoning the lower part of the sleeping bag.

The spacious dimensions deserve special mention, because with a width of 100 cm, even large tourists will not feel infringed. According to the reviews of users who have already tried it out in real conditions, you can even curl up in Alexika Siberia Wide without resting your knees on the sidewall.

Of course, for such sizes and double-layer insulation, you have to pay a weight of 2.5 kg. The outer part of the sleeping bag is traditionally made of polyester, but the inner layer is made of flannel, which is much more pleasant to the touch, unlike polyester and even cotton. In the head area here, as with NOVA TOUR 95214, there is a place for a pillow.