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"I find the colour a bit more boring, I'm more of a red person myself" He says... wearing an almost identical blue fleece!

You can't beat experienced advice, thanks to you & all in the comments.

Thanks Dave, good info on the gear. Stay safe, looking forward to your next mountain video on release 🙇‍♂️👍

Another good one Dave. I love my Rab Ascent 900. So warm and comfy. Best bag I’ve ever owned.

Two great quality bags Dave, I like the clever little zip pocket ..you get what you pay for .. we own one of the hand warmer power packs wife loves it while out walking

Great timing. I have been googling/reviewing the 900 all day. No bigger really than my Leviathan so might go for it. Thanks David, great presentation again.

I've just bought the Rab 700 Ascent just before lock down, haven't had a chance to use it yet. Another great video mate 👍

Great vid as always I've just got myself a ugq bandit quilt for summer and a alpkit skyhigh 700 for the colder nights

Really helpful video! I was set on getting a Rab Ascent 900 but now not sure I want that volume and weight. Like you I can’t wait to get out wild camping again-I’ve been camping out in the garden recently doing a few gear tests 😊 Thanks for the video! Have subscribed 👍

Hi Dave, All I use is the pipe dream 400 and the alpkit cloud cover use them both all year round, doubled up for winter or on there own. Works well for me👍

Good review mate. Looking at Rab ascent 1100 just now. Currently got Rab Neutrino 400 XL. Love it. We have both been working through it a too. Look forward to rest of your videos. Stay safe mate

Nice one mate. Won’t be long before we’re back out. 👍🏻

Great video Dave, very informative (for me). We go camping as a family but this wild camping lark does appeal to me. I don't follow many people on KZfaq or Facebook about wild camping as I don't want my interest to be watered down by drinking beer etc. I guess what I'm getting around too is a video my what the basics are would be ideal. I don't feel like splashing the cash on items not needed incase it's not for me! Keep up the great work mate and stay safe...😎

Very informative, thank you!

Like the table and chairs. I have the same!

Just recently brought the rab900 .only used once in the peaks. It does seem a bit large for me. I’ll see how it goes. Great videos mate, a joy to watch. ATB Andy

The rab looks a great winter bag although very big and heavy for us gram counters lol ... I had the alpkit 400 but sold it and went down the quilt line . Handwarmer looks ok I am always cold on the winter camps, and autumn basically all the time lol atb dave

Nice one man, very useful!

Really interesting thank you. I too have a winter sleeping bag and a warmer weather bag. My winter bag is a Mountain Equipment Snowline. It’s down-filled, weighs 1500g and cosy to about -15 degrees although you can take it lower if you’re prepared to be less than toasty. I’ve had it over 20 years and it’s still in excellent condition. It dates from the ‘olden days’ when ME bags were still made in the UK. My warmer weather bag is also a Mountain Equipment, the model is a Dewline. It too is down-filled and weighs about 680g. It’s the old style Dewline without a zip. I’m only 5’3” and about 8.5 stone so getting in and out is no problem for me. I think it was originally introduced for the KIMM. Ive never missed not being able to vent it. My husband’s summer bag is zipped though because like you, he likes to stick his legs out if he gets hot! I can’t believe this but having just worked it out, remembering which birthday I got it for, I’ve had it over 25 years. Where have those years gone? Both bags have had lots of use but are always kept clean and stored carefully. I can’t imagine being without either of them now. When my husband and I bought our winter bags, we each chose a Snowline, mine has a left hand zip and his is right hand. The idea is that they can be zipped together to make a bag for two. We did this only once, in a bunkhouse on the Snake Pass, when we first had the bags. The draught down the gap between us was uncomfortable all night. We both agreed never again! 😀 Your RAB bag looks really good

Really interesting educational stuff Dave. Chris at MCM Outdoors reviewed the hand warmer also. Highly recommended it. Love the bag info, really useful. Sick of this lock down nonsense now. Merry 🎄 🎅

I’ve just got the 700 can’t wait to try it

Great vid dave hope your keeping well. I use a rab neutrino pro all year round. It's a winter bag and lightweight. I though if i get hot in the summer i'll just unzip it or lie on top and it's been great. A bit pricey but i've never been cold yet plus it saves buying two bags. ATB Paul

It’s weird, I sleep hot, and I’m out all the time (pre covid 🙁 anyway) up Munros in all weather. Never EVER had a down bag in all my years. I have a fear of getting them wet and they tend to roast me alive. No doubting the advantages, but synthetic brings something to the party too, especially when you live up here. Tell you what though, those weights and temp ratings on the down are impressive. Good vid mate, hope you guys get back out soon 👍......a wee while for us yet. Stay safe.

Great video mate. I'm currently looking at picking up a new sleeping bag for colder nights and the Rab certainly seems to fit the profile. Like you I'm a side sleeper but I have a tendency to move around during the night and find that most sleeping bags move with me rather than me moving inside the bag.

Got exactly the same 2 bags! 😅. The 900 was great on Kilimanjaro. Going to use the Alpkit 400 more this year in the lakes. Got the hunka xl bivvy too and Alpkit small tarp ordered. Also considering the Msr nx 1 man. Cheers for the vids. Graham Sheffield

Great vid as always mate...just go out who's gonna know bud...ps. I'm an east lancashire lad to pal atb 👍

Look up Wiggys pal,probably 1 of the best sleeping bag systems in the world I imported 2 from Colorado USA 🇺🇸 where they are made,my bag is the light weight core bag and the over bag which takes it to -40 which obviously in the UK we will hopefully never get down to. Made from Lamilite Insulation and is advised to machine wash after use with a lifetime guarantee

I'm not a fan of mummy bags, although I do have and use one. However, like you I'm a side sleeper so I tend not zip my bag up, preferring to use it as a quilt.

Hi Dave , I'm using the Alpkit pipedream 600, lovely bit of kit, slightly heavier than the 400 but it takes you in to 4 season territory . I'm still waiting to get out in the snow , here's hoping we can .

Yo tengo el rab900 y es como dormir en una nube, pero si hace frío, si no es un horno y luego es bastante grande y pesado, pero todo no se puede.

Hi mate ,just bought the rab accent 900 from go outdoors on offer for just under£200 ,it’s left side zip but that’s not a problem for me,can’t wait for lockdown to end and start using it.interesting comparison with the alpkit bag,both top bits of kit🏔⛺️👍

Dave is the alpkit wide enough for side sleeping you didn't mention it when reviewing the alpkit. Hope to hear from you. Enjoying the content on your channel. Thanks

Wow.. the alpkit is tiny! Sold.

Great video Dave. I too have a Rab Ascent 900 and i have noticed that the under side of the bag that sits under your body it has less down by comparison with the top side which feels like it has more down, is that norm and, did you notice that as well? Regards, Florin

Do you still use the RAB in Winter temps? I’ve been a summer camper but debating getting a winter bag and have been looking at this and the alpine down 800 for temps down to -10c any advice appreciated.

Hi. Nice reviews. What do you wear in them,please? Regards.

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Ironic to be more of a red person whilst wearing blue haha