Sleeping Bags & Shrouds

If you are in the market for a new sleeping bag then look no further. We have chosen two from the Advanta range that we feel will keep you warm and cosy through those cold hours of darkness that will soon be upon us. Both benefit from a luxurious peach skin cotton outer and generous Holofil insulation filling. An attached fleece baffle and no less than seven draft excluder skirts also help to retain the warmth and keep out the dreaded cold breeze that can often keep you tossing and turning all night.

Finished in a cult and current DPM styling, Aqua has launched a durable, waterproof bedchair cover constructed from the ever-popular and astounding Aquatexx material. Featuring a quilted interior fabric to help thermal insulation qualities, it is ideal for the winter months when an extra layer of protection is required and it also helps to protect your bag from the usual wear and tear while out on the bank. (Dan Murrell)Price: £69. 99For more details go to: www.

Our editor, Marc Coulson, is quite a harsh critic when it comes to certain tackle items and sleeping bags are often hard pressed to impress him. Nevertheless, when he checked out these three new bags from Avid Carp, at its recent autumn trade and press event, he was immediately impressed. Here’s what Marc had to say: “Obviously, you can only truly test a sleeping bag out on the bank, in the conditions for which it is designed. However, initial impressions of the new Arctic series are extremely good.

Stay comfortable for the seasons ahead with Carp Spirit's new line of high performance sleeping bags.

With winter upon us, it’s important to choose the right sleeping bag and the Magmatex 4 Season could be just the bag for you. Comprising two fleece-lined bags, it has been designed with versatility in mind, offering a single sleeping bag solution for the whole year. The inner three-season bag can be removed altogether for a comfortable summer bag, or used in conjunction to create an extremely protective winter bag. Constructed from Hydro-Tec material, the outer skin is rated to an impressive 12,000mm hydrostatic head that not only boasts exceptional waterproof capabilities but retains a superb breathability characteristic, ensuring you stay warm and dry without sweating in even the worst of weathers.

Without a doubt the top choice for the roving angler. Packing down to the smallest size and being the second lightest on test, the X Snugpak Techlite showed remarkable heat retention properties when tested. Sadly there is no escaping the price and, yes, it is the most expensive on test but for the anglers who can afford it and rely on a lightweight, high-performance bag, this has got to be the choice. Only dropping by 2.

Dan Murrell’s verdict - Unrivalled comfort, super-sturdy and lightweight. Simply brilliant. I have always been a fan of big beds. I like space and I like being able to move, and over the years I have extensively used the Nash Wideboy, and more recently the larger variety of the Avid Benchmark.