Over the last year or so I’ve been feeling quite claustrophobic in my older mummy-style sleeping bags, so when I had the opportunity to try Outwell’s Camper Lux which is rectangular shaped, with built-in pillow, I jumped at the chance.

The Camper Lux offers all the comfort of the Outwell Camper but with extra insulation to keep me snug and warm when temperatures drop, and the in-built pillow means less kit to carry, and there’s a zip-on hood for chillier nights.  Not that I’ve ever felt the need to use it, but it also features an inside pocket for storage of small essentials, like keys, money, and if you can’t keep resist reading The Mud Life - your mobile phone!

If you’re that way inclined, couples can also zip two together to make one huge ‘love-nest’, or you can fully open one up to create a duvet.

Built for seasons 3-4 it’s proper cosy with a shell made from Polycotton, 80% polyester and 20% cotton, lining from 100% Cotton flannel, and a filling comprising of 1400g Isofill, 100% polyester.

It measures 235 x 90 cm (LxW) and has a body length of 200cm.  Another benefit is that instead of trying to pack it up into the smallest stuff-sack ever, it folds easily into a large square pack sack measuring 48 x 46 x 25 cm.

The Outwell Camper Lux sleeping bag has been ideal for sleeping in both in my Robens Chinook Ursa, or the back of Deux Smurf.

price: £100 

more at » www.outwell.com