Anybody used the pipedream -400 from alpkit, looking for a new 3 season bag for the colder months. Obviously the reviews look good but can sometimes be very different in reality also would you recommend any alternatives to this for around the same money
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Last edited by Leerowe76 on Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:46 am, edited 1 time in total.
I was considering this bag, but now Stu is stocking the Criterion bags, the Ultralight 350 is now just ahead as my choice of upgrade.
The Alpkit bags are meant to be very good, but I've no personal experience of them.
I've got the long version of one of the Alpkit bags (it's a mid weight down, not sure of the model). I was pleasantly surprised. The extra length is great for avoiding cold feet, and the thing overall is light but well made with hydrophobic down and water repellent outer shell. Not as robust as my Rab bags, but a hell of a lot cheaper..
I had a 400 some time ago. It was well made and decent quality. However, I ended up selling it because of the differential fill (more down on top than the bottom) as a side sleeper I found that I'd roll over and take the bag with me which resulted in a cold back.
I should say that many manufacturers make their bags in exactly the same way because in theory it's a good idea and if you turn in the bag or simply lie on your back then all's well. Weirdly, when I turn over under a quilt, it tends to stay put and I gracefully move beneath it.
Just checked and it is the Pipedream 400 I've got, so that's a first hand review. Warmth wise it does me for most of the year (so fair to say 3 season), I'm a warm sleeper and tend to have it in a bivvy bag which adds a bit of insultation, but I've woken up covered in frost a few times and been plenty comfortable.
I've got both the 400 and 200. They both seem to be fairly true to their stated comfort temperatures (I think I sleep a bit cold). No complaints on the construction etc.
I've got a Pipedream 400. Used for maybe 4 trips and it always kept me snug. Seems to be well made. I'm thinking of selling though as I really want to try a quilt instead as I move around so much and generally sleep on front and side.
If you're interested, send me a message and I can send pics and discuss a price...
https://alpkit.com/collections/sleeping ... edream-400
