Sleeping Bags & Shrouds

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.

Spring is often a tricky time of year when a five-season sleeping bag can be too much but, equally, a three-season bag just doesn’t cut it. Well, to accompany the ever-popular Stealth X-Lite bedchair, the team at JRC have been busy getting this new bedchair cover to market ready for spring. With a water-resistant outer layer the bedchair cover is perfect for spending a night under the stars without the risk of waking up drenched thanks to the rain or early morning dew. Internally, the cover benefits from a warm micro-fleece lining to ensure the heat produced within stays within, keeping the user warmer for longer.

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.

This time last year we were excited to be attending the annual Tackle & Guns Trade Show and one product that really stood out was the Nash Tackle Air Shroud, so much so that TC editor Marc Coulson simply couldn’t resist getting one. Well a year on and I can report that we are just as supportive and impressed with the product as when we first saw it. Utilising a single-season hollow-fibre filling, the Air Shroud is a completely waterproof, twin-layered overblanket that’s perfect for use as either a single airy layer in hot, muggy conditions or as a protective additional layer in extreme winter conditions. Unlike many of the conventional shrouds, the generous size allows it to encompass the bed while retaining enough material to prevent draughts around the side skirt and allowing you to throw it over your head, giving protection from the elements and the dreaded mozzies.

Triple-layered bag that allows multiple options in terms of warmth and use through the four seasons. Both upper layers, with the fleece inner material, will keep you toasty in winter, but remove layers and use the cotton inner when the temperature rises. RRP: £99. 99For more information go to: www.

Large, five-season sleeping bag made from 100 per cent water-repellent and breathable outer fabric and anti-stick peach skin and fleece liner for all-season use. £109. 95For more information go to www. djstackle.

Fleece-lined bag that’s ideal for use in the warmer conditions (when we get some!). It can also be used in winter with a bag cover added. Folds away easily inside a bedchair. Vision Kenwick Three-Season Sleeping BagRRP: £29.