SLEEPING BAG

As with the tent, I could have taken a lighter sleeping bag. However, I had this down one on test and I’d really liked the roominess on my initial trial so I decided to take it. Rather than mummy-shaped, the Riff 30 is more like an hourglass, being wider at the elbows and knees. The idea is those of us who don’t sleep on our backs can stretch out and feel comfortable. It works too, and I love the freedom the design gives. The Riff 30 also has two zipped panels on the front. Unzip these and you have a little more room and two uninsulated sections for coolness. I didn’t need these on this trip as the nights weren’t that warm with overnight lows of 10°C and 5°C. With the front zips closed I was perfectly warm, as I’d expect from a bag with this rating.