SNUGPAK SOFTIE 3 SOLSTICE £125

The ‘civvy’ version of Snugpak’s renowned Merlin military bag, this robust wadded synthetic bag is proudly made in Yorkshire. It’s roomy and comfortable, with a long, two-way zip backed with a baffle to ward off cold spots. The pack size is also very impressive. If you’re hard on your kit, this is a canny choice that’s comfortable down to 5°C and will take much more punishment than an ultralight down bag. VERDICT A tried-and-tested synthetic bag with an extremely small pack size, well suited to summer bivvies and wild camps.