PipeDream Reviews

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My brother and I have eagerly awaited the release of the 2012 Pipedream range of sleeping bags, ever since reading Chris Townsends review in TGO magazine.
So when you announce they were available for pre-ordering, out came the credit card and off we go relishing the prospect of having a new shiny warm bag to catch the tail end of the cold weather.
Then disaster stuck they are only available in BLASCK!!!!!!
What is it with the mountaineering gear manufacturers, that makes them produce most of their clothing, and now SLEEPING BAGS in BLACK!
Some may think its trendy, but an injured or lost mountaineer would not show up in BLACK.
It also shows every stain and dirty mark.
I the winter it’s dark enough when wild camping without using a BLACK sleeping back.
So what do we do now?
The choice is stark, either by an inferior sleeping bag or pay through the nose.
Regards Geoff Edwards
AKA Disgruntled of Astwood Bank.

‘Best lightweight down bag’ Trail Magazine, March.. Graham Thompson says.. “The PipeDream 800 is a well-established winter sleeping bag that is insulated with down for maximum efficiency, and therefore minimal weight and packed size… if you don’t mind buying online and are prepared to wait for stock to arrive if necessary, this is a superb option if weight and price are important.” Get a copy of Trail to read the full review!

With the PD 6OO it`s quite possible to get it in to a 8 LT drybag, either Xtra or normal. What you have to do is put the PD 600 stuff sac inside the drybag, and then start stuffing the bag in, obviously take your time and squeeze as much air as possible out as you go. Every now and then push the stuff sac to the bottom of the drybag. When your done, do up the stuff sac and just do up the drybag as normal.

I bought my PipeDream800 last xmas to be used this Oct in Himalayas.Everyone else but 2 on trek hired.Tooo hot at low camps & just threw it unzipped over body.On the highest 2 camps at Lobouche & Gorak Shep it came into its own when everyone else had down jackets on in their bags,I just had merino top & leggings.Luvly toastie! Thanks guys for great service & the best bag I have ever slept in.PS the porters roped a tin of kerosene on top of my bag on the way down from Pheriche & it leaked all over it!!Hung it up in conservatory for a week & all trace of smell has gone!

Chris Townsend rates the PipeDream 800 in his TGO round up of Winter Down Sleeping bags.

Got a 650 PD, Perfect bag for UK hammock life (Hennessy Ultralight ASym)d with a sleeping mat (down to 3deg) when combinine works well with event bivvy bag and sleeping mat combo.
Light, strong but super soft to touch.  Feature rich.  Plus great service and a trully brilliant web site. Ethical Mofoz!

Excellent!
I heard about Alpkit through Alistair Humphreys,
You guys offer such good quality stuff and the right price for a change!
The Pipe Dream is great for me, you all know the technical details but I will say the build quality is great and it’s roasting!

Keep innovating!

Just received my second PD600. As always, great service and speedy delivery. Thanks.

Hi,
Can’t fault the speed of the delivery for my pipedream 600, very efficient. But I have noticed that there are some loose thread where the stitching doesn’t appear to be tied.

If this is just cosmetic then it shouldn’t be an issue. I would be interested to here if anyone else has had an issue with this. I know the bags are good value but 150 quid is still a 150 quid.

Regards