PipeDream Reviews

The Quantum stuffbag is for when you want to really go lightweight. However to use this bag all the time would be a real pain, so we provide the compression bag when your not really bothered about the weight. The compression bag weights nearly 100gms more than the Quantum stuffbag. Thats over 10% of the weight of the sleeping bag.

Have you got the guys at Leeds Uni to rate the Pipedream yet?

Used the PipeDream 400 last week on a six day hike/camp over the West Highland Way (and beyond). We had a range of temperatures, including one frozen night, and the bag performed brilliantly. It was so comfortable I even used it in the couple of backpackers hostels we stayed in on Skye and Glasgow rather than the grubby looking sheets they provided!

I used a Mountain Equipment wet/dry sac to pack the bag into which upped the weight quite a bit but made sure the bag was nice and dry everytime I came to use it.

Bought a 600 on spec and wow! what a find… Just back from 12 days backpacking in Knoydart. Weather included all seasons - rain, hail, snow, even some sun. This sac has proved itself!
The design is great - don’t just rely on me though - my wife tried it after complaining about her ME Dewline plus thermal liner being too cold - I had trouble getting the Pipedream back! All sorted however - I’ve just got to buy a second Pipedream now…

ps the indigo lights are a great buy as well!

No words can describe how chuffed I am with this bag, PipeDream 600. Me and my partner spend a lot of time traveling to Scotland, mainly autumn, & winter and so far I have been more than satisfied, used it last month in slightly warmer weather… just leave the zip undone and it is still perfect!!

By the way, love the hood! I pack a down jacket into a small stuff sack that fits neatly into the hood of the bag.... the perfect pillow that doesn’t move around ;o)

Keep up the good work!!

P.S. looking forward to the Alpine Dream 900 coming back in stock.... the girlfriend feels the cold a little and this looks like it would be the perfect present for next winter! Are they likely to be much longer and do you have any plans for warmer bags? Thanks

i have used the pipedream 600 a few times and it fits me well despite the smaller cut (i am 5 11 and well built). incidentally the pertex stuffsack that came with my 600 is a perfect size for storing a wee airic mat, keep up the good work guys.

No pipe dream sleeping bags on the web site shop.
How can I buy One if it’s not in the shop?

Hi Lance, that’s correct. The PipeDream is currently out of production, we hope to get in back on line in 2007.

Taken from an email from Dave Carroll.

Thanks a million for the quantum bag.
it worked really well. that quantum pertex is the cats
ass. It seems to get a bag of similar quality and
weight you have to bring your bank manager into the
shop with you to get the all clear.
The slimmer cut on it wasn’t a problem either I
thought it might be.
Did you ever think of doing an extra panel for
bigger folks to zip into your existing bag in any of
the bag ranges . I know The North Face do one, it’s all
german paddler oli grau talks about when we’re
camping, he’s got quite wide shoulders.and it takes up
little extra room. It could also serve as a small
pillow when not in use in an envelope style pocket in
the hood to stuff it into.
Small reflective tabs on the top and bottom zips would
be cool as well for finding your bag in the dark if
it’s hanging somewhere or on the ground. They could easliy be
removed if you are camping “ danny the champion of the
world” style and poaching pheasants so the grounds man
won’t see you if he shines his torch on you.
the document pocket on the inside of the bag is really
nice.

No more news of a 2007 PipeDream ?