SkyeHigh Reviews

well every one has said it all i brought two bags a 600 and 800 both amazing i was so impressed i pretty much got every item i could bivi bags big and small, head torch, dry bags ,20l day sack, pegs, cuttlery set, rope, tent bag and i might just be tempted into more would have loved a pipe dream but im off arround the world befor they come in stock so have to deal with extra weight of the skyhigh. but 15/10 rating for alpkit well done

I bought my SH800 back in April and left a glowing review then, but I just wanted to pop back and say that I’ve now properly put it to the test on the Inca Trail in August.  It performed amazingly well!  I’m female and while I don’t seem to feel the cold quite as badly as other ladies (must be because I live in Scotland) I do still get pretty cold at night.  But I was completely toasty in this.  For the first two nights I slept in thermals, but on the third night we were at slightly lower altitude and I actual took off the thermals because I was too warm, and just slept in a t-shirt and some stretchy trousers.  This is pretty amazing considering that all my fellow trekkers were apparently sleeping in fleeces, scarves, hats and gloves!

I use it with a down-filled sleeping mat (not by Alpkit, sorry!) and the combination of the two means that I’m almost as comfy and cosy as I would be in my bed at home.

The only thing I’m disappointed by is the fact that I can’t buy a long sleeping bag with a right-hand zip.  I really want to get my partner one and since mine’s a leftie, it would be nice if I could get him one that would zip together with mine!

My Skyehigh 600 arrived today and goes on top of my wardrode for netx year.
the other one keeps me warm in my bed in the winter.
I used before on acycling holiday to Belgiunm Holland and France and it kept me warm. PacKs down easly, doesnt take up much room. Keep warmer than the Snagpack Kestrel that it replaced.

I’m fast becoming a fan of Alpkit gear, Your customer service is second to none and is often mentioned in the circles I move in (I’m a mountain leader).

I wanted a reasonably priced, fairly light sleeping bag for colder trips and the 800 sounded ideal. I used it a week ago (ordered Thursday, arrived Friday)in a bunkhouse in north Wales and was far too hot really although the temp’s went down to about 6*c - un-zipping it a bit solved this though.

Brecon beacons next weekend and Snowdonia for a week at the end of the month - doubt I’ll ever have any concerns temperature wise in the U.K. though there’s always the option of different clothing and a liner.

It’s super comfortable too and that fluffy, soft, squashy down is just the thing after a long, wet day.

We bought 4 (yes!)Skyehigh 800s - a short,  2regular & 1 long; sizing perfect for all of us, and took them to Ladakh in August. A bit warm at lower levels (above 11,000ft)-unzipped, no problem, but came into their own at -4 at 17,500ft. Really cosy, really pleased. Very good value - we didn’t want to spend loads on a bag that could get deposited in a himalayan river! Every bit as good as the scenery.

Great service guys - bag arrived next day!! Looks really good and can’t wait to get it tested on the Annapurna Circuit in few weeks time

Really fast despatch and delivery - thank you very much. Used the bag on a test camp Saturday and was mightily impressed - good climate control in warm weather and thoughtful design have made this a great buy!

Have used it in Sweden with lowest temperatures being -7 and my SH800 lived up to the task, just a few little remarks (but no reason not to buy it): the two cords around the neck don’t really add much to the isolation and one seems to almost strangle you if pulled too hard, the down filling on the feet is a bit too light and always seemed to let in cold when my feet even gently pushed against the inside tent, but a real beauty for the rest!

just recieved my Skyhigh 800. thanks Ben.“Its SO fluffy!!!”. arrived as promised can’t wait to use it this weekend.

A few weeks ago, I camped in the Swiss Alps (Andermatt) using my Skyehigh 600 and Dozer mat for the first time. Had a wonderful, comfortable, warm nights sleep. Woke up in the morning to find frost had formed over my tent! First test passed with flying colours, then! The quality of both my Skyehigh and Dozer are top notch.