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Thermal

Providing a level of thermal protection without the bulk

Engineered to be breathable whilst still offering a level of thermal protection.

The single layer, heat-retentive design allows for greater dexterity - making thermal items adaptable across multiple winter sports and outdoor activities.

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Packable

High performance whilst being compact and stowable

Products designed to compress down and stow away when you don't need them, and deploy at a moments notice for when you do.

Using packable items reduces the need for a large pack, keeping you lighter on the trail and helping with marginal gains.

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PitchLite

The lightest way to pitch a tent

Products with this icon are compatible with the PitchLite system, enabling flysheet‑only pitching for fast, lightweight shelter deployment.

  • Lighter pack weight
  • Smaller carry size
  • Maximised flysheet space
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FlexiPorch

Variable configurations for better living solutions

Features an adjustable toggle system that allows you to tailor the porch size to suit alternating situations and storage needs.

  • Customisable living space
  • Stablises groundsheet walls
  • Maximise storage or living space
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PoleLock

Add more stability in high wind environments

Products with this icon can be used with our PoleLock accessory, designed to add structural support to flysheet‑first pitching tunnels and non‑freestanding tents. Suitable for poles up to 9mm in diameter.

  • Additional Stability
  • Easier Pitching
  • Better Wind Protection
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X-Dry Stretch

Waterproof, breathable, flexible

4‑way stretch waterproof fabric offering complete weather protection with enhanced flexibility, comfort, and freedom of movement

Engineered for the Elements

  • Waterproof & breathable membrane
  • Allows for greater dexterity
  • Retains warmth in cold, wet weather

From heavy downpours to freezing winds, X-Dry stretch ensures you stay perfectly dry and comfortably warm from the inside out

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DAC Green Anodized Poles

Eco-conscious engineering from the world leader in tent pole technology.

We exclusively feature DAC Green Anodized poles in our premium tent range to deliver world-class strength and weight savings with a radically reduced environmental footprint.

Material: Exclusive TH72M aluminum alloy, providing the highest strength-to-weight ratio in the industry.

Green Technology: The Anodising process completely eliminates nitric and phosphoric acids, utilizing a closed-loop water recycling system to protect both the environment and the craftspeople who build them.

Ultralight Design: Precision swaged at both ends to shed every unnecessary gram without compromising structural integrity.

The gold standard for performance and a sustainable future.

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FastPack

Ultra-lightweight flexibility. Trim weight. Go further.

Designed by our product specialists to offer ultimate versatility for fast-paced adventures, the FastPack system allows you to dramatically reduce your rucksack’s weight and bulk. By using a dedicated footprint in place of an inner tent, you transform your shelter into a high-performance, minimalist waterproof bivi-style setup.

  • Modular Weight Saving: Leave the inner tent at home when conditions permit to shave significant grams and volume from your pack.
  • Weatherproof Protection: The system utilises a footprint that covers the entire area under the flysheet, including the porch, providing a clean, dry sleeping area.
  • Structural Integrity: The footprint is precision-engineered to provide the essential tension and anchor points required for the poles, ensuring the tent remains stable and secure.
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Choosing a Sleeping Bag

Sleeping bags come in various fabrics, constructions, temperature ratings, sizes and weights. Having a basic understanding of these factors should help you to choose the most suitable sleeping bag for your particular requirements.

Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating

On all Terra Nova Equipment sleeping bags and other good quality bags, there will be an indication on the bag packaging showing the temperature ratings. Comfort temperature and extreme temperature are the ratings that the bag is capable of. You should note that depending on where you are going and what time of the year you are using the bag, it will be very important that you choose a suitable temperature-rated bag. For example, if the comfort rating on a bag is labelled as 5 degrees, this will most likely not be suitable for a harsh UK winter camp where temperatures may reach below zero.

If you’re unsure, ask your retailer what bag you might need for your particular set of circumstances.

When thinking about temperatures, it’s also important to consider what will be underneath your sleeping bag. Remember what you are sleeping on will be as important as what you are sleeping in. This is because the cold can travel up from the ground into your back.

Fabrics and fillings

There are two kinds of sleeping bag filling – down and Synthetic. The benefits of down are that it will be considerably lighter and most likely warmer. It’s important to look at the fill ratio too, which indicates the quality of the down in the sleeping bag. For example, Terra Nova Laser 900 sleeping bags use exceptionally high quality down with 95/5 filling. This means the down is made up of 95% plume and 5% feathers. Lower quality bags may use less plume and more feathers.

Synthetic bags may be slightly cheaper and can offer good warmth too, but they are generally heavier. For those who are carrying their sleeping bag for any length of time, it’s usually advisable to go for a down-filled sleeping bag rather than a synthetic filling.

Construction

Some high-quality sleeping bags use what is known as baffle construction. Baffles are thin strips of fabric sewn between the inside and the outside of the sleeping bag, to give each compartment depth. This allows the down to reach maximum loft and therefore, maximum thermal performance. It also eliminates cold spots which can be caused by sewn-through construction. The sewn-through construction method is simpler but can lead to cold spots.

Always consider a sleeping bag with a good hood, as this will keep your head warm during the night. This is extremely important to minimise heat loss from the body.

To Summarise

When conducting your research for the most suitable sleeping bag, ask yourself “where am I going to take it?” and “in what weather will I be using it in?”. This will ensure that for your own safety, you get a bag that is going to keep your body warm enough. Then consider the pack size and weight if you plan to carry it. Your final choice should come down to a compromise on achieving the lowest weight and pack size you can, against the most suitable temperature rating for your particular requirement. Generally, as the temperature rating of the bag lowers, the pack size and weight increase.

If you’re unsure about which sleeping bag is right for you, we’re here to help, so do contact us for further advice.

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