New Sleep Suit By Aldi: Is This The Ultimate Hammock Camper's Dream System?🛌💤
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- Join me as I unbox and take a first look at Aldi's latest budget-friendly sleep suit! Is this affordable sleep suit the ultimate hammock campers dream?
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Hammock of choice for this video is of course from @napsackhammocks7456 and they currently have a 15% sale on (correct at time of publishing)
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Brilliant fella. My go-to is always to use the sleeping bag as a duvet. Turn it upside down, stick my feet in and pull it over me, job done.
Great bit of kit that for sitting round camp enjoying toasted marshmallows and ghost stories ;)
@@napsackhammocks7456 if this sleep suit doesn't make the cut, I think the inverted sleeping bag quilt is the yway forward 👌
I'm sure you are a lovely person
But you absolutely have the talent to make the simplest
Task look like a Herculean struggle. Enjoyed the video 😊
🤣🤣 appreciate it lol. . I've been called the chuckle brothers on one of my camps before. . So I guess that says something 🤣🤣. Thanks for watching , I Hope you stick around for future episodes
Just get some army softies 😅
That wouldn't be anywhere near as entertaining though Kevin 🤣
Interesting concept, thanks for sharing. For a hammock, I would remove all the back insulation to make it lighter and less bulky and then pair it with an under quilt. Otherwise all that insulation is going to get compressed between your body and the hammock, effectively defeating its purpose, so might as well get rid of it altogether and save weight.
Oh absolutely, it was cheap I thought it was worth a punt , I'm planning to spend the night in it soon. . . But the overnight weather in the UK is far too warm at the moment to actually need it. Hopefully you stick around and are subscribed 🙏 to see that video. New video every Friday on this channel 👌🏆
You looked like a teletubby- too funny 🤣
🤣🤣🤣it's working though 🤫
@@RobOutdoor true dat
I really enjoyed your video it made for a great laugh!!!🤣
Ha ha always happy to hear my stupidity is a worhwhile watch
A sleeping bag and a hammock , step into the bag before getting in the hammock. That's something any hammock camper knows after the 1st trip. Myself I like a quilt ( open sleeping bag ) over me and a self inflating mattress ( about 3/4 inflated ) under me. If you want to do it right then get a double bottom hammock and slip the air mattress into the area between the two bottoms , it will stay where you put it.
I don't disagree with the way you mention about getting into your sleeping bag and I often do that too to be honest, although in this situation the floor in the woods was so muddy so not really an option. . .unless of course one doesn't mind a dirty sleeping bag (not personally for me that)
Looks like that might be all right!
I'm 50/50 to be honest, it's big and bulky to carry and I'm not convinced it'll keep me warm down to 7° but I guess time will tell ..as they say
Congratulations on the work, but let me make some comments that I think are creative.
1) An inflatable mattress at the bottom of the hammock works best, as it creates a straighter surface, making it less difficult to use normal sleeping bags.
2) Regarding the blue sleeping bag, my son said you looked like a character from Roblox, a computer game. In relation to this, I recommended putting elastic bands on the outside of your wrists and wearing gloves in cold weather. Leave the "gloves" of the sleeping bag half open to help with full ventilation. This way, it would be much easier to manage the rest of the sleeping bag if necessary.
I have a friend who has something similar, Chinese made and, with the modifications I wrote, he has done well. He uses it only in spring or autumn...
Appreciate the comment and the feedback. I don't like the thought of a sleeping pad in a hammock, although of course I'll give it ago. Lol my son plays Roblox to so I'll get him to show me. Thanks for watching hope you stick around to see round 2?
If it works for you then great. I’ll stick with the quilt
@@battleraven5984 I've not got a quilt. M must yet. Too expensive at the moment. I'm trying all options. The downside with this is it's huge
I'm glad your laughing too 😂😂😂
Of course. . I brought it for one sole reason 😉
I use a 20f down underquilt + down topquilt then layer in cold weather by wearing down ski pants + polyester puffy jacket + gloves, can handle temps down to 10F. The down ski pants compress down to the size of a beer can.
Oh wow that's some cold weather!! Not sure if you've seen any of my other hammock camps, but I've struggled with keeping warm throughout the night at 41+f 😔. Really need to upgrade my winter kit. . But it can be costly can't it $$$
I’m not sure what that is…but, it’s hilarious!
Thanks, mate.
🙏🙏glad I made you laugh, I'm not one for taking life to serious and I can laugh at myself and if I can make someone else's day by putting a smile on their face then that's even better. Hopefully you stick around for round 2? I need the temperature to drop slightly here so I can try it out overnight 🤣
😂😂😂😂 great vid Rob, you getting in the sleeping bag had me in stitches, i honestly dont find it to bad, but i think quilts are the way to go for hammocking. I think the concept is great (i have seen variations of this style) but its a bit heavy and bulky for anything but car camping or on sites.
Be great if the likes of nature hike extended their down pants into a down suit, that would be a lot lighter and way more packable 👌👍
Thanks Mick. . You really wouldn't believe I actually filmed me getting in twice, once on my own (which was very difficult to film) then my wife unexpectedly turned up with the dog, so I asked her to film which made it alot easier!
Totally agree it's a great concept, om in two minds whether to keep it for caravan adventures sat round the fire at night or do a camp in it and take it back 🤫as you say far far to bulky to actually carry on any hike!
I'd love a quilt, but currently out of my ££ range. Interesting to hear you don't find it too bad to get into a hammock. . . In fact I challenge you @mickoutdoors to make a video showing how you get into a sleeping bag in a hammock 😂👍💪
@RobOutdoor ohhhh a dawn dual !! Sir I except your challenge....after I've had my holiday 🤣🤣
I look forward to it. Enjoy your holiday Mick, hopefully the weather is good for you 🙏
I can't afford a quilt either so I've thought a lot about modifying cheap off the shelf gear. My current thinking is a cheap centre zip, mummy sleeping bag. When you unzip it and put it over you it's pretty much the same shape as a top quilt. The Highlander Trekker bags are the only ones I can find in the price range. You get a narrow footbox then of course it flares out wide up at your shoulders. The hood tucks down inside as a draught excluder. I previously put a lot of time into modifying snugpak jungle blankets but tbh I don't think it was worth the effort in the end.
I just use a square sleeping bag opened down the side with a safety pin about 2ft from bottom to form a footbox. Seems to work fine.
The more you know the less you carry bro keep it simple look good any way for a back yard camp thanks for sharing
Oh absolutely, I only brought it for the laugh and as it was so cheap. . . Which i forgot to say £40. Thanks for watching and commenting. . Hope you stick around to see me spend the night in it? 🤣
I got the Selk’bag sleeping bag suit years ago, thought the same thing, that maybe it might be a good alternative for someone who rolls around. But... too heavy for backpacking, the feet are too heavy (the new ones have zip off feet). But... I have worn it around camp in the cold and it is nice and warm and getting up in the middle of the night to pee, you stay mostly warm. Overall, not worth it. I use it as my winter car emergency warmth system up north here. As far as the hammock, I have a Hennessy with a pad insert and I use a quilt on top. Far easier to get in and out of.
Totally agree it's probably not worth it in the long run, it's just as big (albeit alot lighter) than my winter sleeping bag. Totally honest its the 1st I've actually seen of this type of system but they seem to have been around for a while! Think I'll probably do a camp in it just to say I have. I really must be missing something, alot of people use a pad in their hammock, but although I've never tried it, I don't actually like the thought of it. . Maybe I am missing something 🤔
I see this in Aldi yesterday (Sunday) I went to pickup a Trolley. Be good hear an overnight review.
Did you not bother in the end then? I I think it would be good for a car camp or a campsite camp, I'm going to try to squash it down in a stuff sack to make it smaller. I can't get out this week until Thursday so not sure I'll have enough time (with work Friday) to edit and upload for Friday. . So I do have another video in the bank for Friday, and this camp will come out next Friday. . . However I think the weather is far to warm for it at the moment, so i don't forsee me needing to use it at all on this week's camp
@@RobOutdoor Did you not bother in the end then? // Yes you said your not doing an over night in this video. I watched up were was unziping foot box. Why there no need to put shoes on as there waterproof pads at bottom did you miss them?
@@SonofChurchill sorry, you said you went to pick up a trolley. . Did you not bother buying one in the end? Ah you mean you went to pick up a trolley to put it in. . I see now 🤦♂️
I put my shoes on because the ground was very muddy, it had recently rained so it was very dirty underfoot and I personally don't wear my trainers inside my hammock and I didn't want to get the suit dirty either. I'm not a clean freak but I do like to keep things clean 🤣
@@RobOutdoor O I See. I should said went to buy the Adventuridge Folding Trolley. It's well made and should help me get out camping now. Got a problem with my Spin
The Bergen kill my Me. Aldi Ground mat not bad too about Four quid.
@SonofChurchill ah that's brilliant news that you can get back out Camping again 💪👌
Sweet. Gimp suit for camping. 😁
damn. . My secret is out, maybe I should change my channel name "The Gimp Camper" 🤣🤣
Use a quilt in a hammock.
Totally agree and it's something I'm after. . However they are just so expensive. . I'll have to see if i can get my sewing kit out and make one
I take it you are within the size range stated 5'9" - 6'3" if so it fitted OK.
Yes I'm about 6ft 2 (no bigger. . Maybe slightly smaller) fit was perfect. . Except the hood. I find it really strange that it has built in feet and hands but the hood is so small. . . either that or I've got a big head 😂🤔
Got one for my birthday, haven't tried it out yet.
Hope enjoy it Mark, I'm increo minds what to do with it, i feel it's too big to carry on a hike for a camp but at the same time I think its pretty good. Not so sure it'll suffice for the temperature range though, would like to hear how you find it once you use it?
@@RobOutdoor maybe just stuff it in to a rucksac without it's bag and fill around it.
@@gwyn409 yeah stuffing into a stuff sack is a great idea! Think I'll give that ago for it's maiden voyage this week
If you put an inflatable sleeping pad in the sleeping bag or beneath it in the hammock, its rigidity makes it easier to get in and out of the bag and hammock.
See I've never really liked the thought of a sleeping pad in a hammock. . I don't know why but I like the feeling of the natural lay when I'm asleep. . Saying that I've never tried it so it could be a game changer 🤔
Have you considered a pod arrangement if you don't like air mats?
Hmm a pod arrangement? Can't say I've ever heard of that to be honest?
@@RobOutdoor I put a slit in the foot of an old sleeping bag and installed a pair of zippers,
Run your suspension through that to a tree and your hammock is inside the sleeping bag, kind of like a all-around underquilt/topquilt.
You can also do another slit above the shoulderbaffle and feed the head end susp through so that you get the hood part inside but you may need to allow for a drawcord to tighten the head end up.
🙂🤘
I'd say it's a gimmick but it might make a good snowmobile suit😂
Now that's very true. However we don't get enough snow here for a snowmobile 😔🤣
Think that would be good for fishing, or possibly golf?
Absolutely brilliant for fishing, that's a great idea. . . Not so sure about golf though 😂😂 bit bulky to swing a club don't you think?
@@RobOutdoor It wouldn’t make much difference to my golf I am rubbish anyway, so could use that as an excuse.
way better off w a snugpak insulated poncho liner a pair army softie trousers ,, n a quid for a luggage strap 4 a belt ..
Oh I do like the sound of some softie trousers. . I have a softie jacket but it's a little small for me. I've not personally seen the poncho liner you refer to. . I'll have a Google 💪🙏
I Think I'll Pass Thanks!
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@@GrahamOutdoors84 not feeling it Graham? Thanks for watching. . Really hope you stick around to see this idiot sleep in it 🤣🤦♂️
Definitely Not,And can not wait too see that disaster!😆👍🏻@@RobOutdoor
I've had one of the suits for 3 years
How do you find it Michael ?Assuming you don't carry it too far as it's huge!
Mine is a selkie
@@TheChaplin434 ah I see, do you still use it?
@@RobOutdoor I slept in it last night it was a little chilly in Suffolk last night in the bivvy bag
Ah shame, we are in our best months in the UK and it's still chilly through the night. Hopefully you had a good night anyway
Try getting into your sleeping bag while you are standing at the side of your hammock - then sit down in the hammock & swing your legs in. I'd replace those zips on the hands with velcro strips
That is a good idea and I have done that before, however doesn't always work depending on where camping. . . Like this particular woodland it's too muddy to drag the bag on the floor. Velcro isn't a bad idea for the hands. Although I'm not convinced I'm keeping it yet, it's far to big for anything except car camping
is an inexpensive alternative compared to existing sleeping bag overalls on the market.
@@PUTDEVICE 100% agreed. . If it holds up to the temperature range it states. Hopefully your subscribed ready for the overnighter? Not sure when that video will be though as it's too warm here at the moment. However new video every Friday
looks as difficult to get into as getting into the sleeping bag whilst on the hammock
I think that was because this particular hammock was so slippery with the material of the sleep suit 😂 which I wasn't expecting
I see so many people advocating the use of inflatable sleeping mats in hammocks. If you're going to use an inflating sleep mat, you'd be as well sleeping on the ground.
For me, an inflatable sleeping mat negates the need for a hammock and rarely will a hammock benefit from such.
Totally agree, I really enjoy the feeling a hammock gives, that almost weightless sensation. I brought a couple of DD hammocks from FB Marketplace (coz they are cheap and to make a video on) oh my so so uncomfortable. . . These people who say you need a sleeping Matt in a hammock have evidently never tried a NapSack Trekker plus 😉. . Any plans in the pipework for a 12 ft hammock Stevie? Think that's all I'm missing in my arsenal now as I'm 6ft2 I feel a little extra length would be beneficial
Agreed. Our Ultraligjt Large is a 12 footer mate, but we believe with the extra width we offer on the trekker (320x170cm) and adventurer (320 x 200cm) it negates the need for a longer hammock
@napsackhammocks7456 oh that makes sense as to why the bug net doesn't fit my UL. . interesting. . Oh well means I'll have to get back out in the UL. . What a shame 🤣
Blue Gumby
🤣🤣I had no idea what they meant. . Had to Google! I thought more like a blue Michelin man 😂
So, basically a cheap Oozie suit?
@@suecharnock9369 I'll take your word for it Sue as I do not know what an oozie suit is? 😂 Hope you are sticking around to see round 2?
I saw these in Aldi's and did wonder what they would be like, I can see a benefit for someone who moves around a lot at night, having a pee could be easier and getting in and out of a bivi bag might be easier. The obvious downside is looking a dick and the colour. Jury is out on this one!
"looking like a dick" lol. . Totally agree. . And I totally put it on the internet to be there forever 🤣i can laugh at myself as much as the rest. Jury definitely still out this end too. Might change when I do a camp in it. . Hopefully this week ready for an upload Friday. Hope you stick around to see lol
@RobOutdoor The dick reference was fairly general, not pointing a finger at you. Glad you did a video on it. It answered quite a few questions I had - cheers.
It's a ripoff of the German army sleeved sleeping bag system. In my BAOR days I had one modified for use while driving unheated vehicles. A good idea in principle but flawed. No burst out zips for rapid removal.
Unfortunately everything is a rip of these days isn't it. Was yours just as bulky as this one to carry packed? Sounds like a perfect idea for unheated vehicles! Thanks for watching and commenting I hope you stick around for my camp? 😂😂
an u na end up looking like a smurf :)
@@RootsLion 🤣🤣I've been called a smurf, a Teletubbie and my personal favourite. . A gimp!
Not ina million years.....
🤣🤣not a fan? I'm going to spend the night in it at some point this week lol
@@RobOutdoor can't wait fer the vid.i would take an underquilt ora pad or at least a window sun block visor so ya don't suffer frum cbs while ya try n sleep....ill be watchin.good stuff.
Yikes, 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) seems pretty heavy for what it is. I'll stick with my quilts.
And I don't think I want to take my bedding with me for that middle-of-the-night visit to the tree. 😂
Lol to be fair when I was editing I was like that's actually heavy!! Think I'll do 1 night in it (just because I've got it) and take it back 🤫 the store are really good with returns!!
I think the idea is great and I can see it working for campsites where size and weight isn't an issue.
Idk why every thing has such small hoods these days? Jackets too. Really strange making them useless
I know right! I was really confused until I watched the footage back, either I've got a massive head or that hood is non existent 🤣🤣
@@RobOutdoor lol! Maybe you and I suffer from big heads then! 🤣 big head big brain I say 😀
@@oldman_eleven 🤣🤣I like it! Thanks for watching. . Hopefully you'll stick around for round 2 when I spend the night in the gimp suit 🤣🤣
@@RobOutdoor 🤣🤣🤣 looking forward to it. Hope you dont get locked in a box!
@@oldman_eleven 🤣🤣🤣
where is camera man stan these days? And it looks a good idea lots of zips incase it’s hot , better than all the struggle with a sleeping bag. I also think your new assistant camera lady, should try a wild camp..😂
It's a great idea and ideal for the hammock. .. just not so practical for carrying around it's huge!
Cameraman Stan. . He's given up I think 😔. . Although I'm definitely getting camera lady K8 out for a camp
Oh no, I nearly forgot that I'm supposed to be harassing you about camping with Rob! Are you going to be using this suit, a bag, or a quilt?
@@umaiar 😂😂Caz has been too busy touring Europe (weekly videos will commence on her channel in the next 3 weeks) then we need to get a date stamped in the diary when we are both free
@@RobOutdoor Oh, she's officially agreed? Awesome, I totally missed that. ✌️
@@umaiar err not sure I’ve officially agreed 🤔 it all depends on the equipment taken
Sleep with a Gatorade bottle…. Roll over , pee, go back to sleep…..
😂😂this has been mentioned previously. . Not sure how if feel about peeing inside my hammock
WTF!? 🤣
🤣🤣🤣I hope it made you smile? I hope even more that you stick around to see a grown man camp in a baby grow? 🤣🤣