Finally a proper WINTER sleeping bag! Black Ice Sleeping Bag Review.

Here is my Black Ice Sleeping Bag Review. This is a proper winter sleeping bag. This down sleeping bag will comfortably sleep you below freezing. This goose down sleeping bag lofts up beautifully and captures and retains all your warmth. A 4 season sleeping bag is a must when winter camping. This should be paired with an insulated sleeping pad for best results.
This Black Ice G700 Sleeping Bag is sold by Camperlists. They specialise in Naturehike and 3F UL Gear. Their camping gear prices and customer service is excellent plus you don't have to worry about paying VAT and Duty on your backpacking gear. They sort this out.
Link to Black Ice G400 size Long £169 (comfort +5, weight 730g):
www.camperlists.com/collectio...
Link to Black Ice G700 size Long £199 (comfort -5, weight 1030g):
www.camperlists.com/collectio...
Link to Black Ice G1000 size Long £219 (comfort -14, weight 1350g):
www.camperlists.com/collectio...
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BLACKICE G400/700/1000 Mummy Single Goose Down Sleeping Bag
Color: Red/Blue
Bag Shape: Mummy
Zipper Type: Left（red）、Right（blue）
Size: M、L
Insulation: 700 Fill Goose Down
Insulation Weight: 400g/700g/1000g
Gender: Unisex
Weight Range: 710g/730g(G400)、1010g/1030g(G700)、1330g/1350g(G1000)
Age Group: Adults
Fabric/Material: 15D Nylon (GRAM ART fabric is made by TORAY)
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant (Teflon down & feather protector)
Operation Temperature Range: 16~21℃(G200)、0~10℃(G400)、-10~3℃(G700)、-19~-7℃(G1000)
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Thanks, Andy.
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[@TimelordUK]

Thanks to Andy's recommendation, I bought this a few weeks ago. I'm very happy with it. Yes, it's expensive, but it is quality and it works. Haven't been out in it yet, but I do sit inside it on my sofa because I still haven't put the heating on yet due to the concerning costs, and this bag keeps me warm!!

[@BackpackingUK]

This bag is better than central heating! 🔥

[@TimelordUK]

@@BackpackingUK 100% true Andy.

[@LoneWolfExplorer]

I’m actually looking for a wide, warm but packable sleeping bag so this review is great. Only thing, when I go to the site it says comfort rating is 3c for the 700 but the 1000 is comfort -7c.

[@jeffbanks9955]

Great vid Andy! I recently bought a Big Agnes Echo Park 0 degree bag, which is synthetic. I haven't tried it yet as im waiting for it to get bit colder for a proper test. I chose the BA because it's very spacious, being a quilt design zipped to a sleeping pad holder underneath, so between the pad and the quilt, you're completely covered. Im quite a big chap so the ample space is fantastic and i can roll round in it like a normal duvet. They do make a down version of it but it's an extra £200 on top, with the same insulation value, so i opted for the synthetic. It unzips from the pad holder so you can just use it as a quilt in the warmer months. Time will tell if i've made a wise purchase!

[@BackpackingUK]

Sounds great, let me know how you get on 👍

[@jasonkelsey987]

Cheers Andy Got one on the way for £156 with 2 week delivery from China. Let’s hope it turns up 😳! That’s two things I’ve got you have reviewed. Great channel mate.

[@BackpackingUK]

You won’t be disappointed, it’s such a nice bag and it’ll definitely keep you warm!!!

[@PeteDavisYates]

Always found the alpkit pipedream bags to be the best weight to warmth to price ratio

[@BackpackingUK]

The Pipedream 600 would be close to this. I really like Alpkit gear, great value for money.

[@KeithPierce1000]

I've got the green envelope shaped version and its great, does what it says on the tin. Paid £195 but well worth it.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@backpackingireland8624]

I’ve Thermarest Questar down bag -6 comfort, got it for €250 . Nice bag . Warm , packs small .

[@BackpackingUK]

Nice! I think their ratings are confusing though, they don’t name their sleeping bags by their comfort ratings, instead it’s ‘transition’ (whatever that is!!!).

[@KarlHessey-db6mf]

Logo looks similar to Skyrim, nice 😎🍺🌲👍

[@slaterskipable]

When will you be doing the vido at the North Pole?

[@derekhughes4028]

Would you recommend this over the Rab 1100?

[@craoutdoors6827]

just found your channel some superb reviews I have seen so far. Got to ask what do you do with all that gear I would need another house to store it all in!😂

[@BackpackingUK]

😂 there are 5 of us who are all into our camping gear so we get through a serious amount of kit!!!

[@markatchison9974]

All 4 season gear is expensive, which is mainly why I'm a 3 season camper. 'That' & it's very dark & cold of course.

[@BackpackingUK]

You’re not wrong. I’m struggling to see the benefits of winter camping 😂

[@gray3217]

Great video Andy! Quick question how do u pack ur sleeping bag back up do u role or stuff?

[@BackpackingUK]

I use a Sea to Summit eVent Drybag 👍

[@gray3217]

@@BackpackingUK Cheers for the reply! Would u role it up into the dry bag or just stuff it in? I have just bought the berghaus transition 400 and not sure if to roll it back up or just stuff it back in!!

[@robertpugh8422]

Thanks for the review, Andy. It's that time of year again, when a proper 4-season bag is a necessity. I've had my eye on the Rab Ascent 1100 and thought you thought you did a great review of that a year earlier ("The ULTIMATE Winter Sleeping Bag"), so I'm curious as to why you've since started using this alternative. One of the key deciding factors for me with Rab down products (and other major manufacturers) is their RDS accreditation. I won't buy any non-accredited down products due to the prevalence of animal cruelty in the supply chain - there's a reason many Chinese down products are so cheap. Sadly, this rarely gets highlighted, so many people are unaware of it. Anyway, just wondering if you've changed your mind about the Rab? If so, it would be really interesting to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons - maybe another video for you to consider?

[@BackpackingUK]

This bag was just too hot for the type of winter camping I do. Comfort is probably minus 5 to 15! Too warm for me at zero degrees which is around my level of winter camping.

[@robertpugh8422]

Great, thanks for the quick and helpful response, Andy! I can see that the extra insulation could be a problem for many people, as I think your level of winter camping is pretty common. Sticking with the Rab range (for its RDS accreditation), it sounds like the Ascent 900 might be better for the UK winter, at least outside Scotland... and it seems to be a popular bag. That said, I'm an extremely cold sleeper, so I'm still mulling the Ascent 1100 (do you want to flog me your old 1100, by any chance? 😆) Glad you've found the right bag for you anyway. Great channel - keep up the good work.

[@adrianbyrne3413]

Hi Andy, the Camperlist website now conveys the comfort value as being 3 degrees and extreme -5 degrees. Will these function parameters change your previous review or opinion? Please advise via a written response. Thanks in advance

[@BackpackingUK]

To be honest I don't know what they're playing at. I think the original ratings were correct. I personally was in this bag with sub-zero temperatures outside last week and I was warm and toasty. Maybe they've changed the filling?

[@adrianbyrne3413]

Thanks for reply Andy, it’s appreciated. I was so close to ordering this bag but held off after being disappointed the performance ratings were revised/amended on the BlackIce website and deviating from those ratings given to your bag shown in your video. Can you advise if going for the BlackIce 1000 version or one of the Naturehike alternatives or any alternatives for that matter is the way to go to get a bag with a Comfort rating of -5 degrees? Thank you for all your inputs and reviews, you are the Scotty Kilmer of outdoor pursuit gear and becoming a legend. Take care. Adrian - Dublin

[@PamweChete2503]

I’m torn between the Naturehike Snowbird -7 and the Blackice G700. I would appreciate any recommendations as to which one is best.

[@BackpackingUK]

Let me check and I’ll get back to you 👍

[@adrianbyrne3413]

Hi Andy, thank you for your what appears to be sincere, objective and knowledgeable reviews. I am going to buy a 4 season bag. I never considered the Chinese brands because I was not aware of them and perhaps would be cautious regarding their quality. However, I am really interested in these products especially after your reviews. Can you answer the viewers question: which is better the Nature hike Snowbird -7 or this Black Ice G700? Do you really believe that despite the Black Ice being fairly unknown, is it worth taking a punt on? By the way I am based in Ireland and as you know our home climates and geography are similar . If you are ever passing through Dublin, look me up. Thanks for you advice!

[@stuartratcliffe2942]

hi can you please tell me which is the better of the 2 bags im stuck between getting a rab 1100 ascent or a black ice one either700 or 1300 thanks

[@BackpackingUK]

The 1100 and 1300 are for deep inter camping. Are you likely to be camping in -10 degrees? If closer to zero the 700 will be fine.

[@lauriebloggs8391]

I have found it very difficult to contact Camperlist, and finally having done so, never had a reply

[@ostelot1biondi800]

Hi Andy. Can you confirm if this is comfort rating of -5 or limit rating?

[@BackpackingUK]

It looks like they’ve just ‘upgraded’ the sleeping bags. However, the temperature ranges have changed. I’ll have to ask what’s changed.

[@ostelot1biondi800]

Thanks Andy. Checked the Camperlist site and ratings for the upgraded G700 are comfort 3c, limit -5c, extreme limit -10c. The G1000 ratings are comfort -7c, limit -14c, extreme limit -19c. Recommends the G1000/G1300 for cold weather camping. Price for the G700 is $204, G1000 and G1300 is $265, which still seems really good. I guess having used this company several times that you find them easy to deal with? I'm definitely interested in purchasing the G1000 or G1300.

[@hughevans3932]

Do you know if the down is ethically sourced? That’s a deal breaker for me.

[@BackpackingUK]

I don't know so I can't say yes or no.

[@mattceillam6848]

what a stupid language

[@lauriebloggs8391]

I have chased Camperlists to ask the same, and never had the courtesy of a reply. If it were RDS certificated at the least, I think Blace Ice would say so. I now presume the down is not responsibly sourced, and likewise am now looking elsewhere......

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Which do you prefer, the Rab Ascent 900, or this?

[@BackpackingUK]

Rab bags are lovely but they do cost more!

[@lauriebloggs8391]

A very "politic" reply?@@BackpackingUK

[@jamiesmith2152]

Looks decent, I think the G700 is almost identical to the Leviathan EV 900 looking at the specs, the Leviathan is currently £135 on Tiso and if you show the Tiso price at Go Outdoors they will match it plus 10% off the price. I think for that sort of money it's not possible to beat unless your getting second hand.

[@BackpackingUK]

I’ve seen some really mixed reviews about the Leviathan with some people complaining they were cold at +5 degrees. Def do your research 👍 Their EV400 is about 5 degrees out.

[@derekhughes4028]

@@BackpackingUK another thing with the Levitation is it shed feathers like crazy! You are finding them months later.

[@johnkenny694]

Western Mountaineering Veasalite or Antelope , save the money up and get Dream bag of ur life.

[@BackpackingUK]

I don’t think anyone will disagree they’re the best but they do cost a hell of a lot!

[@RootsLion]

do they do a short lol

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@ObjectiveMedia]

You don’t want Teflon anywhere near you folks

[@laviku]

you doing branding to hard mate are all this sponsored ? real Q

[@BackpackingUK]

I’ve never been paid to do anything. A lot of the branding is for KZbin SEO, that’s why my videos rank fairly high for products. Unfortunately that’s what the social machine likes but it sometimes comes across like I’m flogging a product.

[@davidcressey]

Sorry mate - buying from China is unethical. If you can buy alternatives then you should.

[@BackpackingUK]

But most western companies do exactly that. Half of what you’re buying is made in China. That’s why when China goes into lockdown the western world struggles with their supply chains.

[@davidcressey]

@Backpacking UK actually that's not true. Many companies don't use China and source their goods ethically from other countries... you should check it out ..

[@robertpiehler9318]

Come on! Don't be fooled by the media's fake news please? Most of our products are made in China. Most of the outdoor brands in the United States and Europe are produced in China, and a small part is in Vietnam. A lot of the news you see is fake, it's just politicians slandering China to get your votes！

[@mattceillam6848]

your statement is wrong

[@heartman3380]

Absolutely no need in this day in age for down, do you have any idea what animals go through to get the down? pure ignorance to cruelty when there just ain't any need.

[@BackpackingUK]

Are you serious?!?! I assume you’re a vegan too?

[@heartman3380]

@@BackpackingUK Why wouldn't i be serious?

[@mattceillam6848]

You are so stupid, old point of view

[@robertpiehler9318]

Your words are slanderous, open your eyes

[@stevenwatsham5973]

I would strangle the goose myself and have a lovely roast to boot!.. The goose would not need its down anymore anyway!!

[@soggz4246]

Hi Andy. Looks good,but to be honest,I haven’t seen anything better than my Unissued British Army MK 2 Down Arctic bag. Good for minus 10,easy. And only cost me £40.00. They are about,if you look. It’s a big bag,mind,but ‘Travel light,Freeze at Night’,so an ex marine told me once. All the best.👍🏾🏕🍁

[@BackpackingUK]

I love that saying, I’ll pinch that 😁

[@soggz4246]

@@BackpackingUK I’ll tell my ex marine mate… 😉