Thermarest Questar 0f/-18c Down sleeping bag REVIEW

[@assaginel2822]

Great Is thrue, the Questar is the best

[@jlea2480]

I’m a very cold sleeper so I’m excited about getting this bag thanx for the review!

[@Torrisplass1]

You know a review is good when your halfway and got more than the info you need great vidio keep it up🫡

[@Stu1972Mac]

Did you have plenty of room in the long? Im 6'2 and debating whether to get the long or regular.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yes mate, it's perfect for me with loads of room. I'm 6'4

[@CampNWildWithTheDragon]

Wow!awesome shaun

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks mate 🙂👍

[@joekelly9369]

We need to see them compressed .. means a lot buddy thanks . Difference between backpacking and driving to your site ... huuuge difference , limiting factors

[@salamanco968]

Excellent review, mate.

[@thegroove2000]

I have learned to just stuff my set up into my rucksack. Its easier that messing with the bags.

[@PyreneesPathfinder]

fellow Ellesmere Port man do you think those synergy straps could fit a sea to summit etherlight regular

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Have you used this in -10 since mate? What’re your thoughts a year later on? Nice vid mate

[@Shaun-Wilson]

No mate, unfortunately not. Life has gotten very busy, so the hobby has had to take a sode step for a while. I've been in it down to -5 and I was toasty.

[@karniskavva]

Would this bag be too hot for a 4 season bag? I mean I could have it open in summer?

[@Lonewolf.wildcamping]

I’m 6’4 so happy that it fits you like this is mine arrives tonight! Too got a good price though. I checked eko sport it £300. Now and most places sell it for £360 I got it for £301 live in Scotland now so I’m out every week. Good review

[@k2outdoor806]

I have Questar (0C degrees comfort) I like a lot of moments here,Water repellent coating works, hydrophobic down probably also not bad (i don't know what will be in 5 or 10 years with properties of down ).Synergy system works good - cool .But i have to say than quality of down is Not the best for this price.Maybe because it is Duck down, maybe because a bit to much feather but I noticed that the scores of fill power went down, a dead zone has formed in the chest area - down distribution is not very even and this cold zone increases with the time (not long time) . My next bag will be with 800 FP Goose down

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Do you store it compressed?

[@k2outdoor806]

@@Shaun-Wilson No,that is why i am a bit confused (One year by me and only 10 nights outdoor)

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@k2outdoor806 when I get back from a camp when it's been compressed, I hang it up on a coat hanger and sinch the neck cord in. Hang it from a door frame for a couple days before putting it in its loose stuff sack

[@k2outdoor806]

@@Shaun-Wilson I keep my sleeping bag under my bed, also pad

[@SimonOutdoors]

Nice one Shaun 👍🏻 loving the new bag and the T-shirt is cool 😎 I laughed a lot during this with you crawling about in it!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Simon, yea I was tempted to put the caterpillar from "a bugs life" on the screen during that bit 😂😂

[@SimonOutdoors]

@@Shaun-Wilson haha do it next time mate!! All for subliminals in videos!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

😂👍

[@uknighthuntingvision93]

Based on your recommendation Shaun, I've just ordered the long, version of Thermarest Questar 0f/-18c, off Trekitt. It cost me £319.00 utilising PayPal Credit (Paid a third up front, and a third next month, and a third the month after Interest Free). I'm happy with that considering Trekitt have great customer service. Looking forward to testing it out on a wild camp in my Peak District. I will be testing it out with my Exped Dura 8r sleeping mat! Cheers buddy for a great review!

[@MrCMHUDDY]

Thanks for this review buddy. Really helped and made my decision based on what you've said. I was looking at a quilt but the UGQs are super expensive. Please could you provide a link for the website you purchased from? *(Just seen the link, thank you!! )* Liked and subbed.

[@joekelly9369]

Thanks buddy theres a huge difference with the down and synthetic thermarest bags i own 3 now saros -32 (big bag awesome comfort ) questar -06 again awesome snug autumn bag .very small pack size and this -18 .. iv used all brands rab mountain harwear , iv owned the best camping up scotland in 0 deg ..the questar -18 is my new baby covered with a goretex army bivvi bag ( in case of condensation) the comfiest bags iv owned to date

[@takeahike7951]

Good to see mate, I got the Rab Accent 1100 but I'm always changing haha. Take care mate.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks mate 🙂👍 yea I did have a look at the Accent 1000, but this W.A.R.M system really pulled me in

[@alanrogers9589]

Great vid and great bit of kit keep em coming 😎👍👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks Alan 🙂👍

[@joekelly9369]

The -18 is next ..

[@ashropshirelad]

I like that, tempted...I'm a big unit as I'm sure you've noticed! I dont like sleeping bags and went to a quilt but that looks like a better fit. Might have to indulge for next winters camping, good review chap.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Gord 🙂👍 it really does feel massive when your in it. I was able to have my head in it one one morning and watch youtube on my phone inside the thing 😂

[@joekelly9369]

Toooo big pack sizes with thermarest bags ,my saros - 18 takes a 70l packmy hyperion is a bit smaller but not backpacking size

[@Timantinpoimija]

you need to use the compression bag

[@joekelly9369]

@@Timantinpoimija haha thats uber compresswd shaun 😀 the synthetics are huge thick bags .. its a great bag if you drive ... iv ordered the one you reviewed there ..

[@Timantinpoimija]

@@joekelly9369 Questar is a down sleeping bag.

[@joekelly9369]

@@Timantinpoimija i know iv ordered one . My saros is for driving to sites ( fishing etc) the questar is for backpacking

[@chrisanderson224]

Great review Shaun, was going for a Rab accent 900 but after watching this I think my mind has been changed. Do you know if you get charged import duty if you order from Ekosport?

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hello Chris, at the time of purchase, I didn't get charged any import duty on top. This was before Christmas though so things may have changed. Probably best to have a look on their site to see what their stance is on it. Price may include taxes 🙂👍

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Nice review dude! Can’t beat thermarest gear! Now you gotta wait til next winter to test it properly 😬😂 Have a good weekend mate Ash

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I know mate! I think I can drag this one out until at least march, even if I have to stick my leg out of the bottom zip... it'll be worth it for the comfort, and bragging rights 💪😂

[@CampingDan85]

Cracking bit kit,looks amazing. I did laugh about you rolling around.😂😂😂😂 ATB Dan. 👍👍👍👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Like a maggot as my mate Dai would say 😂😂

[@CampingDan85]

@@Shaun-Wilson 😂😂😂😂

[@paulc245]

Great review, thank you. We were camping on Dartmoor at some stage when it wasn't lockdown, with exactly the same conditions as last year this time but last weekend... last year............ waiting for the snow....... anywho, the temp dropped to about 0C during the night possibly to about -2 or -3. Our Sleeping bags were pants and did not perform as expected but you get what you pay for..... so we are looking for new ones.. these seem the business but would prefer ones that zipped together ;). however my wife has just said if it keeps you warmer singles are 'Just fine'!! 2nd anniversary today.. glad to see the romance has not died.. :) ... to add insult to injury both our mats went down at different stages during the night.. mine at about 2am hers at about 5am... can you recommend a durable inflatable mat as well?? that won't break after the second or 3rd outing... weight is the main thing for us now, cost is a secondary evil.. lol.. Thanks again.. Paul

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hello Paul, that sounds a nightmare yous had mate! We've all been there though lol. If you can hold out for a couple of weeks I'm going to be doing a video on different types of sleeping mats, what works for me and what doesn't. Hope this helps? 🙂👍

[@paulc245]

@@Shaun-Wilson great buddy... I think we will be ok for a few weeks.. so will stay tuned!!!

[@theheightoflife]

I does look amazing mate.. I always love seeing it in the storage sack haha. Didnt know or think about storing the down material until you told me the other week! Niiice one! That footbox looks bang on for the colder temps, infact the whole thing does. Definitely think im going to invest in one of these for winter the end of this year once ive got used to a few camps. Im a sleep mover too lol so will suit me haha. Thermarest seem to really know what they're doing with their equipment. Awesome video Shaun very helpful nice one!! 👍🏻

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Chris! Yea it really is a quality product. The extra features that you don't get with other sleeping bags goes to show how much thought has gone into it. They do other temperature versions of it, so I'm seriously debating getting another one for the slightly warmer months 🙂👍

[@theheightoflife]

@@Shaun-Wilson Ahh right ok! Yeah well as we spoke before on Instagram I only have that little Andes thing off ebay haha, would prob be sound for the really warm camps but do need to upgrade cus want to know I have 'the best' kit. Will definitely look on their website for something for the summer months or warmer months then as I really do like the look of the Thermarest stuff 😀

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yea man, either a water one of these, or I've just found out they do a quilt 🙂👌

[@theheightoflife]

@@Shaun-Wilson Cool.. I shall have a browse 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@MrWildWales]

-18 😯 looks the business but youd hope it was brill after you paid that much!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Aye there not cheap mate, but the extra features you get with this, and the pricing of the other XL bags from the competitors make it worth it i think. Shame it won't be used to its full potential till next winter now 😕 Thanks for watching mate 🙂👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Hey Shaun, Its Lee (Elvis from GOTV) I meant to comment on this yesterday but drank too many wines!! I will re watch later, I know it was something about a stupidly expensive sleeping bag 😂🤣 laters.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hello Lee! Don't worry about all that, I've had far too many tonight 😂 It is expensive... but listen to/look at all those features in the vid... Have you ever seen a sad man zipped up in a Thermarest Questar? I rest my case 😂👍

[@MetallicrealitE]

Great review lol! I love mine so much, I am quite a bit smaller than you so I have huge amounts of cramp defeating wiggle room :D

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one mate, i'm glad your pleased with it after me bigging it up lol.

[@MetallicrealitE]

@@Shaun-Wilson Well worth all the research mate :D can't wait till I can test it properly outside

[@TheGazzatron941]

Nice one, I certainly don't regret getting mine, you being right on the limit in terms of length and still being able to move around in it should be reassuring to others. If you did find it twisting with you it would take too much to make a couple of straps with para cord or something. One more thing, maybe write some notes on sticky labels to stick to the camera for things like W.A.R.M fit and Hydroscop.... I mean Hydrophilic down 😂 Good to chat last night hope you get your drone fixed.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Haha, thanks again for the recommendation Gaz. I'm deffinetly sold on it. Top sleeping bag 🙂👍

[@europa1387]

Your accent is a bit unusual, where are you from if you don't mind me asking?

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I'm from a place called Ellesmere Port originally, not far from Liverpool.

[@xoxo.mikualltheway]

Hi shaun 😁 i am mollie

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Molly Turner?

[@stevenball7857]

Top video that mate 1 question though what's it like when ya need a tug 🤣🤣🤣💪💪

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Plenty of room for all that Ste 😂😂😂

[@stevenball7857]

@@Shaun-Wilson 🤣🤣🤣 Well thought I would ask as it was not in the review and ya never know who's watching lol made up your doin well with this mate keep it up mate class content all the time 👌👌👌

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@stevenball7857 nice one Ste, I appreciate that 🙂👍

[@StreetsOfRage2]

😆👀

[@ipaales7552]

What a sleeping bag brilliant shaun.. Also the grey carpet your showing it on how comftable does that look it also reminded when my girlfriend gave birth🤣🤣all the best marra take care mate cheers 👍🏕️

[@Shaun-Wilson]

😂 my god, what have I done leaving that clip in the vid 😂 yea mate, tbh the carpet is well comfy, sleeping bags not bad either 🙂👍

[@dai_outdoors_uk2642]

Like a giant maggot! You crack me up mate. 🤣. Good review though Shaun.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Haha, maggot, caterpillar 🤷‍♂️ I'm here to entertain 😂 Nice one Dai 🙂👍