Discovery Deck dry bag

www.thermarest.com

By Richard Harpham
www.canoetrails.co.uk

Journeying by canoe, kayak or SUP is one of the greatest joys in life but there is the age old adage that ‘nothing weighs very much but everything weighs something’, so packing light becomes a skill and in some cases an art form. Equally in the outdoor hierarchy of needs, a warm and cosy place to get a good night’s sleep is important, if not critical (read John Hudson’s Survival Book – The UK’s Chief Military Instructor).

Hyperion 32 UltraLight Sleeping Bag

The Hyperion 32 Ultralight sleeping bag is well designed with a host of great features. Primarily it feels cosy and inviting with room to turn over. There are three sizes: small (168cm), Regular (183cm) and (Long 198cm), which weigh just 0.44kg, 0.46kg and 0.52Kg respectively. The bag is rated to 5C/41F at Comfort; 0C/32F at Limit and -15C/5C at Extreme. For me personally I am also delighted that the Hyperion features Hydrophobic Nikwax Down, which is ethically sourced. Given that more of the world is waking up to the need to be more sustainable (especially outdoor types) this has to be the standard.

Other nifty features include a longer zip and a connector system allowing the bag to be attached to your camp mat. On expeditions where you may be sleeping on a storm beach, this is a useful addition to avoid that annoying situation where you and your camp mat are separated with stones in your back, like a modern take on the Princess and the Pea! The Hyperion comes with a storage sack and compression stuff sack and really does compress down to the size of a rugby ball. In summary this is a great sleeping bag that ticks all the boxes with comfort, value for money and a strong ethical streak.