Snugpak


Snugpak is the tradename of manufacturer Snugpak Ltd. Products include sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents, and warm outdoor clothing. The family-owned company is situated in the West Yorkshire village of Silsden, England. A number of their products are used by the British military.

Some of their products can be divided into the ranges:

Military Range includes products designed for military, usually Olive Drab/Black/Coyote Brown colours. Is the most comprehensive range, including clothing (Sleeka/Softie/Sasquatch jackets, salopettes, Pile Pants) and backpacks (Bergen, RocketPak, Sleeka Force 35).

Outdoor Rangeincludes sleeping bags, tents and accessories for family camping. Insulated jackets for extreme weathers and outdoor activities.

Bushcraft Range is a collection of military/outdoor hammocks, bivvi bags and tents.

Snugpak bags are typically insulated with a Swiss made insulation purported to mimic the structure of down and lined with Paratex, a breathable, highly water resistant fabric designed for softness. Their flagship product is the Snugpak Softie 3 Merlin, their lightest bag, with a trail weight of 900 grams (1 lb 10 oz), compressed size of 16x16 centimeters (6x6 inches), and minimum comfort rating of 5C (41F).

Snugpak RocketPak

The RocketPak is patterned after British Army PLCE backpack, only re-sized to be more suitable to "regular" users like hikers and mountaineers. Consist in three "pieces": the main body with 40l capacity and two side pockets, 15l each, which can be attached on main body with zippers and Fastex-like buckles. The side pockets can be zipped together and attached on auxiliary harness ("yoke" in company literature), to make a smaller day-pack.

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