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We’re in Selcuk, Turkey and are about to leave for Champagne, France. Jealous yet? This week the Indie Travel Podcast takes a look at the world of sleeping bags.

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Over the last five years we’ve bought four sleeping bags: two high quality, high performance; two low price, low quality. Guess which we’re carrying around with us? It’s the cheap ones! In a 25 special (from millets, UK) we bought two bed-rolls, two sleeping bags and a two person tent for 25: and we’re still using those sleeping bags today.

We speak about what led up to buy the expensive ones, why we choose cheap ones, and why we plan to buy more expensive ones in the future.

Our list of ideas for what to think about before buying a sleeping bag

• Weight
• Price
• Temperature rating
• Function
• Shape

You may also wish to invest in a sleeping bag liner.

We’re so pleased to announce the launch of articles on the Indie Travel Podcast. Over the next month we’re going to introduce you to several authors who are going to be bringing us monthly columns…So stay tuned.

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Poll of the month:
Last month’s poll was: which continent will you stand on next? And the results were…
Europe 28
Asia 17
North America 8
Australasia 7
South America 6
Africa 3
Antartica 0

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This article was written by Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda Martin have been living on the road since February 2006. Both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand they are ... somewhere in the world! Craig and Linda host the Indie Travel Podcast - you can get in touch with them here.