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Hi, thanks. I bought it on ebay new for £179. Currently you can get it from about £199 new in the UK.

Still going strong. I wonder what they will replace it with. It's very light and I've no issues with it so far. It does have its drawback being single skinned, it does suffer from some condensation at times, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Good luck with yours.

@@paulcupboardThanks! Some condensation I can deal with when the deign (and weight!) is right :) If they did a tent of similar design (not tunnel or trekking pole) at about the same weight with an clip on inner I’d be interested.

There is a coating on the fill that's supposed to help a bit, but yea 100% I would be trying to kept it dry. The size / weight to warmth ratio is suberb though. If there is a synthetic that was as warm and packed down as small I've yet to see it.

Hi Trevor. Thanks for the Cobra 200 info. I'm interested in this bag for lightweight 2-3 season use. The Vango website has the Cobra 200's comfort rating as 2deg and comfort limit as -4deg (slightly different to what you put above). Have you managed to take it out in the cold yet? Thanks, James.

@@jimmyrazza Hi James. Just to confirm, the Vango VENOM 200 is 9DegC female and 5DegC male and the Vango COBRA is +2DegC female and -4DegC male. I’ve been out twice this last winter with the Cobra. The first time it was -6DegC outside the tent and -2DegC inside. I wore light clothing and had a space blanket loosely thrown over the bag. I was reasonable comfortable all night on a 10cm foam sleeping mat. By morning, there was a lot of condensation under the space blanket, wetting the bag in places. The second time was 5DegC outside and 8DegC inside the tent. I wore light clothing and was comfortable all night on the 10cm foam sleeping mat. I’m convinced that with additional clothing rather than a space blanket, one would remain reasonable comfortable down to the -4DegC inside a tent, and hence ideal for 2,3 season use.

Thanks @@trevorhill1577, that’s really useful information. It seems ideal for my usage, three season temps of low single figures, but able to dip below freezing with adequate clothing/mat/etc when needed. Any colder and I’ll get the big bag out! Cheers, James.

Hi Trevor. I’m trying to decide between your bag described (Cobra 200) vs the Vango Force 10 Catalyst 250. The Catalyst is a tiny bit lighter but the Venom has a better temp rating. My question is how do you find space inside versus your old Venom? I’m 185cm (6’ 1”), 95 kg and broad-ish shoulders. The only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the Cobra is Vango’s description of the Omega fit which makes it sound a bit neater

Hi Neil. You're right about the Cobra, it's tight across the shoulders. I've been out in the garden the last few nights and found the Venom offers more space. I'm 6ft and 84kg. The reason the Venom is rated at 5DegC for male and the Cobra is -4DegC is the tighter fit and the Venom is through stitched on its lower half, giving me a chilly lower half in low temperatures. The Cobra also has higher fill power. I don't have a Catalyst 250 but the specification doesn't actually say its hydrophobic down like the Venom and Cobra. This would make a difference in low temperature damp conditions as the humidity and body vapours could form condensation inside the bag, reducing bag performance. I've been considering quilts versus bags this last week and come to the conclusion that the bag is the best option, using the bottom to encapsulate the feet and legs but leave the top open for shoulder space. It really does work if you have a decent sleeping mat. I combine the Cobra with a down jacket and cycling leggings and remain comfortable down to a tent temperature of -2DegC. Using a quilt approach for the top half allows me to splay my arms more and stops me rolling off the sleeping mat.

The Banshee is fantastic, except that it's a little too cramped for anything other than sleeping. The Vaude Taurus 2P Tent is a good one. Double skin, small in size but big enough to sit up in. I've the 3P that I use when I take the kids out with me. I've heard good things about the Cloud peak but haven't seen one in the flesh. I don't get out that much at the minute, every couple of months maybe, but love it. Thanks for your comments.

I'm out this weekend (12th Dec) Likely be the coldest I've been out in. Will let you know afterwards. Give me a message if I forget :)

So, I was out the weekend of the 12th. The temperature didn't drop as much as I had expected. Down to maybe 4 or 5 degrees Celsius. The Vango Cobra 600 held up well, warm and snug. I was using an exped winter mat underneath so that helps too. I really like the baffle at the neck and the ability to draw the bag snug around my head. It's a very nice feeling bag, a joy to get into at the end of the day. No regrets at this stage. Just need to test it in the sub zero temperatures, but NI is quite mild even in winter so we will see.

@@paulcupboard Thank you for your review and update, new subscriber here. I'm looking at the Vango Cobra 400 but it's hard to find reviews. Do you think the 400 should be alright for a cold sleeper for camping in Ireland from let's say spring to autumn, I will be using a Thermarest Xtherm. Some sites say it's goose down and others duck down, so is it indeed goose? It has a 700 fill power but I can't find the weight of the fill, any info came in with your bag or is it exactly 400g/600g depending on the model... And last question, is it a struggle to get out of, is the zip long enough, just asking for middle of the night emergencies, nothing worse than getting tangled haha Hoping to get into wild camping this year, the Mourne Wall and the Wicklow Way are on the list :) Again thank you for taking the time to have made a review on the bag and sorry for my silly questions I'm still getting up to speed with this wild camping malarkey, Martine

@@martinev.9761 Hi Martine, according to Vango the bag is "Hydro Barrier Down - Premium 90/10 700 Fill Power Goose Down stays drier 4x longer than untreated down" I think the 400 would do well for spring / autumn temperatures in Ireland. It's usually mild. You can always bring a silk liner or extra thermal personal gear if you think it's going to be chilly. A good sleeping mat makes a big difference. Yours sounds perfect. Looking forward to getting out again soon myself. Let me know how you get on!

@@paulcupboard Thank you so much for the info. I will keep you posted for sure!

Nightmare, fingers crossed they sort you out quickly.

It's a mummy shape, tapered towards the bottom. I don't notice it too snug except for nights when it's maybe warmer than expected. The zip opens from the top and the bottom, so on those occasions I just open the bag up a little to allow some extra wriggle room. It's obviously much more snug than a rectangular bag and it will also depend on your own build.

If the specification can be trusted the Cobra packs slightly smaller 26 x22 v 24 x18 and is a bit lighter 1.25kg v 1.1kg.

Yes, yes you are.

Hi, I have had the Vango 600 out a couple of times now. Most recently on Friday night. The temperature was about 4 degrees Celsius. The bag is fantastic. Very very warm and incredibly compact. The thermal reverb is very effective, there is great loft in the down and it's comfortable material to sleep in. It's a mummy shaped bag so there is less room towards the feet. I've found it can get a little too warm sometimes but that is sorted by opening the zip slightly at the bottom. I also really like the collar and hood on this bag, once adjusted they do a great job of keeping you comfortable in very cold nights. I would definitely recommend. I have the 600 and as I say, it is very warm at 4 degrees. I would imagine the 400 would have been more than adequate at this temperature. If you have any specific questions just let me know. Paul

@@paulcupboard Dear Paul! Thanks for your answer. This all sounds good, I will order the Cobra 400 today. The fact that it can be compressed so well is especially important to me. Best regards, Peter

@@farkaspeter1096 Glad I could help. Let me know what you think of it when you get it.

Cheers. Its getting it's first proper outing on Friday with my first wild camping trip since Covid-19! Looking forward to it. If you want to know anything else about it just let me know.

​@@paulcupboard Thanks for the review, would love an update to how it performed, as you are right - not much info on these at the moment

Hi Ollie I have had the Vango 600 out a couple of times now. Most recently on Friday night. The temperature was about 4 degrees Celsius. The bag is fantastic. Very very warm and incredibly compact. The thermal reverb is very effective, there is great loft in the down and it's comfortable material to sleep in. It's a mummy shaped bag so there is less room towards the feet. I've found it can get a little too warm sometimes but that is sorted by opening the zip slightly at the bottom. I also really like the collar and hood on this bag, once adjusted they do a great job of keeping you comfortable in very cold nights. I would definitely recommend. I have the 600 and as I say, it is very warm at 4 degrees. I would imagine the 400 would have been more than adequate at this temperature. If you have any specific questions just let me know. Paul