Criterion Sleeping Bags

Congratulations to JCB , Prodrive and Ricardo for setting a new land speed world record. This time for a hydrogen powered car. It is fantastic to see UK based companies and staff at the forefront of technological advancements.

I was lucky enough to visit Prodrive’s home in Banbury a few years ago when Criterion supplied sleeping bags for the Bahrain Raid Xtreme Dakar Rally team. Walking through their facility felt like stepping into a motorsport version of NASA.

Congratulations to everyone involved. 500MPH next?

Gareth Lyons
Criterion Owner

Happy St George's Day. Hope you are on a hill somewhere overlooking our green and pleasant land.

Have a Happy 🐰

Criterion’s new boutique Colours Range is the perfect way to follow your team during the 2026. England and Scotland are on the plane — and while Wales and Northern Ireland were knocked out, we didn’t want you feeling left out. So we designed bags for you anyway.
Can’t decide who to support? Go for the Union design and cover all bases... We won't win anyway!

Available soon!

With the temperature set to drop ❄️❄️. Don't forget the Criterion Prime 700. 850FP goose down in a Pertex Quantum shell. Total weight 1110g Comfort Temperature -18°C. Just Saying!!!!!

https://criterion-sleepingbags.co.uk/product/criterion-prime-700-down-sleeping-bag/

Christmas 2025 Delivery Cut‑Off Dates

To guarantee Christmas delivery, please place your order by:

10am on Saturday 20th December 2025

This ensures your order can be despatched by midday on Saturday 20th.

For remote areas such as the Scottish Highlands, please order by Thursday 18th December for despatch on Friday 19th.

Royal Mail Christmas Closures

Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December 2025
Boxing Day – Friday 26th December 2025
Sunday 28th December 2025
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1st January 2026

Items despatched over the Christmas period may experience delays due to limited Royal Mail services.

If you have any questions about delivery, stock levels, or choosing the right sleeping bag, please contact us.

Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year

Delighted to publish the second part of our interview with which covers some of their initial cycle touring experiences and their proposed route. Apologies to Josh and Sarah for taking an age to get this out. Part 3 to follow

Website link - https://criterion-sleepingbags.co.uk/josh-and-sarah-ride-part-2/

When I restarted Criterion in September 2023, I had to streamline the range due to limited space to store stock and the amount of capital I had in my initial investment. The Prime 700 was one of these bags which was mothballed and I am delighted to announce that it is now in stock and available to purchase for your winter escapades in the mountains and highlands.

This new version of the Prime 700 retains the core specifications of the original model. The dimensions, 850 FP goose down fill quality and user features are the same. However, to improve weight and packability. The shell fabric has been updated to Pertex Quantum 35 (35g/m²), contributing to a total weight reduction of approximately 100g over the previous model which weighed 1210g. The new version weighs in around 1110g which represents just over an 8% reduction in weight over the old version.

The image in this post shows the old Prime 700 being used in the Scottish Highlands by Myrddin Irwin the gear renown gear tester.

Best Wishes

Gareth Lyons

https://criterion-sleepingbags.co.uk/product/criterion-prime-700-down-sleeping-bag/

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Do you see the outline of an animal in these rocks? If so what is it? Leave your answer in the comments. - Just for fun.
I saw this when walking towards Barafundle Bay in Pembrokeshire, do you see it or am I seeing things!!