I'm a bit of a kit hoarder.. I like to have many items for many situations. This winter I'll be going on a few trips out with the Bloke in the wintery UK- temps probably will drop to 0'c.

My first proper trip I had:

3-4 season down bag as top quilt
2-3 season synth bag as over-hammock-sock/pod-thing (I was afraid of wind chill)
self inflating mat

And I was very comfy and warrm.

Now I have my hands on one of these babies. I got this because I am a cold sleeper, and it was only a couple of quid more expensive than the winter one.

My questions are:

- Using a sleeping bag designed for mountains and alsorts, do I need a pod?
- If I use the down bag as a pod, do I need a pad?
- Could I change it to a foamy?

Being a hoarder, and a "just in case" kinda person, one night I probably will take my little down bag .. just to try it out. But what do you experienced peoples think?