the one crap piece of equipment I bought was the British Snug3 sleeping bag. I am always cold in there. Instead of taking clothes off I start putting more on when I get into my maggot!
I now made my own fleece liner and now seems ok though - bulk and weight increrased considrably.

Personally I am not in favor of lending out equipment. In case anyone asks me (while out camping) to borrow a knife I just pass a cheap one. Everone's happy!

reinhardt