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- Determine the Purpose of the Sleeping Bag
- If being used for family camping--consider comfort
- If backcountry camping--consider weight and size
- Determine the Shape
- Rectangular type
- Provides more space for movement
- Can be zipped together to create a double sleeping bag
- Can be fully opened and used as an extra blanket
- Mummy type
- Weighs less
- Smaller size requires less energy to keep warm at night
- Has a hood to pull tight around your head.
- Determine the Size
- Sizes vary--regular, youth, extra long, extra wide
- Determine Temperature Rating
- Depends on the conditions you plan to camp in
- A bags temperature rating indicates the lowest temperature in
which a person would be comfortable.
- "Comfortable" is a very subjective term--everyone
is different
- Use of a ground pad is assumed, necessary and very important--this
provides extra insulation and comfort. A foam and air core pad
is the best.
- Other factors should be considered--quality of ground pad
and tent, personal level of energy etc.
- Basic ratings:
- Traditional sleeping bags are rated at 40 degrees F
- Three season bags are rated at 20 degrees F
- Cold weather bags are rated at 0 degrees F
- Winter camping bags are rated from -15 degrees F to -30
degrees F
- Determine Insulation
- Down
- Best natural insulator
- Light and compressible
- Must be kept dry or it losses its insulating
abilities
- Synthetic Fill
- Cost less then down bags
- Insulates even when wet
- Dries quickly
- Determine the Lining
- Nylon Taffeta
- Polyester Cotton
- Fleece
- Consider Quality of Other Features
- Seams and stitching
- Zippers
- Consider a storage bag
See
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of sleeping bags, pads and pumps
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