Proper storage of sleeping bags is just as important as cleaning them regularly. First, before you even think about storing your sleeping bag, make sure you dry it out completely. Let it air dry naturally. Do not put it under the sun or near a heat source for this can damage the material of the [...]
Sleeping bags keep you warm by confining the heat generated from your body inside the bag and by keeping the cold air out. Other factors such as insulation, material of the bag and environment also affect warmth in your sleeping bag. With sufficient insulation inside a sleeping bag, the heat produced by the body will [...]
Mummy sleeping bags are great to use for a variety of occasions but the most fitting situation to use them is when you going camping in cold weather or winter as these sleeping bags provide insulation and warmth because of its compact nature. They are also ideal to use when you are going backpacking because [...]
Sleeping bags come in two kinds: synthetic and down. What is good about synthetic bags is that they are inexpensive and can provide sufficient warmth. They also dry up very quickly so you do not have to worry about camping in rainy weather with a sleeping bag like this. Furthermore, synthetic bags are also highly [...]
Buying sleeping bags is not that easy especially with the wide array of choices that can instantly send your head spinning. To make it easier for you, first determine the shape that you want. Rectangular types provide more space and thus more comfortable especially if you will be camping in hot weather. Mummy bags on [...]
When buying sleeping bags, the shape is always a significant factor. There are mainly two shapes of sleeping bags: mummy shaped bags and rectangular shaped bags. As their names suggest, mummy sleeping bags are shaped like a mummy case and rectangular bags are obviously in the shape of a rectangle. While mummy bags are compact [...]
Because winter camping is a very challenging feat to undertake, it is important to choose cold-weather sleeping bags that will give you a comfortable night sleep despite the chilly weather. One good example of such bag is a good quality mummy sleeping bag that carries a trusted camping brand, which can provide sufficient warmth and [...]
Sleeping bags are more comfortable to use if you have a sleeping pad. You have the option between closed-cell foam pads and open-cell foam pads. The first ones are lightweight, inexpensive and waterproof. However, they are bulky and difficult to pack. The second type on the other hand can compress more efficiently and are also [...]
Proper cleaning of sleeping bags is vital to extending its life. For one, you must know that it is never advisable to have your sleeping bag dry cleaned or washed in a regular washing machine. If you should wash it in a machine, use a huge-sized commercial washing machine that loads on the front and [...]
With the endless array of sleeping bags in the market today, it is not a surprise that many people find it hard to find the right one for them. To narrow down your choices, you need to ask yourself these following questions: What kind of weather condition are you likely to use your sleeping bag? [...]