Buying your Sleeping Bag for your Next Camping Trip
Author: Camping Now
Buying sleeping bags can be a difficult task, with prices ranging from a few
pounds to a few hundred. Ultimately you have to ask what you want to use it for.
The sleepig bag is an important part of the kit. If you are hiking then you
ideally want something that will pack tightly and is quite lightweight, such as
a compact sleeping bag, although you have to be careful as these sometimes don't
provide the best insulation. Temperatures drop at night more than ost people
expect, even in the middle of sumer so you should make sure you're prepared. A
sleeping bag traps the warm air around your body which provides the best
insulation possible. The best sleeping bag is one which allows moisture to
escape while keeping warm air trapped.If you are in a couple, you might prefer a
double sleeping bag (there is no better central heating than the body heat of
someone else.
Slepping bags are given temperature rating based upon their intended use. One
season sleeping bags are designed for use in the sumer months only and aren't
suitable for camping in the winer (they just won't keep you warm). Two season
sleeping bags are suitable for the extended summer months (from early spring to
late autumn, but aren't suitable for sub zero temperatures. Three season
sleeping bags will provide warmth in temperatures which are slightly sub zero
and four season bags are designed to be used all year round and will be the most
expensive type of sleeping bag.
Temperature ratiings should be taken as a general rule, remember, temperatures
can drop below zero in spring, particularly at higher altitudes so you should
follow specfic directions of the manufacturer. The amount of heating that
different people will need can vary widly, with some people requiring more
warmth than others.
What you sleep on is also very important, a good ground mat provides great
insulation and is very important when camping.
If you are just planning on camping in the summer, you probably don't need to
spend too much, if you are looking at trecking, climbing, mountaineering etc
then you really want to look at the top end, as the cheaper models simply won't
keep you warm enough. You might also want to consider a "bivvy bag", as this can
be useful in emergencies, or if temperatures drop lower than expected.
The fill in sleeping bags can be made of a wide range of things, most commonly
goose, duck or down. Down is the warmest and often most expensive but not very
good if it gets wet.
You may aso want to look out for a bag with a 2 way zip so you can stick your
feet out the bottom. Double sleeping bags are also available and singles that
join together to form a double. Insulated zips are also important if it gets
very cold. A good ground mat is also an essential. They are only cheap and
provide excellent insulation.
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