When I first heard the term double wide sleeping bags, the first thing popping into my mind wasn’t sheets of fabric and filler but mobile homes Of course in reality, this term actually refers to a common version of the rectangular sleeping bags, double sleeping bags. The main advantage to double bags … it allows [...]
Read More...Unlike the more open rectangular sleeping bag most of were first introduced too, the mummy sleeping bag is designed with a smaller overall form to save space and an increased warmth factor. Today, the majority of mummy bags have several features enhancing those two qualities including: head to foot taper that more closely hugs the [...]
Read More...Unless you live in a completely dry, arid environment (which doesn’t really exist), you probably want to consider purchasing a waterproof sleeping bag as you narrow the field of possible choices. Early attempts at manufacturing waterproof sleeping bags usually involved treating the exterior surface of the bag with a waterproofing sealant. It was quickly learned [...]
Read More...Backpacking sleeping bags are a specific type of adult sleeping bags designed with the hiking, backcountry camper in mind. Unlike a person searching for a sleeping bag to use at an accessible recreational area, backpackers need a sleeping system including a lightweight bag also created for the temperature conditions for a given region. Backcountry hikers [...]
Read More...Kristin Hostetter, gear expert from Backpacker Magazine created this “in the field” video at Rocky Mountain National Park describing several tips for individuals searching for adult sleeping bags. Some of the points Kristin mentions includes the style of the bag; type, grade and placement of insulation; zipper location; nature of the draft collar area; hood [...]
Read More...Anytime you are searching the web for information about adult sleeping bags, you will quickly encounter many pages of information telling you all about sleeping bag liners. But if you’ve gone to all this trouble to find the perfect sleeping bag, why in the world do you need a sleeping bag liner? There are actually [...]
Read More...Adult sleeping bags obviously come in a variety of shapes and sizes so finding the right bag should based on more than reading manufacturer specifications and appearance. Since you are in the process of spending a considerable amount of your hard-earned cash for your new outdoor sleeping habitat, “trying it on for size” as important [...]
Read More...Interesting title is it not? Truth be told if you do a web search for “4 season sleeping bag” you will be presented with a number of bag options theoretically filling that role. Most of these “4 season” adult sleeping bags on the market, however are bags with lower temperature ratings normally characterizing them as [...]
Read More...Camping with your significant other can be a fantastic experience especially when sleeping together in any of the quality double sleeping bags available on the market today. Just the thought of camping in the great outdoors and still being able to snuggle close to a loved one warms the souls of many family campers. One [...]
Read More...It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced backcountry camper looking to lighten your pack or just a person who enjoys hanging out and spending a few nights sleeping under the stars, a sleeping bag cover is just what the doctor ordered. A quality, breathable and waterproof sleeping cover, also known as a bivy bag [...]
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