It’s important that you have a durable sleeping bag for your camping trip. If you fail to create a good sleeping gear, you may not get the rest you need to enjoy the full camping experience with you and your family.

Perhaps the best feature of this double sleeping bag is its extremely large size. It can comfortably fit up to two adults and one child. If children will be using it, you could possibly fit up to four of the little ones in the bag.

The massive size of this double-sized bag provides a great deal of comfort, especially if you are sleeping in there alone. It’s built for family camping trips so sleeping space can be shared and less gear can be taken. There are zippers that run completely down each side of the bag, so it can be easy for one person to exit the bag from either side without disturbing anyone else.

Some may think a bag with such a low temperature rating isn’t necessary for summer nights. On the other hand, you never know when the temperature may unexpectedly drop after the Sun sets and stars light the clear night skies.

If you ever camp during seasons other than summer, you can guarantee you will experience very cold temperatures when it’s dark out. The flannel lining of the Teton Sports Mammoth “0-Degree Sleeping Bag” provides a very warm and cozy sleeping area. The interior is made of cotton, so it can also be used on warmer nights and will help draw any sweat away from your body.

Technical details for the sleeping bag shows it measures 94 inches by 62 inches and weighs approximately 17 pounds. It wouldn’t be ideal to pack if you are carrying all of your camping gear to the site or on a hiking trip, but if you have a car, then the weight shouldn’t be an issue.

The Teton Sports Mammoth Double Sleeping Bag comes with small interior pockets to hold items such as a wallet, cell phone, keys, and other personal things. A compression sack is also included which makes the bag easy to carry and store when not in use.

Many customers have been happy with their investment in this Teton Sports Mammoth sleeping bag. Most report it is roomy and can comfortable fit a couple as well as a small child in some cases.

It has been stated many times that the lining is wonderful in keeping them warm, even when the weather is in the 10-20 degree range. Users have also commented on the ease of use when removing it and putting it back into the included sack.

This double sleeping bag is available on Amazon.com for about $137 and customers give it a 4-Plus Star Rating. Click on the image or any of the text links to learn more!

Mammoth Double Sleeping Bag by Teton Sports can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

There really is a sleeping bag for your dog!

As a matter of fact, the Coleman Hibernation Dog Sleeping Bag might be just what the doctor ordered!

The Coleman Hibernation dog sleeping bag is designed to provide both warmth and comfort for pets in the 45-70 pound range. It’s made with ThermoTech insulation, a water-resistant bottom material, sturdy cotton cover and cozy fleece liner to keep man’s best friend as comfortable as possible …

Coleman Hibernation Dog Sleeping Bag, Medium

The Coleman Company, leaders in outdoor recreation products for decades really produces a dog sleeping bag! I’m not sure what your reaction was when you heard the term “dog sleeping bag” but I know mine was a tad on the cynical side.

When you stop and think about it for a moment, it really does make complete sense. Many people bring their dogs along on camping trips throughout the different seasons. Even though your furry friend may have their own natural coat, they also need a little extra warmth during those colder outdoor adventures.

So do your dog a favor and help them stay warm on your next cool/cold weather camping trip!

Coleman Makes A Dog Sleeping Bag Too! can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

Fortunately discount down sleeping bags can be located if you know where to shop and remember to check the reviews for discounted items. Every so often sleeping bag manufacturers modify their line of sleeping bags and when that happens, the older model bags are often available at substantially reduced prices. If you are lucky enough to find older models of otherwise excellent down sleeping bags, you can benefit by purchasing a high quality bag at a discounted price.

Two examples of quality but discounted down sleeping bags are the Viper Goose Down 20 Degree Sleeping Bag available via Amazon that has been reduced from $359.00 retail down to $115.00.  The product description from the Amazon page states:

This is an Expedition Quality Sleeping Bag, weighing a total of only 2.75 pounds. The Goose Down is 100% pure soft feather tips. Mummy style measures 33″X83″X21″. Two of these can zip together to form one double bag. Click link below for more info:

Quality Discount Goose Down Bags

Viper Goose Down 20 Degree Sleeping Bag

Next is another discount down bag available via Amazon, High Peak Goose Down 0 Degree Sleeping Bag advertised as a super-lightweight goose down bag ready for the field …

Goose Down 0 Degree Sleeping Bag made by High Peak

So if you are in the market for discount down sleeping bags and still want to maintain a high level of quality, do yourself a favor, click on each link above, read the reviews and see if either down bag fits your need and budget!

Discount Down Sleeping Bags can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

Those of us who prefer to set-up camp in commercial or public campgrounds for extended periods of time, however, look for a little more comfort as well as distance from the Earth below …

For the campground frequenting campers, camp cots make a great addition to your sleep system since the offer great support and loads of added comfort.

Two basic types of camp cots exist on the market today. First is the self contained, quickset folding cot you simply remove from the carry bag and extend into shape for use like many folding camp chairs as depicted below:

The second type is constructed like the old wood and canvas military cots but now use aluminum and synthetic materials for the cot surface shown in the following image:

Either system works well  as a support system for your sleeping bag though larger folks maybe better off looking for military style camp cots which are available with larger frames and weight ratings.

Camp Cot Tips for Adult Sleeping Bags can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

A high quality silk sleeping bag liner can be an essential accessory for your adult sleeping bags simply because:

• the silk liner provides an extra layer of protection separating you and your “less than clean” body from the bag’s internal layer thus keeping the bag cleaner and drier …
• a silk sleeping bag liner can add up to 10 degrees (F) of additional warmth  to your sleeping system …
• When camping in warmer environments, the liner can be used as the sleeping bag with the bag becoming part of the foundation … and
• quality, machine-washable liners made from rip-stop silk compress extremely adding only a few ounces (4 to 5 typically) to your pack load …

A Silk Sleeping Bag Liner For You can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

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So what does make a sleeping bag a summer sleeping bag?

Hopefully by now you realize this is somewhat of a loaded question since it all depends in exactly how and where the sleeping bag will be used.

For most people who camp in larger public and private camping areas where limiting the amount of equipment taken on a trip is less troublesome making for easier choices. Even a bulky bag with an extra liner and cover quickly extends the use range of any sleeping bag. So people in this camp can therefore opt for a bag with a higher temperature rating (40 degrees) and offset cold nights or changing weather conditions with a bag liner and/or cover.

Backcountry hikers and campers on the other hand, require summer sleeping bags that provide enough warmth for their intended use, and yet are still lightweight and can be readily compacted.  Since backcountry campers are exposed to more variable temperature conditions, opting for a bag with a lower temperature rating (20-30 degrees) is often preferred.

What Makes A Summer Sleeping Bag can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

Manufactured from cotton and acrylic materials, fleece is often sought by folks more concerned with tactile comfort and not camping in remote or cold environments.

Most people use a fleece sleeping bag when conditions do not require protection from very chilly temperatures. Another advantage with some fleece bags; they can serve double duty as fleece sleeping bag liners for extra warmth in a warm season bags.

When shopping for a fleece sleeping bag, look to one of the major outdoor equipment companies like Columbia or Coleman and expect to pay between $20 to $40 per bag …

Who Could Use A Fleece Sleeping Bag? can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

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How important are sleeping bag accessories like sleeping pads? Most people agree a sleeping pad is almost as important as your sleeping bag …

When some people think of sleeping pads, the idea of the long-standing air mattress may spring to mind. Today, however, there are a number of different sleeping pads choices. Just like the huge selection of adult sleeping bags the same can be said for sleeping pads. Where some sleeping bags are best suited for a specific use or conditions, so are some sleeping pads.

The following video from Expert Village provides a quick and straightforward overview detailing the differences in the two main sleeping pad systems used today …

So remember the differences between therma-rest type versus closed-foam cell pads when searching for your next sleeping pad …

Sleeping Bag Accessories: Sleeping Pads can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

Amazon.com, one of the most trusted names for online shoppers offers a fantastic assortment of adult sleeping bags at their site, as well as accessory items for all your camping needs.

Six different “top choices” are noted above with many more great options found on the Amazon site …

Wishing you the best in your shopping experience …

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Adult Sleeping Bags can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags

So how can you be sure if any of the waterproof sleeping bags you’re considering are truly waterproof?

Here’s a suggestion …

Give them an extreme rainfall test with your garden hose or perhaps just watch the following video to see what the crew at Backpacker Magazine found …

Now that was a tad extreme, wasn’t it!

Of course the key point here is to think beyond the waterproofing of the shell (all three of the bags tested in the video passed in that area) and pay close attention to the seams and zipper areas.

Those are the places most leaks occur in bags advertised as waterproof …

Extreme Test on 3 Waterproof Sleeping Bags can be found at: Adult Sleeping Bags