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Frequently Asked Questions |
| Looking for a Sleeping Bag? |
| So you are looking for a sleeping bag. Do you know what you are looking for? Sleeping bags come in all shapes and sizes as well as weight for various temperatures and conditions. Known where you intend to use your sleeping bag and the conditions will aid you in choosing the right one. This lens should help you in making your decision. |
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| Types of Sleeping Bags |
There is three basic types of sleeping bags:
Rectangle - the sleeping bag we were probably all raised with. This is a basic rectangle and rolls up to about the size of a small car. Only use these in the summer, and only if you can drive directly to your camping site. The upside of these bags is they provide lots of room for your feet, and can be zipped together for Mom and Pop sleeping. They are often thick too, which will help to cushion you from the hard ground.
Barrel - The barrel sleeping bag is slightly oval shaped, which provides more body warmth. It is roomier than a mummy bag, but does not usually come with a hood like the mummy.
Mummy - The mummy sleeping bag is what you need when camping in cold weather. It tapers as it goes down toward your feet, providing a close fit and therefore trapping body heat. It has a hood that wraps around your head and neck, keeping your body heat inside the bag. The mummy has draft tubes, which are filled fabric strips sewn along the zipper, keeping your bag draft free. The downside is only for those who have claustrophobia and may feel trapped inside this tighter fitting bag. |
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| Some More Sleeping Bag Info |
* While more expensive, a down sleeping bag will likely last two to three times longer than a synthetic sack, making goose fluff the economical long-term choice. And nothing beats down's softness or warmth-to-weight ratio. But keep your down dry-once wet, it offers zero insulation value.
* A hood adds tremendous warmth. So does a draft collar, which prevents heat loss around your neck. Look for a draft tube behind the zipper, too. And about zippers: One that's full length lets you ventilate on warm nights.
* Down's insulation capacity is measured in fill power-the volume, in cubic inches, occupied by one ounce of the material. Down measuring 600 to 650 fill is excellent quality; the very best stuff can be 900.
* Synthetic insulations, such as Polarguard Delta, PrimaLoft PL2, and DuPont Thermolite, won't compress as well as down but can be easily machine-washed and -dried.
* Manufacturers are pushing the limits of ultralight shell fabrics (some weigh less than an ounce per square yard). Most have a durable water-repellent coating. The latest trick? Eliminating stitching (and needle holes) by welding baffles to the shell.
* The classic mummy-shaped bag is best for heat retention and weight savings, but the tighter ones can be claustrophobic. Try before you buy. For mild conditions, consider a semi-rectangular bag, with room to thrash.
* Look for nice touches like a microsanded polyester to give the illusion of sleeping on silk. Sleeping-pad loops will prevent a 4 a.m. encounter with the cold tent floor. |
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