There
are 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. •
Boy Scout uses a malleable mummy sleeping bag, rated
at 0 degrees. He is toasty warm at the freeze-o-ree, and can open the bag
in the summer to cool off. This large bag easily scrunches in to a small
stuff sack which is carried on his backpack. The $140 was well worth the
quality, warmth and compatibility.
Yes there are, sleeping bag's pillows are made of cotton and
designed not to enlarge the original bag in order to be able to carry it as
usual. You should visit your local camping store and ask for a sleeping bag with
a pillow they got to have one.
When not in use, sleeping bags should be kept away from
high heat and away from moisture.
•
Store in a dry location in
moderate temperature.
•
During use, try to keep the
sleeping bag dry and away from open flame.
•
After use, air dries the sleeping
bag outside for several hours.
• Follow the manufacturer's instruction for cleaning the sleeping bag. Instructions differ based on the type of material and insulation.
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