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Posted on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 10:38 am
How Sleeping Bag Works
Like tents, backpacks and jackets, sleeping bag is an outdoor gear that each camper should not miss on their checklist. If this is your first time to buy one, here are some basic information that you need to know.
The sleeping bag’s performance is affected by three basic factors: environment, insulation and construction. As a rule of thumb, quilted sleeping bags perform better than stitched counterpart because of its ability to trap more dead air inside the bag. One of the most popular in the quilted genre is Marmot Atom bag .
Depending on your preferences, you have the option to buy a cocoon or rectangular shaped sleeping bags. They also come in different sizes, fit and weight designed according to the common needs of most campers. Most manufacturers offer both regular and long sizes and some have designs especially for women and children.
Down fill sleeping bags are designed for extreme weather conditions and known for their ability to expand quickly and excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. They are more durable than synthetic filled sleeping bags but are hard to clean and more expensive. Sleeping bags are rated according to the maximum temperature it is designed to withstand. There are sleeping bags available for one-season to four-season camping.
One of the defining factors of the sleeping bag’s quality is the material used to construct them. Breathable, cheaper materials for sleeping bags are nylon, taffeta and polyester but they do not last long compared to the synthetic alternative. Extreme weather sleeping bags are made from Microfiber, Gore-Tex and DryLoft known because of its ultra light feature.
Sleeping bag’s performance is also enhanced by its zipper system and stitching. To prevent the entry of cold spots, bags are built with hoods, collar and pillow pockets for maximum comfort. Your choice of sleeping bag should be based on your actual needs in the campsite and your budget.
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