Saturday, September 19, 2009

How To Choose Perfect Camping Sleeping Bags

By Luke Webber

Nothing excites me more than camping and hiking! Once I start driving out to the wilderness my problems and worries just fly out the window. When I am out in the wild I like to still be comfortable though and having the right camping equipment is key. Most importantly are of course the your choice of camping sleeping bags. There is nothing better than getting a great nights sleep with just the sound of crickets. Before you buy your camping sleeping bags there are number of things you should first consider.

The first and most important thing to consider is the temperature and climate you will be camping in. All good camping sleeping bags come with a temperature rating. This is a number, for example 20 degrees, which mean the sleeping bag will keep you warm and comfortable down to that temperature. Be sure to get sleeping bags with the right temperature rating or else you may end up being too hot or too cold. It is of course better to be too hot than too cold as with most camping sleeping bags you can unzip them and let some cool air in.

So lets talk a bit about zippers. Most camping sleeping bags these days come fitted with a full length zipper. This allows you to adjust your temperature as you sleep. Keep it zipped right up to keep all your body heat in. Unzip it a little on those moderate nights and on hot nights unzip it completely and just lay on top of it. You should definitely get a sleeping bag with a zipper!

Before choosing a camping sleeping bag think about some of these options. You can get ones of different sizes such as light or double sleeping bags, kids sleeping bags and even ones they call mummy sleeping bags. You may also want to consider getting a waterproof one if you think you will be hiking and may encounter rain.

Hiking is fantastic to say the least! Discovering new trails and sights and just getting lost in the wild can be very relaxing, but there is nothing worse than having to carry a heavy pack. So if you plan on hiking with your pack then be sure to get a light sleeping bag. There are many choices when it comes to these including ones suitable for very cold climates.

If you sleep diagonally in your bed at home then you may want to think about getting a double sleeping bag. This way you can spread right out across your tent! If you want to add some extra heat in your relationship and put some sparks in your tent then you may also want to consider a double sleeping bag.

Kids sleeping bags are great for one main reason..cartoons! Yeh those boring adult sleeping bags with plain colors are not match for Spiderman and Snow White. Best of all the kids will be climbing into them in a flash giving you a peaceful night!

Choosing the right camping sleeping bags will make your camping adventures much more enjoyable! You will be getting good night sleeps and waking up fresh for new discoveries. One last thing to consider is the material and the fill rating. Cold weather and warm weather sleeping bags can be made of almost the same material just different amounts of it. Even with the advances in synthetic materials down filling probably still best for cold weather. Synthetic materials are becoming more and more advanced though and these are usually what you look for in a good insulating light sleeping bag. Consider also the fill rating. This is a good indication of quality as it will tell you how much fill there is per square inch. Hopefully these tips have helped you decide on the best camping sleeping bags to buy. Happy camping and watch out for those grizzlies! - 16887

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