SLEEPING BAGS FOR CAMPING

By: Nicole Roberts

When shopping for sleeping bags for camping, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the many options available. Not all sleeping bags are created equally. Sleeping bags for camping differ based on the needs of the individual.

If you plan to take frequent or regular camping trips, it is best to have two sleeping bags for camping. First, you want a three-season sleeping bag. These sleeping bags are ideal for spring, summer and fall seasons. Look for bag that has a comfort or temperature rating of 10 to 20°F. Three season sleeping bags for camping will keep you warm on a chilly evening during the spring or fall seasons; and cool during the summer.

Then you would need a sleeping bag for the winter season. The average should have a comfort rating of below 0°F. If you plan to camp in the mountains, then look for a rating of -15 to -40°F. For the insulation, be sure that you look at sleeping bags for camping that come with its 650-power fill rating or higher. For warmth, you want to be sure you choose a bag that has a higher an amount of feather and less quill. Also, be sure that your winter bag is longer than your three-season sleeping bag. This will give you more room to snuggle and create extra warmth against the cold elements. It also gives extra space for storing items that may freeze such as water, cameras or boots. Look for bag that will offer at least an additional 8 to 10 inches of space.

With the knowledge of knowing you will need two sleeping bags, you then can focus on selecting the proper shape of bag. The three popular shapes for sleeping bags are mummy, semi-rectangular and rectangular. The mummy shape is perfect if you plan to do a lot of backpacking during your camping trip. This style is lightweight and form fitting. The semi-rectangular sleeping bag is a hybrid of the mummy and rectangular shaped bag. This style will be narrower at the bottom and wider at the top for more room. Then the standard rectangular sleeping bag is the traditional shape, which offers the most space. The rectangular sleeping bag tends to be less expensive than the other two options. With the mummy and the semi-rectangular style, the bags form closer to the body to decrease the weight of the bag and create more warmth due to the lack of interior space.

Sleeping bags for camping vary based on features and manufacturers. You can find bags for as little as $20 and as high as $250. It is always best to focus on quality instead of price when searching for the perfect sleeping bag.





Nicole Roberts - About the Author:

At CampingStorePro, you will discover an amazing selection of low priced and excellent quality sleeping bags for camping.

Coleman Fold N Go 2 Burner Propane Stove

 

 The Coleman Fold N Go™ is the ultimate stove for cooking on the go thanks to its fold-over design with locking handle for easy transport and storage. This clever stove features an extra-large cooking area for two wide-based pans and the PerfectFlow® system provides consistent cooking performance in cold weather, when gas is low and in high altitudes.100% Propane is an exceptionally efficient fuel source that is ideal for family or adventure camping, packingin maximum performance in a convenient, compact cylinder. Its ability to cope effortlessly at extremely low temperatures and at altitude makes it the ideal fuel source for any adventure.

The ultimate stove for cooking on the go thanks to its foldable design with locking handle for easy transport and storage. This clever stove features an extra-large cooking area for two wide-based pans and the PerfectFlow® system provides consistent cooking performance in cold weather, when gas is low and in high altitudes. See more

Campingaz Camping Kitchen Grill Stove

 We bought this cooker after a long long look at all the others on Amazon and other sites, and are pleased we did so. The grill option is great. It's easy to use, and really does 'grill healthily' as it claims, as the fat from the sausages and bacon etc actually does fall through to the pan underneath. As you have put water into this bottom pan (as they tell you to do), it makes it very easy to wash afterwards. I highly reccommend the carry bag for this grill. It's nice and big and you can store all your bits such as matches, the booklet, the gas head thing etc - very useful. One thing - when you are cooking up your nice grilled breakfast (and toast too - it does 'campfire' style toast which is my favourite), you will suddenly realize that you need a cup of tea! But you're using the grill for grilling, and the grill takes up both rings of the stove!! We are therefore planning to buy another, smaller stove to deal with this problem - then we can be grilling and making tea or cooking something else at the same time. I think it's worth it as the grill is so fantastic - I wouldn't be without it. We took this stove to a pebble beach near our campsite, and had burgers and sausages for all the family, fab. We then also took it to a sandy beach the next day, but this I don't reccommend as the sand gets in everywhere, and is harder to clean off the stove once you get home. I am hoping to be able to buy the 'wind-flaps' for the sides of the stove, as there are slots for these but they weren't included. Not that we needed them this holiday, but might for the next one. All in all, a great stove.--maiamum See more

Campingaz 5 pcs aluminium trekking kit

 This is a good basic camp cook set. The items seem well made and are certainly compact. The handle fits the larger pot well, but not so well on the others. Not to say it doesn't work, just doesn't feel so good. Otherwise a simple set that looks like it should last years. It does what it should for us anyway, hence four stars. See more

Camping Coolbox

This is an excellent product that is capacious yet not over large to carry. It works well and the mains and 12 volt leads mean it is so adaptable. There is a gentle hum from the fans when running inside the car but it is at a very acceptable level. It would help to have space to include the plug within the lid in some way and I find it frustrating that the handle comes off so easily, but all in all, a very good purchase.--I. Friars See more

CAMPING PICNIC BASKET

 

Confidence Picnic Basket New from Confidence is the fantastic four person picnic hamper/picnic basket. This innovative design provides you with a deep and spacious insulated carrier ideal for food with complete with a self contained four person picnic service. Main Hamper Features: * Fitted with foldable carry handle with foam grip * Zipped access to insulating basket * Bag dimensions:24cm X 31cm X 38cm Carry bag with four person service includes: * Satchel style bag with shoulder strap * Bag dimensions: 27cm X 25cm X 9cm * 4 x Stainless Steel Knives/Forks/Spoons with plastic handles * 4 x 9" Melamine dinner plates * 4 x plastic wine glasses * 4 x Cotton Napkins (32cm X 32cm) * 2 x Salt/Pepper shaker * Cheese knife * Bottle opener. See more

Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin

Kitchen patrol, otherwise known as "KP," certainly isn't the best part of camping, but with the Coleman Double Wash Basin, it's at least over in a hurry. The double-sided, collapsible sink lets you wash and rinse your dishes simultaneously, saving time and getting you back to the outdoor fun as quickly as possible.

Four handles allow you to pick up and move the durable basin, which is constructed of rugged PVC material. The basin measures 20-by-six-by-ten-inches (W x H x D), and each "sink" is ten-by-ten inches (W x D). Six support rods keep the entire device sturdy, even when full of water and dishes. See more