Official US Military Compression Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack

This is a tough and reliable bag. It is made to hold the 3 pieces of the ECW sleeping bag that are rated down to -40. I've strapped it to the side of a rucksack and beat the tar out of it, and neither the bag or straps showed any signs of wear; it was as good as new after a trip through the wash. There is a separate, smaller compression bag the military uses for places that don't require the full ECW system, look for the 'patrol sleeping bag' and compression sack if this is what you need. --loimprevisto   See more

Swiss Gear Crevasse 0-Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag

The SwissGear Crevasse mummy-style sleeping bag is built with your comfort and warmth in mind. The large 33 by 84 inch size ensures you'll have enough room to fit comfortably, stay warm, and wake ready to take on the next day's adventures.
  

Crevasse mummy sleeping bag Keeping you warm also is a sculpted hood with drawstring, insulated 5 inch shoulder collar and 3 inch weatherstrip draft tube. Our two-way self repairing coil zipper with anti-snag tape offers easy in and out access, without getting caught up in your bag. A personal pocket is right on the top flap for small items that are important to you. All roll up and store into a duffel bag package for safe keeping. See more

Coleman Green Valley Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

The Coleman Green Valley Sleeping Bag is great for cool-weather camping. It measures 33-Inch wide by 75-Inch long, and fits most people up to 5-Inch11-Inch. The Green Valley Sleeping Bag is durably constructed of a polyester cover with a cozy cotton-flannel liner, with 3 pounds of ColeTherm insulation to keep you comfortable down to 30°-50Degree Fahrenheit. The Green Valley features the QuickCord storage system for easy storage -- no tying required. Coleman-Inchs ComfortSmart technology means your sleeping bag is packed with features to keep you warm and comfortable: ZipPlow plows fabric away from the zipper to prevent snags; Comfort Cuff surrounds your face with softness; FiberLock prevents insulation from shifting keeping you warm and increasing durability; ThermoLock reduces heat loss through the zipper, keeping you warmer; Zipper Glide tailoring allows smooth zipper operation around corners; and Roll Control locks the bag in place for easier rolling. See more

Suisse Sport Adult Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag

The Suisse Sport Adventure extra-small sleeping bag is ideal for long treks when a few inches or pounds can make the difference between a pleasant hike and an unbearable slog. The mummy bag is ultra-compact, compressing down to 12 by 7 by 7 inches when in the stuff sack. How small is that? Well, it's petite enough to hold in the palm of your hand. That means you can easily fit the bag in your hiking pack without using up a third of your pack space. At the same time, the bag is warm and comfortable, with a 100-percent polyester ripstop outer and inner lining, a double-layer construction, and a 700-gram Micro Tekk.7 high-performance microfiber insulation. The construction materials ad up to a 30-degree F temperature rating, making the bag a good choice for summer, spring, and fall camping trips. Other details include a full chest baffle, a draft tube, and a utility pocket. The Adventure sleeping bag measures 29.5 by 84.5 inches (W x L) when open and weighs 2.9 pounds in the stuff sack. The bag is also machine-washable for easy cleaning. See more

Camping Sleeping Bags - How to Choose the Right One

By: Adrian Broadby

There are many more sleeping bags available on the market today than there are purposes for which they are used. The qualities and properties of a sleeping bag that is used for a children’s sleepover are vastly different from those required of a bag that is to be used for sleeping during a trek in a freezing mountainous region, and  there are many options available for the multitude of purposes which lie somewhere between these two extremes.

Sleeping bags which are for indoor use are obviously not required to be weatherproof, and are often referred to as slumber bags. They are more likely to be manufactured from natural fabrics than from synthetic from which the majority of outdoor bags are made. These are mainly designed to make sleeping on the floor more comfortable, and to provide extra warmth, as would a blanket.

Undoubtedly the technology of sleeping bag manufacture has improved greatly over the years, but sleeping bags date back to 1861 when Francis Fox Tuckett produced his prototype. Initially camel fur and kapok were used for insulation until duck and goose down were introduced. Sleeping bags were not produced commercially until the 1890s when a Norwegian company commenced their manufacture, but consumers had to wait another hundred years for manufacturing standards to be introduced in the United States and Europe.

The two main shaped sleeping bags are the rectangular bags and the mummy bags. The rectangular bags are shaped as their name suggests, and provide more room to move about inside, but on the other hand that extra room means that there is more space inside in which warmth needs to be retained. On the other hand, the mummy bags are tapered in shape so that there is less room at the level of the feet which requires the maintenance of warmth. The mummy bags have a hood which protects your neck and head from the cold, and when fully closed only your mouth and nose are exposed.

Insulation materials for sleeping bags can be classified into two main groups; down and synthetic. Goose down is an excellent insulator and is also excellent in terms of weight and bulk. On the other hand, its insulation qualities are compromised when the bag gets wet, and it is difficult to wash and dry. It is also more expensive than its synthetic counterparts. There is a variety of synthetic fibres which are used for insulation, some of which are Microloft, Hollowfibre, and Polarguard. Synthetic fibres tend to be heavier and bulkier than down, but they are more water-resistant and still provide warmth if wet. The synthetic bags also tend to cost less than the down bags.

When purchasing a sleeping bag, check the rating of the bag and make sure that it meets your requirements. If you are going to be sleeping in alpine conditions you won’t want to be stuck with a bag with a temperature rating down to only 40 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, if you are sleeping out in mild conditions you won’t need a bag which is rated down to zero degrees. This is obviously simply a matter of common sense. If you match your requirements with the appropriate sleeping bag, your camping experience will be enhanced, rather than spoiled.


Adrian Broadby - About the Author:

Adrian is an online writer and researcher, and he invites you to visit his website Camping Sleeping Bags where you can find information about all the best sleeping bags, including Vango sleeping bags.

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.