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Selecting the Right Sleeping Bag

A good quality, proper tempeture rated sleeping bag is a definate must. Trying to get a good nights sleep after a long trek and being chilly is no good and potentially dangerous. When choosing a sleeping bag make sure to get one that is rated for 10 to 20 degrees colder than the tempetures you expect to be camping in. I've found, for instance, that if you have a bag rated for 30 degrees and it actually gets that cold at night you will be cold and uncomfortable. A lot depends on personal tastes and expected uses when choosing a sleeping bag. Though I would say this is one area I would not skimp on so get the best bag you can afford.

A Sleeping Bag for Every Condition

There are some modular sleeping bag systems with one lighter weight bag inside another heavier bag. By combining them or using them seperately you can be ready for a wide range of tempetures. This allows for more flexability, but loses out with the trade off in weight.

Sleeping bags come in a wide variety of shapes and materials. The shapes are some variation of either a rectangular or mummy style bags. The rectangular bags are normally for warmer weather and are nice if you like a bit more leg room. Remember, the weight will be higher than a mummy style as there is more material being at your feet. A mummy style bag is warmer than a rectangular as there is less room in the foot area and they generally have a hood type top. There are also some cross-over models that have a rectangular foot area with a hood.