Sleeping Bags
There are tw o styles of Sleeping Bags. The old conventional rectangle
bag and the mummy bags. For your backpacking experience you will not
hear too much said about rectangle bags. They are usually good only for
summer use and because they are a little heavier they are not the choice
for backpacking. However, if you like the room and don't mind the extra
weight, you may want to try the rectangle bag with the mummy hood which
will help keep in the heat yet have space to move around. But most
backpackers prefer the mummy bag. The mummy bag comes in basically two
fills. Either the down fill or the synthetic fill. This is
the list of advantages for each fill:
Cheaper: Synthetic Bag
Weighs Less: Down Bag
Lasts Longer: Down Bag
Dries Quicker: Synthetic Bag Although the synthetic bag is
cheaper, it typically has a life span of 4 years. The down bag has a
life span of about 12 years. The Down bag is hard to dry if wet but the
synthetic bag will dry very easily. To learn more about sleeping bags
read
Choosing a Sleeping Bag.
Below is a list of companies that have a
wide selection of sleeping bags. Pay particular attention to the size of
the bag. You don't want one too small which you probably would find
uncomfortable, and not one too large leaving a lot of dead space to
heat. Find the right size to fit you.
Dick's Sporting Goods
Looking for just the right sleeping bag. Find it here!
BobWards.com...Gear Up, Get Out! Sporting goods, Montana style!
Find the size of sleeping bag you need. You will find it here!
Save at Altrec Outdoors on Camping and Hiking Equipment
Huge selection of sleeping bags and sleeping pads.
www.USOutDoor.com
Find your choice of Marmot, Mountain Headwear or North Face Sleeping
Bags.
RockCreek.com
A complete line of sleeping bags and sleeping pads and supplies.
MooseJaw.com
Large selection of sleeping bags. Find your favorite bag here!
Sierra Trading Post
Great selection of sleeping bags, discounted below retail!
The Mountain Shop at KL Sports
No matter how cold it may be, there is a sleeping bag that will keep you
warm!
REI.com
Find the sleeping bag that will keep you
warm at night!
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