How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Camping or Backpacking

If your going on a camping trip you need to have the right sleeping bag for a good nights rest.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. One of the more comfortable sleeping bags is a down sleeping bag.
   Down sleeping bags are the lightest sleeping bags you can purchase. This type of bag will keep you warm and is the lightest compared to nylon or synthetic sleeping bags.Down sleeping bags take up less space and are easier to carry if you are backpacking.They are easy to clean and you can put them in the dryer on warm air and fluff them back to just like new.

2. 
   Nylon sleeping bag

   Synthetic or nylon sleeping bags are cheaper to purchase.Nylon sleeping bags take wear and tear well and will stay warm even when they are wet.They are the most popular sleeping bags for the weekend camper.The one thing I noticed when camping with a nylon bag is that they tend to be noisy when sleeping and you role over to change positions.I prefer a bag that has a cotton outer lining they are quiet especially if your sleeping on a cot.

3. Make sure to inspect your sleeping bag before you buy it.Check to see if you like a sleeping bag that has a zipper on the right or left side.Check the length of the bag to make sure it is long enough a short sleeping bag will be uncomfortable to sleep in.The length of the sleeping bag is most important if you are buying a mummy style sleeping bag.You can buy a foam pad or air matrices to put under the bag to soften the ground.I have gathered up pine needles to put under the bag and they smell nice.You can buy some water repellent to spray on the sleeping bag if you are going to be camping in areas where there is allot of rain.

[cherold598]

on 5/11/2009 I never knew there were ways to pick out a sleeping bag. Thanks for the tips. 5*

[PhiMcRee]

on 5/11/2009 Never put that much thought into a sleeping bag. Will from now on!