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Camping gear needs to be light and efficient, and sleeping supplies need to be comfortable as well. Learn about sleeping bags, pads, and packs for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
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Stay comfortable and get a good night's sleep with a nice sleeping pad. Learn about sleeping pads for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Buying a lighter mattress will be more expensive for campers. Learn about self-inflating mattresses for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Women often get colder in their torsos and feet than men. Learn about insulation and sleeping pads made for women in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Women and men are shaped differently, so naturally their packs should be as well. Learn about sleeping packs for women in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Decide if space or weight is valued more when purchasing a sleeping bag. Learn about buying sleeping bags for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
There is a lot of room with rectangular sleeping bags. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of rectangular sleeping bags for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
A trapezoidal sleeping bag will cut down on space inside the sleeping bag. Learn about benefits and drawbacks of trapezoidal sleeping bags for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Mummy sleeping bags are the most common and efficient backpacking bags. Learn about mummy sleeping bags for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Less expensive and more resistant to water, synthetic sleeping bags are popular for campers. Learn about benefits and drawbacks of synthetic sleeping bags for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Picking a down sleeping bag will mean a lighter load. Learn about down sleeping bags and their benefits for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Check a sleeping bag's label to see how to care for it. Learn about caring for sleeping bags in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
It helps if a camping pillow is small and compact. Learn about choosing pillows for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors.
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants, known as campers, leave civilization behind and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all. Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the early 20th century, and many campers frequent national parks, other publicly owned natural areas, and privately owned campgrounds. Camping may be its own activity, but it's commonly done in conjunction with other activities, such as hiking, swimming, and fishing.
Camping can involve using a lot of camping gear, particularly if the camper plans on long hikes or primitive camping. One of those most commonly known pieces of camping equipment is the sleeping bag. In this free video series, a camping expert will teach you about a number of different types of sleeping bags. You'll learn about sleeping pads to put under the bag, self-inflating pads, and pads or packs made specifically for women. Other variations include rectangular sleeping bags, mummy sleeping bags, and synthetic versus down sleeping bags. With these sleeping bag tips, you'll be able to rest comfortably and gain much needed strength for all of your camping adventures!
Brant Bowers Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson's sporting goods store since 2004. He loves the outdoors, backpacking, canoeing, climbing, and any other activity that gets him out experiencing life. Previously, he was involved in outdoor education including ropes and initiative courses and in adventure, environmental, and living history education.dkdk
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