Some bags have a centered zipper, which shaves weight and allows you to sit up and perform camp chores. The insulated draft tube or sometimes, pair of tubes lies behind the zipper to block air from seeping through the coils.
Interior chambers called baffles in down bags keep insulation from shifting and bunching up. Pad sleeves or straps on the bottom of the bag prevent it from sliding off your sleeping pad. Follow these tips to keep your investment lofting high. Batten down the hatches. Close all zippers and fasteners, then turn the bag inside out, so body oils on the interior will wash off. Use the right soap. Wash it. Hand-wash in a tub, or use a front-loader; the agitator in a top-loader can tear baffles.
Always opt for the gentle cycle with cold water. After one complete cycle, run an extra rinse or two to remove the soap. Remove carefully. Support the bag from underneath to keep waterlogged insulation from ripping out stitches. Hang it lengthwise on a laundry line until most of the water weight is gone. Dry it. Place the damp bag in a large commercial dryer. Dry on low heat, and check frequently.
Remove down bags every 30 minutes to de-clump the feathers. Back home, leave your bag unstuffed for a few days. And when you do store it, be sure to use a large cotton sack or pillowcase, not the little nylon stuff sack you use while on a trip. Look for two-way zips that open the length of the sleeping bag, so you can open the bottom end to vent your feet if necessary. Check that there is a good size baffle of fabric and fill behind the zips to keep out draughts.
The former offers more space and can be unzipped to make a duvet; the latter, due to its closer fit, is better for heat retention. Sleeping bags are filled with one of two types of insulation: down eider, goose or duck or synthetic a mixture of man-made fibres. Naturally light, down insulation generally offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio. It is usually a mix of feathers and down; the higher the down content, the better it will be at trapping warm air, but the more expensive it will be.
Synthetic insulation can be as warm as down though usually doesn't pack quite as small. It also works well even when wet when down gets wet it will stop insulating, unless it is hydrophobic. The cheaper the fill and bag , the less efficient it is likely to be.
Shape: Do like a snug, packable bag or prefer room to sprawl? Size and fit: Choose the right length and fit for your body. Insulation type: Down vs. Features: Extra things to look for warmth and coziness. Shop summer sleeping bags Shop 3-season sleeping bags Shop winter sleeping bags. Sleeping bag shapes Sleeping bags come in a few different shapes: rectangular, barrel and mummy plus quilt options. Rectangular sleeping bags The boxy shape is like your bed at home: spacious and comfy.
Rectangular sleeping bags are: Roomy Inexpensive Bulky to pack Less thermally efficient since they have a lot of air space Usually used for front-country camping Best suited to summer temperatures.
Shop rectangular sleeping bags. Barrel sleeping bags These are cut a bit closer than rectangular bags so they provide better thermal efficiency. Barrel sleeping bags are: Moderately roomy Moderately priced Lighter and more compact than rectangular bags Great for both front-country and backcountry camping Best suited for summer or three-season use.
Shop barrel sleeping bags. Mummy sleeping bags Named for the shape of the coffins Egyptian mummies were found in, and the close cut and integrated hood of mummy bags maximizes their warmth. Mummy bags are: Cut close to the body some people may find this claustrophobic More expensive Very light and compact Best for backcountry camping Best for three-season and winter use.
Shop mummy sleeping bags. Quilts for camping These can be a lot more sophisticated than the one you use at home. Quilts are: Designed to be draped over the body loosely, or secured to your sleeping pad with straps. Good if you want a less restricted sleep. Very light and compact. Some types are best for front-country camping while others are great for backpacking use.
Best for summer or 3-season use, or if you want to save space and weight in your pack. Shop camping quilts. What size sleeping bag to get? Shop women's sleeping bags. Shop kids' sleeping bags. Double sleeping bags Couples who like to snuggle may want to invest in a double sleeping bag, sized to fit two people. Shop double sleeping bags. Sleeping bag insulation: down vs. Shop down sleeping bags.
Synthetic sleeping bag insulation Synthetic insulation uses polyester threads spun in continuous long filaments mixed with short pieces, called staples. Shop synthetic sleeping bags.
You can zip two sleeping bags together if: The zippers are the same type. Sleeping bags from the same brand are the easiest to mate.
The zippers are the same length. For mummy bags: one bag should have a zipper on the left side and the other should have a zipper on the right side unless one of you is okay sleeping with a hood over your face. Shop sleeping pads.
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