Sleeping

How to choose a sleeping bag

When choosing accessories for hiking in adverse conditions, special attention should be paid to sleeping bags. Exactly how well you get sleeping will depend on the decisions and mood you make on the next day. If you neglect the right quality bedroom - you can spoil both health and the whole trip.

when choosing among the product range is easy to get lost and make a mistake. Therefore, you can see the short instructions below to choose the model you want.

appointment of a bedroom

First of all you need to decide on what conditions you need a bag. After all, these products are in demand in a variety of places. At what time of year will you use it. Where you will place it. Whether the weight or this parameter be critical for you can be neglected in your particular case. It all depends on where you are going to go - fishing, mountains, river or sea.

It is important to choose a product of excellent quality. We recommend the products of TRAMP, Alexika and Red Point, which will meet the required parameters for your comfort.

seasonality

The main characteristic of any sleeping bag is the temperature. By this characteristic, they are divided into the following types:

2. off-season (
3. winter -in most. Have two or three volumes of filler for your warming under extreme conditions.

sleeping temperature of sleeping bag

to determine which season the sleeping bag belongs, you need to study it with a label. There is the following information:

• t ° maximum-means the most comfortable upper limit of temperature at which you will be comfortable to sleep;
• t ° Comfort-the perfect temperature for using the sleeping bag you choose;
• t ° Extreme-informs about the lowest temperatures at which you can sleep in this model.

These characteristics determine the main choice for you. Most manufacturers determine these parameters by ISO EN 23537. Cheap, unpopular brands often do not adhere to this standard. Therefore, we recommend buying bags from popular manufacturers.

Type of filler

The material and volume of your model will depend on the material you prefer. The thinner pores in the insulation and the more air they have, the better the insulation retains the heat of your body. When sewing sleeping bags use the following materials:

• duck or goose down - perfectly retains heat, but costly. In addition, it quickly absorbs moisture and dries for a long time. Such a filler also has the ability to roll and lose their properties over time;
• Sintepon is a cheap, popular option that does not retain heat very well but absorbs less moisture. The disadvantages should still be attributed to the fact that over time it gets down and loses its properties;
• branded fillers - are developed by companies specifically for professional tourists. They retain heat even in a wet state, easily rush and dry quickly. In addition, properties have been retained for many years.

We recommend that you read the models you need by temperature with different types of fillers. Compare their massive indicators and determine the best choice for you.

form

The most common are cocoons (mummies) and blankets. There are also their varieties - cocoons without hooded or transformers.

cocoons (mummies) are usually used in climbing and expeditions. They tightly fit the body and leave less unoccupied space around. Due to this, they are easier to heat. They are mostly single. But there are also double and transformers on the market that can connect to each other, forming a common cocoon.

blankets are best suited to couples, as often sleeping rooms of this form can be used together, losing in the weight and volume of your tourist backpack. They have a rectangular shape and can be unbuttoned on both sides (sides and bottom). They are often used in campsites.

The size of the sleeping bag

In addition to different shapes, bags are made in different sizes. Unfortunately, there are no manufacturers in this standardization parameter. Someone writes the length in the name of the model, while others share them by a system similar to things. For example Small, Regular, Large or otherwise.

The main thing you should understand is that this is what is described in the description of the recommended length is the maximum recommended user height. The products are longer by 15-30 cm, made by the manufacturer to place the pillow inside the bag and for your comfort.

You should also mention that the comfort of your sleep also depends on the rug that is located under the sleeping bag. Without the appropriate carpet, the bedroom may not provide proper characteristics and comfort. You can always choose the right option on our site.

You can pick up and buy a model you have a model on our site from manufacturers such as Trump, Alexika and Red Point. They have proven themselves to years and tens of thousands of users around the world. Also, in the catalog you can choose other necessary products for comfortable rest.

If you have any questions - contact our specialists. They will help with the best choice for you.