Sleeping Bags and Pads When Camping Outdoors
by admin - August 27th, 2008.Filed under: camping equipment - gear - supplies.
The quality of your sleeping bag and ground pad is going to make the difference between hardly being able to get up because of soreness and having the good feeling of a great night’s sleep, particularly if you are above the age of forty.
Backpackers must consider weight as well as quality. Down bags are very light, although they are no good when a sudden rainstorm hits—the down loses all its insulating qualities. There are some man-made materials that are almost as light as down and better when you have bad weather. There are also ground pads that are ultra light and still will give you a comfortable night’s sleep.
If you are in an RV you have a mattress. In a tent, car camping, you might consider getting a cot. Or there are many different kinds of ground pads to look into. A lot of them are self-inflating and roll up into a small roll the next morning. As to sleeping bags, you can get a double bag if you are camping with your sweet heart. There are kid-sized bags for children, as well. The critical thing to consider is the temperature you will be experiencing and get a bag that will keep you warm. There are few things worse than feeling so cold you can’t sleep.