Sleeping bags play a huge role in making your camping or backpacking trip much more enjoyable. Because there are so many different styles and brands, you’ll want to be sure you choose the right sleeping bag for what you are going to use it for. Here is a brief look at some sleeping bag reviews so you can get a general idea of what you can choose from.
Sleeping Bags for Kids:
Kids are very picky by nature and when they want something they usually want it because it looks cool or has a certain character or colors. When choosing a sleeping bag for your kid you need to be practical first, and then you can narrow your choices down to the way the sleeping bag looks.
I say this only because some of the themed children sleeping bags really have no insulation and will not do any good at keeping your child warm at night. Look for specialty sleeping bags for children that have extra padding and insulation on the chest and feet areas. Make sure you get the right size of sleeping bag too, as they make various sizes for children. Some are even able to expand by zipping on a section as your kid grows.
Winter Sleeping Bags:
Most sleeping bags that are meant for outdoor enthusiasts come with standard temperature ratings. Generally speaking the lower the temperature rating, the warmer it will keep you. However, there is a common agreement amongst campers who have used these sleeping bags in the cold that can tell you that the ratings really don’t mean squat. Some brands 0 degree bag may not be as warm as another’s 30 degree bag. I think it more or less has to do with what type of material the bag and insulation are made out of. The warmest bags are made of down and down material.
Mummy Sleeping Bags:
These bags are made more for colder climates and their design is made so it keeps you warmer at night. It is a tighter bag that fits snug around your body giving you less wiggle room but is made to trap your body heat better. These bags are usually lighter in weight so it can be used by the hiker or backpacker and not weigh them down too much. The mummy bags are a little more costly than their counterparts but some brands offer them at a cheaper price.
All sleeping bag reviews are going to tell you the same thing, know what you are going to use the bag for, set your price range, and then compare the brands as to what they are offering. With sleeping bags, it is essential to use the internet to do some serious comparative price shpping.