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Selecting A Sleeping Bag

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Sleeping Bag Basics

What Temperature Rating Do I Need?

The graph to the left provides some basic guidance on recommended temperature ratings for a range of conditions. Please note that temperature ratings are intended as general guidelines rather than exact standards since they depend on a wide variety of factors. Metabolism, physical condition, clothing, sleeping pad, shelter, and other factors will influence warmth and comfort. Cold sleepers should consider a bag that is five to ten degrees below the anticipated temperature.

NOTE: All temperature ratings refer to the outside air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

What Is The Intended Specific Design-Purpose Of A Sleeping Bag?

Will the bag be used for backpacking, traveling, or vehicle based camping? Backpackers or travelers will want a lighter sleeping bag than a vehicle based camper. The backpacker or traveler will be carrying the bag for long distances, with other gear, while the vehicle based camper has the vehicle to carry the loads; and only needs to carry the bag from the vehicle to the tent; or sleep in the vehicle. Backpackers and travelers will need a sleeping bag that is more compressible so it can be compacted into the smallest shape possible to save room. For vehicle based campers, compressibility is less of an issue.

What Shape Sleeping Bag?

Mummy and rectangular sleeping bags are the most popular shapes made. When choosing the shape of a sleeping bag, the decision should be based on which sleeping bag shape and insulation will best suit your needs for a specific intended application!

Not All Sleeping Bags Are Made The Same Or For The Same Purpose! Learn The Differences And Understand The Features And Benefits For A Specific Intended Application Or Event. Owning More Than One Sleeping Bag For Different Purposes, And Specific Ventures, Is The Wises, And Safest Decision For Personal Safety, Health And Comfort. A Good Nights Sleep Is Critical!

Mummy

Mummy
Mummy bags are the most thermally efficient shape because they fit close to the body. The shape allows the bag to heat up quickly and maintain warmth easier than other bag shapes.

Mummy bags come with a hood, which helps prevent heat loss around the head. The Body Looses Most Of Its Heat Through The Head. It Is Extremely Important To Maintain Proper Body Heat Around The Head And Brain To Protect Against Brain Damage.

Womens Mummy

Women's Mummy
Women Sleeper Colder Than Men. The Kelty Women’s Sleeping Bags Are Specially Engineered And Developed With An Anatomically-Designed Shape To Fit The Contour Of Women, Plus Added Insulation For Protection!

Extra insulation in the hood, torso and foot box for added warmth in crucial areas is added; since women tend to sleep colder then men.

Mummy

Rectangular
This Standard Low-Tech Design Offers More Room To Move Within The Bag, But With Less Thermal Protective Effectiveness!

Due to the lower warmth-to-weight ratio, rectangular bags tend to be better for warmer-weather outings, Simple Family Camping, Car Camping, And Other Low-Demand Applications; Sleep-Overs, Sleeping In Warmed Buildings, etc.. When Temperatures Are In The Safe Zone And Weight Is Not A Factor To Consider!

Not Recommended For Hiking Distance, Cooler Or Cold Weather Sleeping!

What Type Of Insulation Should I Choose?

1) Down

Down Offers A Soft, Comfortable Feeling, And The Best Warmth-To-Weight Ratio Of Any Insulation Available. Down is known for its unmatched thermal efficiency, its high compressibility, and its durability.

The one limitation of down is that it loses much of its ability to maintain warmth when it gets wet.

Note: We Do Not Recommend "Down" For Marine, Kayaking, Rafting, Rainy, Wet, or Damp Environments And Conditions.

Fill / Fill Power

"Fill", Which Is Short For "Fill Power", refers to the loft or "fluffiness" of insulation per unit of weight. The higher the 'fill power', the higher the loft and insulating value of the down.

"Fill power" is the space that one ounce of down occupies in cubic inches. The fill power of down used in sleeping bags generally ranges from 500 to 850.

2) Synthetic Insulation

+	Advantages of Synthetic Fill are its ability to maintain insulating properties when wet and that it has less required maintenance than down. Synthetic Fill Can Make The Price Of A Sleeping Bag Less Than The Same Size And Temperature Range Down Sleeping Bag Equivalent Model.

Sleeping Bag Care & Cleaning

DOWN

1 Professional Cleaning Service

a Send the bag to a cleaner experienced in laundering "down" products who will guarantee their work in writing before leaving the bag! Get The guarantee in writing on the work order receipt; signed and dated.

b Do Not Dry Clean! Solvents used in dry cleaning can strip the natural oils from the feathers that help the bag retain loft!

2 Home

a Close zippers and velcro tabs.

b Machine wash in a front-loading unit (DO NOT use a top-loading machine with an agitator, as the agitator could cause damage not covered under warranty). Wash with cold water and mild soap (Ivory Flakes, Woolite, Sport Wash, Etc.) Do not use detergents.

c Rinse thoroughly in clean water, making absolutely sure that all soap residue is removed from the feathers. Rinse multiple times if necessary.

d When sure that all of the soap residue has been removed, drip dry or tumble dry at a no-heat setting. (It may take several hours to completely dry the bag.) Make sure to check the bag frequently while it is drying to ensure that the dryer does not over heat and damage the shell fabric.

e Clean tennis balls can be used in the dryer on a no-heat setting to help restore the loft of the down.

SYNTHETIC

1 Home

a Do Not Dry Clean; It Can Damage The Bag!

b Close zippers and velcro tab

c Machine wash in a front-loading unit (DO NOT use a top-loading machine with an agitator, as the agitator could cause damage not covered under warranty). Wash with cold water and mild soap (Ivory Flakes, Woolite, Sport Wash, Etc.) Do not use detergents

d Rinse thoroughly in clean water, making absolutely sure that all soap residue is removed. Rinse multiple times if necessary

e Drip dry or tumble dry at a no-heat setting. (It may take several hours to completely dry the bag.) Make sure to check the bag frequently while it is drying to ensure that the dryer does not overheat and damage the shell fabric

Storing A Sleeping Bag

a	After Each Trip, Make Sure The Bag Is Dry Before Storing. If it is wet, air dry the sleeping bag for at least 24 hours before storing.
b	Never Store Bag Compressed In A Stuff Sack. The longer the bag insulation is compressed, the more loft is lost.
c	Store In A Cool, Dry Place.
d	Spread Bag Under A Bed, Hang It In A Closet Or Place It In A Large Breathable Storage Bag (king-size pillow case).

Packing A Sleeping Bag For Backpacking

'Compression Stuff Sacks' help increase available room in the pack by compressing the size of your sleeping bag.

Tips For Sleeping Warm

>>	Always Use A Full-Length Pad Under Your Sleeping Bag. Pad Helps Prevent Heat Loss Through Ground.
>>	Before Getting Into The Bag, Take A Walk Or Exercise. Do Not Work Up A Sweat; Walk Just Enough To Get The Body Warm.
>>	Go to the Bathroom. A full bladder acts as a heat sink inside you, absorbing precious heat.
>>	Eat something before getting into bed. This will give you the energy that is needed to stay warm throughout the night.
>>	Stay Hydrated. Without water, the body can’t convert food into usable energy
>>	Wear A Fleece Hat. Up to 40% of your body’s heat loss can escape from the head
>>	Consider A Liner. Liner Increases The Temperature Range Of The Bag
>>	Do Not Wear Too Many Clothes. If more than two layers are needed, the bag is not suited to the conditions
>>	Make sure the bag fits. A bag that is too large means expending extra energy to heat the empty space. If the bag is too tight, the insulation will compress and not insulate as well.

How To Select A Sleeping Bag

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