subject: What You Need To Know About Cold Weather Sleeping Bags [print this page] If you're planning an outdoor event and in need of a sleeping bag, it may seem like just about any will do. However, it's important that you choose the right cold weather sleeping bags for your trip as you'll need one that can provide adequate warmth. You also need to consider other things such as the size, insulation, and quality of the bag. Let's look at the different factors you need to know about.
The first thing you need to look for in winter sleeping bags is the temperature rating the bag is designed for. Cold weather sleeping bags can be marked to support anything from 30 degrees to 0 degrees. What does this naturally mean? The rating means that the sleeping bag is designed to be suitable for those kinds of conditions. So weather you're camping out in the snow or just cold weather in the fall, you can get the sleeping bag you need.
Many people think that the lower the temperature rating, the warmer it will be. That is not necessarily true. The lower temperature bags are specifically designed to withstand colder weather but it doesn't meant that it will provide more warmth in 30 degree weather compared to one that it rated with a 30 degree temperature rating.
The next thing you need to look at when buying winter sleeping bags is the size of the bag. There are ones that are so tight that you'll have to sort of squeeze into it and there are ones that are more roomy. Which bag you decide to get will depend on your trip. If the weather will be very cold, it may be a better bet to get a tighter fit for better insulation. But if it's a trip with cold weather but not enough to be much of a threat, it may be a better bet to get a roomier bag for comfort.
Finally, you have to look at the insulation. How well cold weather sleeping bags can usually be determined by the amount of loft of the bag. This is what will tell you how well it will insulate in cold weather. You also have to remember that the loft will wear down so getting one with more loft will usually mean that it will last longer than a bag with less.
To sum up, those are the 3 things you need to know about winter sleeping bags. Take a look at the temperature rating of the bag and compare it to what you will be using the bag for. Then, consider the size of the bag that you are planning to buy in regards to warmth and comfort. Finally, compare lofts to see which bag will provide the best insulation. These tips will help you get the bag you need for your trip.
