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There are so many camping outdoor gear products on the market today that the challenge is choosing between them.  The shape of a sleeping bag is either rectangular or they are mummy shaped. For travel the two sleeping bag designs to consider are the two which are the most weight and stuff-size efficient: the mummy style and the rectangular style.

Mummy

Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contour, which takes up less room and weighs the least. Mummy bags are tapered for fit, wider at the shoulders and narrower at the feet. Conventional campers will be attracted to the dependability and value of the mummy bags.  Also, because a mummy-style sleeping bag doesn’t zip all the way down, not as much heat escapes.  You will want to make sure that it is going to keep you warm and you will want to have a little bit of air in your sleeping bag, but you will find that there are mummy shaped sleeping bags will give you the best advantages during the night.

Rectangular

Rectangular bags are most commonly used for general camping.  Rectangular type Provides more space for movement Can be zipped together to create a double sleeping bag Can be fully opened and used as an extra blanket Because of the extra space they are not as efficient in keeping you warm.  Rectangular, summer bags may not have draft collars, but they are an instrumental part of winter bags.  Most rectangular bags don't have built-in hoods like mummy bags do, although some have fabric extending beyond the upper top of the bag.  While the rectangular bags end abruptly just above the shoulders, the mummy bags have a hood that can be pulled tight around the sleeper's head.  If you camp in varying temperatures, it is best to own a rectangular bag for warm weather and a mummy bag for cold weather.

Sleeping bags and camping  principles of  sleeping bag design determine the purpose of the bags. So determine the shape rectangular style sleeping bag or mummy style. Then determine the size, temperature rating, insulation, and the lining pricing care & storage terminology for all the different types of materials used   A well-chosen bag will fit the person using it, be easy to pack, store and care for, and suit the temperature it's being used for. Familiarize yourself each of these, and read product reviews so you can select a fill that’s best for your weight needs.

C. Thomas Wetherald