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Sleeping
Bag
Wet/Dry
By
C. Thomas
Wetherald
Sleeping bags made for
backpackers tend to weigh 6
pounds or less, so if you
think you might want to
pack into a camp site, look
for a lightweight
sleeping
bag .
Sleeping bags made of
down are almost
perfect: they are
light, they pack in a
small volume, and they
are useable in a wide
temperature
range.
Down sleeping bags are
warmer as compared to
the synthetic sleeping
bags.
Wet
Wet or dry environment if
there is a good chance of
rain, look for a
water-proof or
water-resistant bag.
Conditions considered pay
attention to manufacturer
temperature ratings buy for
the coldest temperature you
might face, but don't over
do it return to top
temperature
rating.
Your sleeping bag should be
protected from getting wet
and one should avoid
carrying them to places
having moist weather
conditions, as they are not
completely water resistant.
Down
sleeping
bags loose
their insulation if
they get
wet.
Wet down clumps so
breaking up the down
clumps in very wet
areas will spread out
the down to allow the
down to dry faster.
If
your trips take you to
wet climates, you may
want to consider a
synthetic bag for this
reason
alone.
Synthetic-filled bags
don’t readily absorb
water, dry out
quickly, and provide
adequate
warmth.
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Dry
The real danger comes in
cold and rainy climates
where everyone must be
careful to keep down
dry.
Sleeping bag cover a
popular and proven Ultra
Light Sleeping bag cover
made from a 2-layer version
of the new Breeze Dry-Tec
means similar weight and
performance at a more
affordable price. It is the
optimum protection for
keeping the down dry from
the outside. Most travelers
are able to keep their down
sleeping bags dry all the
time.
Sleeping bags are supposed
to be warm.
Like other
outdoor gear, manufacturers
realize sleeping bags are
an investment.
Top sleeping
bags as well as the boots,
the sleeping bags are a
very important piece of
equipment, and they all
stake their reputations on
it.
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