How to choose sleeping bag?

Each time, as soon as anyone of you think about the hike, you will certainly wondered about what kind of things are best taken with him. List everything you need will vary on the amount of scheduled time on the campaign process itself, the complexity of the route, from the mode of transportation and many other factors. If you are planning a long-term nature of the attacks on an overnight stay, the best way to ensure a malomalski roof over your head in the form of tents, but soft and comfortable bed you replace a sleeping bag, which becomes the hero of this article.



Sleeping bag or sleeping bag - this is a subject that is used in marching home and intended to rest and sleep. Happens in the form of a cocoon or envelope.

At the moment there is a large selection of sleeping bags mainly made of synthetic materials, as their counterparts from the same cotton with natural fillers in the form of down, wool and feathers are not particularly suitable for such conditions. They are usually more severe, absorb moisture, wear out quickly and at a time when the concentration of moisture in the air is very high is not good enough accumulate and retain heat. However, these sleeping bags just salvation for those who are allergic to synthetics, in addition, they most remind us of the bed, as are extremely soft, do not rustle and sufficiently tactile.

As for synthetic sleeping bags, they are more lightweight (900g). Are less prone to getting wet, easily erased, faster drying, more durable, fairly well at keeping you warm (even at -25 degrees).

According to his tailoring distinguish several major modifications sleeping bags, which will choose the most suitable and convenient for you directly. So, for example sleeping bag cover, like an envelope with a zipper around the perimeter, or sleeping, cocoon, which can not be expanded in the form of blankets, which makes it less practical.

Likewise, some manufacturers allow the possibility of combining two sleeping bags into one that will warm each other at very extreme situation. On such models are marked with the letter «L» and «R». Models of the same manufacturer fit together best as it does not occur is not a strain at their assembly.

When choosing a sleeping bag special attention should be paid to its length. Standard sizes from 185 cm to 200 cm incorrectly matched to the size of sleeping bag you add extra weight and take up more space in your backpack or bag, which is essential for those planning to hike or expedition.

Very comfortable sleeping with a hood, which on occasion can replace your pillow. These sleeping bags are not allow to freeze, as it was over his head lost most of a vital heat.


In summer, you can equip one or two-layer sleeping bags. They are usually not very heavy and weigh a little less than a kilogram. Because they have few layers, then any unevenness on the surface of the soil is very felt that would create additional discomfort. To avoid this it is recommended to use a sleeping bag in conjunction with the mat - foams. Limiting temperature under the operation of such sleeping bags ranging from 10 to 0 degrees Celsius. Under such conditions, can be freely sleep in the open air, without using the tent.

Spring or fall, you can use sleeping bags designed for winter conditions with extreme temperatures from -5 to -10 Celsius. Their weight can reach up to 1,5 kg. With spring in the fall a lot of moisture can dampen any happy moments in the life of any tourist. That would somehow protect themselves from this, it is recommended be used in conjunction with a sleeping bag mats have thicker and thicker for greater protection. Tent is to choose one that is able to protect against rain and wind, that she would not get wet and do not absorb moisture.

In winter, you must arm themselves with what is called to the teeth: a very warm, but not particularly heavy sleeping bag, high-quality dense mat, reliable durable tent with a windscreen, which is able to withstand the weight of snow, with abundant snowfall. When severe frosts have to choose a sleeping three or four-layer, for example, Pinguin EXPERT - holds to -29 degrees with a weight of only 2.5 kg, and underwear will provide additional warmth and protection.

And in the end I will say that when you buy you should pay your attention to the fact that each manufacturer has its own temperature scale. Therefore, sleeping with different manufacturers indicated to them the same temperature scale, in practice, will differ significantly in their thermal insulation properties.