Frequently Asked Questions...
How do i pack my mummy sleeping bag into a bag that seems to be smaller than the actual sleeping bag?
i have a mummy sleeping bag which seems to be much bigger than the bag it came in and am going on my year 8 camp on the 14th of july so i need answers as soon as possible
Answer:
Ooooh, i know how it goes... you just squeeze the air out of it and tighten it as much as you can, might take a couple shots. I had a backpack cover that was small and I finally managed to squeeze it in there.! jus tkeep trying, look at the instructions. if it came w/ it.
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Are You Looking for a Sleeping Bag to Take on Your Next Camping Trip - Here's What You Need to Know to Make the Best Choice
Camping is a lot of fun, but not being able to sleep at night because you're too cold or uncomfortable is not. In fact, a lack of sleep through the course of your trip may make you regret going on the excursion in the first place.
The sleeping bag you choose to take with you can help you get that comfortable night's rest or be the cause of regret for going on the trip. To avoid the latter scenario, make sure you know the important aspects of picking the sack that's right for you. Here is what you need to know to make that decison.
There are basically two types of sleeping bags. One is the rectangular bag and the other is the mummy sleeping bag. The major difference between the two styles is the cut and shape of the bags. The mummy bag is more confining. You can think of it like your own personal cocoon where you can go to bed at night as a caterpillar and wake up the next morning as a butterfly. You’re wrapped up tight with not a lot of room to move. The rectangular bed on the other hand gets its name from its rectangular shape and lets you move your legs.
Because of the cuts of the two bags and the room they offer you may find that you’re on your back sleeping in the mummy bag while the rectangular bag will let you sleep on your side, stomach or back. And depending on how large the rectangular bag is you can shift your body into even the most unique but standard for you sleeping positions in order to get a comfortable night’s rest.
There are some sacrifices though in going with a bag that offers all that room to move. The biggest possibly being your heating capabilities and warmth ratings. See, while having all that room is nice, just like having a big house with tall ceilings it takes a lot more to heat the inside. The extra space requires more effort to keep warm and therefore, isn’t as effective for keeping out the cold as a mummy bag is. Of course having said that, the pajamas you choose to sleep in can help make up for the warmth differences between the bags as well…up to certain temperatures. Suffice to say that artic temps may require more than a teddy or pair of boxers.
The other sacrifice is the size or bulkiness of the bag. A mummy sleeping bag for the most part will be much smaller for carrying around which is why it is a preference for many backpackers/hikers. The rectangular sleeping bag isn’t as small but since it’s not typical to be carrying it, other than somewhere in a vehicle while getting to your intended destination, the bulkiness of the bag is not as big an issue.
Temperature ratings are pretty important pieces of information to consider when choosing a bag as well. And although mummy and rectangular sleeping bags can cover a wide variety of temperatures, mummy bags are the typical designs for the extreme polar temps such as those you would find in the Andes.
If you see a +20 degree rating that would mean that the bag should be warm enough for temperatures that are 20 degrees or warmer. And if you see a – 20 degree rating then it has been determined that the bag should be warm enough for minus 20 degree weather.
It is important to remember though that the temperature ratings are guides for reference only. Because, just like spicy food, eating a jalapeno pepper for some isn’t a big deal…but for others eating one would feel like it would burn the skin right off their tongue. The same goes for a sleeping bag. A +20 degree rating would mean that for most the bag would be warm enough. The best way to pick a warm enough bag is to go with one that handles a 10 degree colder weather than what you’re anticipating to be sleeping in. Choosing in that manner should have you…covered. (No pun intended.) And again of course, appropriate sleep wear should accommodate the colder or warmer needs you may have.
- In either case, some type of padding under the bag is highly recommended.
Now while there are other things to consider in buying a sleeping bag, these are the most important. Having this information alone will help you to choose the perfect sleeping bag for a comfortable night’s rest during your next overnight outdoor adventure.
About the Author
A comfortable night’s sleep for me means having a cozy, comfortable, and roomy bed. I want the same thing in a sleeping bag when I go camping. I get cranky at the lack of sleep that comes from not having it. That’s why I chose the Coleman Colossal 20-Degree Rectangular Sleeping Bag (Super King). It gives me the warmth I need, the comfort I want, and the room to move that I desire all in one.
This is a great time of year to go camping and this is the perfect bag to take with you. Learn more about this bag at http://www.squidoo.com/coleman-colossal-20-degree-rectangular-sleeping-bag-super-king
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