Hiking Sleeping Bag
Hiking can be an exciting activity for most of us and entails a lot of physically stressful activities. When your hiking escapade is done with and you plan to set up base for the night outdoors, a good night’s sleep is one thing you will no doubt look forward to with eagerness. A good night’s rest, while relieving you of the stress of the day, also rejuvenates your body for the day ahead. But in order to enjoy a quality slumber you need to have a high quality hiking sleeping bag with you, and this is what we will now look at in detail.
A hiking trip will almost always mean you have to get across difficult terrain and you cannot afford to be bogged down with unnecessary weight. As such you need to ensure the hiking sleeping bag you carry with you keeps you warm and at just about the right temperature and be light enough for difficult travel. Getting that mix right might prove a bit harder than you would expect.
Selecting the most suitable hiking sleeping bag can also prove complicated given the sheer number of styles, designs and types available. However because extreme coldness can be an issue, consider the most extreme temperature you would come to expect on your outing. Then deduct ten to 20 percent off that extreme and look for a bag that would function well at those temperatures and you will have a hiking sleeping bag that will ensure a good night’s rest.
Also consider the shape and size of the hiking sleeping bag you plan to take with you. Most of these come in standard sizes such as 6’6” and 7’. However if children are involved you may have to look at a size that best suits their bodies and shapes. There is not much of a choice in shape, though certain shapes may prove to be better options to women over others.
When looking at the shell of your hiking sleeping bag it is important that they are quiet, water resistant and come with a waterproof and breathable shell. This will keep you safe from the elements. It is believed that higher tread counts translate to strong wind and water resistance. Most available hiking sleeping bags feature shells ranging from polyesters, nylons to waterproof Gore-Tex. Meanwhile the fills will pretty much be down or synthetic material. Whatever the case, the important thing to consider is the weight of the hiking sleeping bag, and its ability to provide a comfortable and cozy night’s sleep. If however you are a novice to all this it is best that you seek advice from a few people who have spent the night outdoors as part of a hiking trip or from the sales personnel themselves.