{"id":22581,"date":"2023-04-04T01:28:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T01:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/?p=22581"},"modified":"2023-04-04T01:28:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T01:28:28","slug":"best-sleeping-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/best-sleeping-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Sleeping Bag For Every Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever been hiking through the Anza-Borrego desert in March or slept on an airboat in the Everglades, or even spent a night outside in the Upper Peninsula before ice fishing, choosing the best sleeping bag for your trip is crucial for comfort and warmth. It can also be a life and death situation. Choosing the correct type of sleeping bag for the right situation can be daunting. The kind of bag for a hiking trip through the High Sierra\u2019s, the Appalachian trail, or along the Rocky Mountains, is going to be different from a bag needed in the deep south during summer. Still, both types of bag needs are incredibly different than if you and your significant other are planning an overnighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When browsing online your search can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you don\u2019t know what the different designs and utility needs are for each sleeping bag. Just as each car has different models and features, so too does a sleeping bag. Bags can come in rectangular, semi-rectangular, mummy, kid-sized, and double bag or \u201ccouples\u201d bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, the sleeping bag design could be for summer, winter, or a three-season type of bags with each one having specific benefits for each season. We\u2019ll explore all of the versions of these bags in this guide for you to make an easy, yet informed, decision. Keep in mind that it\u2019s always easier to unzip a warmer bag and cool down than it is to warm up from freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal choice is another important factor to take into consideration. For instance, some bags have hoods built in that can protect and keep your head and neck warm, but for some people, that is a nuisance. The type of insulation is something that can only be a personal choice, as different types of insulation offer different kinds of benefits, as well as, limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, when you set out to find the right gear for your overnighter and settle on the type of sleeping bag you want, you also need to consider the shape and design of the bag, the insulation type, and any additional type of gear such as rain shells, pillows, and stash bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three main types of sleeping bags, and which one you choose is influenced by factors such as the type of weather you\u2019re going to experience, the terrain, the kind of sleeping pad you have, the clothes you wear, do you sleep warm or cold, and other considerations. We made our selections based on how they work under these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Goes Into Your Sleeping Bag Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Most sleeping bags are constructed from two types of materials. The first material is down insulation, i.e., feathers, and there are sustainable, ethical questions and concerns about down insulation that you may want to consider. To have an ethically sourced, sustainable bag, look for manufacturers that abide by rigid standards when providing down feathers from ducks and geese. There are two types of symbols for these bags, marked by the RDS symbol for Responsible Down Standard or the global TDS which stands for Traceable Down Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n

The other type of insulation that sleeping bags are comprised of is synthetic polyester insulation. While lightweight<\/a>, synthetic does offer one significant difference from the down insulation. The difference is that synthetic insulation is non-allergenic as opposed to down insulation which may cause issues with some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, you\u2019d like your sleeping bag to fall into one of three temperature categories. There are always exceptions to the rules, but you\u2019d want your summer bag to be in the temp range of 30+ degrees Fahrenheit, while your winter sleeping bag can handle a temperature range of +15 degrees and colder, while your 3-season bag can handle +15 to +30 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Another thing you need to evaluate is the type of insulation that comprises the bag. As we spoke about earlier, most sleeping bags are made of synthetic materials, though down insulation is another type of construction.  There are a few key differences in the bag materials that you should know about before making a purchase, and we\u2019ve singled out the similarities and differences below:<\/p>\n\n\n