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ALPS OutdoorZ Hunter Canvas 5-Degree Rectangle Sleeping Bag Review
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Warranted for product lifetime against defects in materials and workmanship
The Hunter Canvas features a brown cotton canvas outer with a 100% cotton flannel liner giving it a more rugged feel. The PolyLoft insulation is a hollow-fiber that gives you great loft and warmth at the same time. An oversized 8 zipper lets you zip multiple bags together. It’s a great bag to take camping with you when you’re going to have cool temperatures.
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ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood Minus 10 Degree Rectangle Sleeping Bag Review
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Warranted for product lifetime against defects in materials and workmanship
The Redwood is a "heavy duty" oversized rectangle bag. The Redwood series use Techloft Insulation. Techloft Insulation consists of multi-hole staple-length micro-denier fibers that have a siliconized finish for maximum insulation, loft, and compactness. The TechLoft insulation will keep you warm and toasty on those colder nights when you'd prefer to have more "wiggle room" than you get with your mummy bag. It uses 2-layer offset construction to eliminate cold spots. For transporting, we include 3 webbing straps with quick release buckles that keep your "rolled-up bag" secure. Since you have 2 choices in the amount of fill, you'll be able to pick the bag that is just right for your needs.
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Coleman Big Game Sleeping Bag with Pillow Review
About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.
The Coleman Big Game Sleeping Bag With Pillow is a great choice for winter camping and other cold conditions. With six pounds of Coletherm insulation, the Big Game Sleeping Bag will keep you warm down to -5°F. Measuring 40" wide by 85" long, the Big Game fits most people up to 6'5" tall. Made of 10-ounce cotton canvas cover with a cozy cotton flannel liner, the bag's full cover construction eliminates potential cold spots. For comfort and convenience, a 20"x12" cotton flannel pillow is included. The 2-way zipper allows airflow at the foot of the bag, for a more comfortable sleep. Two like bags can even be zipped together to make a double bag. The Big Game Sleeping Bag includes the Wrap 'N' Roll system -- just roll the bag into the attached carrier for easy packing and storage. Commercial machine-washable. 5-year limited warranty.
Coleman Big Game Sleeping Bag with Pillow Review
About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.
The Coleman Big Game Sleeping Bag With Pillow is a great choice for winter camping and other cold conditions. With six pounds of Coletherm insulation, the Big Game Sleeping Bag will keep you warm down to -5°F. Measuring 40" wide by 85" long, the Big Game fits most people up to 6'5" tall. Made of 10-ounce cotton canvas cover with a cozy cotton flannel liner, the bag's full cover construction eliminates potential cold spots. For comfort and convenience, a 20"x12" cotton flannel pillow is included. The 2-way zipper allows airflow at the foot of the bag, for a more comfortable sleep. Two like bags can even be zipped together to make a double bag. The Big Game Sleeping Bag includes the Wrap 'N' Roll system -- just roll the bag into the attached carrier for easy packing and storage. Commercial machine-washable. 5-year limited warranty.
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Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag:
Buy for Cold
It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10.
Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night.
Goose or No Goose?
The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use.
All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget.
Bags for All Shapes
Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips.
Pad Yourself
No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.
Oversize Performance Series Tundra 6 Lb sleeping bag from The Camping Company, Wenzel has always felt that next to your tent, a good quality sleeping bag is an absolute necessity when it comes to enjoying your camping experience. Let's face it, it's tough to enjoy your day when you haven't had a good night's sleep ! At Wenzel we offer a sleeping bag for every temperature range and need. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. 10 Year Warranty. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121 and www.wenzelco.com
