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Choosing a Sleeping Bag!
A Bag for Cold Weather Comfort!
A big portion of my life has been spent sleeping on the ground. This has been under all sorts of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. It is possible to find the sleeping gear that will provide you the comfort and desired protection from the elements; but, when buying, you must shop based on those weather conditions – one size/design does not fit all!
Technology has truly caught-up with the simple sleeping bag. There are different shapes designed to keep you warm in the coldest of conditions, specialized fiber that can squeeze down to almost nothing for carrying in packs; and of course for the kids, there are a multitude of cool character designs!
In addition to weather conditions, when buying a sleeping bag, it is important to know whether you are going to be driving or walking. This will help to narrow down your choices, as size and weight are extremely important if you are going to be carrying it in a pack on your back for long distances. Do not hesitate to solicit the expert advice from fellow campers, staff at the local sporting goods/outdoor stores, or opening one of the many online research opportunities.
Winter Sleeping Bag Considerations!
Cold Weather Comfort!
Cold, wintry weather will provide an extremely uncomfortable night outdoors if you don’t have the proper sleeping equipment. Numerous considerations must be made before purchasing a personal sleeping bag. – What’s its purpose; How’s it going to be used; Size and weight?
To properly keep you warm. The bag must be big enough for free movement (Five additional inches to body length and width). The bag temperature rating and insulation are important:
- Temperature rating indicates the bag’s limit in which a person would feel comfortable sleeping . These ratings are not “exact science” and can/should be supplemented by wearing additional clothing/socks or booties.
- Two basic types of insulation: Down filled bags are light and compressible but must be kept dry. Synthetic filled bags are normally cheaper but will provide insulation even when wet.
Do not skimp on the quality of your sleeping bag. You normally get what you pay for. Buying cheep is little consolation for a cold/frozen body!
Family Traditions at Hunting Camp!
Family Event!
Self-reliance has always been a point of pride in my family. Our vacations usually revolve around some sort of camping trip, and I like to be sure that we’re within easy access of a clear-running trout stream.
November is the best time of all because I take my older children out to hunting camp in an attempt to bring down an elusive trophy buck. This will be the first year that my youngest daughter, Samantha, comes to camp with us.
I’ve taken all the necessary precautions to make sure that she enjoys the visit and stays out of harm’s way. We bought new gun safes to keep firearms out of her reach and have decided to keep drinking at camp to a minimum. I bought a few kids sleeping bags online and packed up a few of her favorite snacks along with the usual pickled bologna, crackers, sardines and other hunting essentials.
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