Sleeping Bag
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 100 NEW 9 White Ball Bungee Bungie Cord Heavy Duty Canopy Tarp Tie Downs  US $23.94
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 NEW Envelope Type Fleece Sleeping Bag for Summer Camping Hiking Fishing Travel US $20.88
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 9x15 For Ultralight Backpacking US $23.63
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 9x14 For Ultralight Backpacking US $23.10
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 9x13 For Ultralight Backpacking US $20.85
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 9x12 For Ultralight Backpacking US $18.66
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 9x11 For Ultralight Backpacking US $17.18
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 9x10 For Ultralight Backpacking US $16.50
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 8x9 For Ultralight Backpacking US $12.62
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 6x9 For Ultralight Backpacking US $9.84
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 5x9 For Ultralight Backpacking US $8.76
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 Tyvek Tent Footprint Ground Cloth sheet camping 4x9 For Ultralight Backpacking US $7.09
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 100pc 9 White Ball Bungee Heavy Duty Cord Tarp Tie Down Strap Bungi Canopy NEW US $23.90
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 4 Pack Nite Ize CamJam w Rope Cord Tightener for Tent and Tarp Tie Downs US $11.95
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 8X9 FT US $12.50
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 5X9 FT US $7.75
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 9X12 FT US $20.00
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 9X9 FT US $11.99
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 3X7 FT US $5.25
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 7X9 FT US $12.50
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 TYVEK HOMEWRAP Ground Cloths Tent Footprints 6X9 FT US $9.00
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 Pure Solid white Tyvek Ground Cloth Sheet Tent Footprint NO PRINT US $1.50
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 100 NEW 9 Black Ball Bungee Bungie Cord Heavy Duty Canopy Tarp Tie Downs US $23.94
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 TYVEK ground cloth camping sheet 5X9 ft w GROMMET TABS US $8.50
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 3 Huge 6 Person Camping Tent 12 x 8 FREE SHIPPING US $84.00
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 TYVEK ground cloth camping sheet 6X9 ft w GROMMET TABS US $9.99
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 Eureka Floor Saver Square Medium Tarp Blue 9x9 US $27.95
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 Pure Solid white 4 1 2X10 ft Tyvek Ground Cloth Sheet Tent Footprint NO PRINT US $14.98
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 Kenyon Nylon Repair Tape Forest Green 3x18 US $2.99
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 Kenyon Nylon Repair Tape Navy Blue 3x18 US $2.99
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 GEAR AID TENACIOUS TAPE TENT NYLON VINYL PLASTIC BREATHABLE FABRIC REPAIR US $6.85
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 TYVEK ground cloth sheet 9X9 ft W GROMMET TABS US $14.75
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 TYVEK ground cloth sheet 7X9 ft W GROMMET TABS US $11.99
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 Coleman Camping Hiking Stakes Mallet Broom Tent Kit NEW US $16.62
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 TYVEK ground cloth camping sheet 4 1 2 X 7 ft w GROMMET TABS US $8.50
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 TYVEK ground cloth sheet 10X12 ft W H D GROMMET TABS US $29.99
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 Texsport 01905 2 Person 7 Foot Camouflage Trail Camping Tent US $21.95
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 Terra Nova Equipment Moonlite Bivi Sack US $113.99
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 Coleman Tent Light US $27.31
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 TYVEK ground cloth camping sheet 8X10 ft w GROMMET TABS US $13.99
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 TYVEK ground cloth sheet 3X10 ft W GROMMET TABS US $6.00
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 TYVEK ground cloth sheet 9X11 ft W GROMMET TABS US $17.75
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 McNett Gear Aid™ Fabric Repair Patches US $13.31
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 McNett Gear Aid Zipper Repair Kit US $12.95
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 TYVEK ground cloth sheet 3X7 ft W GROMMET TABS US $6.25
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 Sportz Truck Tent Mid Size Short US $249.99
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 Sportz Truck Tent Mid Size Quad US $249.99
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 McNett Gear Aid™ Tent Repair Kit US $29.08
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 TYVEK GROUND CLOTH CAMPING TARP ULTRA LIGHT 10 FT WIDE US $1.85
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 McNett Gear Aid Outdoor Sewing Kit Repair Tents Jackets Sleeping Bags More US $12.95
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 Chinook Repair Tape Taffeta Black Repair Jackets Sleeping Bags Tents US $8.89
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 Chinook Repair Tape Ripstop Nylon Black Repair Jackets Sleeping Bags Tents US $6.95
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 Pure Solid white 4 1 2X8 Tyvek Ground Cloth Sheet Tent Footprint NO PRINT US $12.00
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 Chinook Repair Tape Ripstop Black US $8.42
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 Kelty Good Nite Queen Airbed w Footpump Green US $59.95
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 Eureka Floor Saver Rectangular Large Tarp Blue 68x82 US $27.95
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 Eureka Floor Saver Square Medium Plus Tarp Blue 99 x 99 US $32.95
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 Eureka Floor Saver Rectangular X Large Tarp Blue 96x116 US $32.95
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 1976 EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS EMS FALL WINTER CATALOG TENTS SLEEPING BAGS PACKS US $18.74
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 McNett Gear Aid Outdoor Sewing Kit US $14.71
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 Eureka Floor Saver Rectangular 3X Tarp 119x129 US $42.95
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 Kelty Good Nite Twin Airbed w Footpump Green US $57.95
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 TYVEK GROUND CLOTH CAMPING TARP ULTRA LIGHT 9 FT WIDE US $1.58
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 ATWATER CAREY Sleep Screen US $44.95
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 EQUINOX Ground Cloth US $24.95
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 Kelty Camper Regular Pad Night Sky US $59.95
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 1976 FROSTLINE KITS CATALOG CAMPING EQUIPMENT CATALOG SEW IT YOURSELF TENTS BAGS US $11.24
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 Silk and Poly Blend Sleeping Bag Liner White US $35.18
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 Coleman Tent Kit US $12.00
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 AQUASEAL BIO CLEAN WATERPROOF FABRIC CLEANER 4 OZ NEW US $4.99
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 TENTSLEEPING BAGS 6 NEW SZSLIDERS REPAIRS ZIPPERS US $24.95
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 McNett Gear Aid Tent Repair Kit Backpacking Camping US $12.40
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 McNett Tenacious Clean Tape 3x20 Clear Fix Tents Tarps Rain Gear More US $6.49
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 Cold Creek Mummy Sleeping Bag US $39.21
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 Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Ultra Strong Repairs BLACK Tent US $5.65
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 Exped Mira III Footprint US $68.95
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 CHINOOK REPAIR TAPE RIPSTOP BLACK 62002 US $6.79
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 CHINOOK REPAIR TAPE TAFFETA BLACK 62004 US $6.79
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 Kelty Celestial 55 Regular RH Sleeping Bag Dark Blue US $69.95
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 McNett Tenacious Clean Tape 3x20 Clear Repair All Sorts of Outdoor Gear Tent US $10.76
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The Simple Technology of Sleeping Bags
Camping is a recreational outdoor activity undertaken by millions in the world. Camping may be done together with other outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, fishing, rafting, backpacking, or mountain climbing.
People usually go camping to find solace in the peace, quiet, beauty, and wonder of nature and get away from busy, noisy, chaotic, urban life. Typically, campers spend a night or two at a campsite. Recreational campers set campsites in national parks, publicly owned natural places, and privately owned campgrounds. More adventurous campers camp in wild, uncharted regions that are almost inaccessible-and sometimes restricted-to the public.
Since campers may spend several nights outdoors, they need to use something that can keep them warm when they sleep. They need something between the ground and themselves when they turn in. Since it is generally impractical to bring a bed, most campers bring a sleeping bag with them.
Sleeping bags are thick, protective "bags" for people to sleep in. In essence, sleeping bags are thick, closeable blankets. Sleeping bags provide warmth and insulation. Sleeping bags can also shield campers from wind, precipitation, ground temperature, and exposure from unwanted view.
A sleeping bag is simple in design. Typically, it is a square blanket that is fitted with a zipper, a set of buttons, or similar closing materials on one or both sides. This allows the sleeping bag to be folded in half and secure in this position. A person can then crawl inside the cavity. A normal sleeping bag is suitable for most camping needs; however, for more demanding requirements such as winter camping, thicker, and bigger bags, called mummy bags, are needed.
Placed between the fabrics that make up the outer shell of sleeping bags is insulation. That is what makes sleeping bags thick and warm. There are different insulating materials that are used for sleeping bags. Most outdoorsmen prefer a synthetic kind of insulation such as PrimaLoft. Synthetic insulation does not easily absorb water, dries quickly, and still provides warmth even if the bag is soaked and damp.
Another quality of synthetic insulation is that it is firm and resilient. That means the sleeping bag still insulates a person quite well even if it is underneath a person's weight.
The disadvantage of synthetic-insulated sleeping bags is that they cannot be compressed easily. That means they are much harder to roll up for stowage and takes up more space in a campers pack when it is not being used.
Commonly paired with sleeping bags are bivouac sacks. These are waterproof covers for sleeping bags. The tandem can be used in place of a tent, especially if the campers are packing light. Sleeping bags and bivouac sacks can also be used as backup gear during foul weather.
For even more comfort, many campers carry sleeping pads along with sleeping bags. Sleeping pads are placed underneath sleeping bags in order to have cushion, which gives campers a more comfortable rest. Alternately they can opt to use air mattresses which can be inflated and deflated.
Sleeping bags are a must for every camper. Never go camping without one.
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