QUALITY OUTDOOR SLEEPING GEAR FOR KIDS & ADULTS

The comfort rating of a sleeping bag indicates the temperature at which a typical male or female will feel warm. This is used as a guide to ensure the specific user sleeps comfortably. For example, a bag with a rating of 5 degrees Celsius should keep you warm when the temperatures drop to 5 degrees. Be sure to use a sleeping bags “comfort rating” and not “extreme rating” when selecting a sleeping bag.

Yes, you can, but you will lose a certain amount of the sleeping bags temperature rating as it no longer wraps around you as it is designed to.

Sleeping bag liners aren’t necessary, but they can provide extra insulation and warmth to your bag for a more comfortable sleep, especially on extra cold nights. In addition, they create a barrier that stops sweat and dirt from soiling the synthetic interior, which can be quite difficult to clean.

The biggest difference between air beds and self-inflatable mattresses is that the former requires a pump to fill it with air while the latter doesn’t. A self-inflating mat automatically fills with air when the valve is opened, which can be much more convenient. Both come with their respective advantages and disadvantages, so be sure to do your research before making a choice. Another big difference is that a self inflating mat that contains any foam will also provide insulation from the cold, where a full air mattress will hold cold air and need some other form of insulation to ensure a warm sleep!

You can definitely blow up an air bed with your mouth using your own breath, but this isn’t preferable. For one, it requires a lot of physical exertion to get the job done. In addition, the moisture from your warm breath can make its way into the air bed which, over time, might lead to mould. If and when possible, always use a pump to inflate an air mattress.

There’s no particular trick to packing your sleeping gear into a bag. All you need to do is scrunch it up and stuff it in! The only thing you should avoid doing is folding or rolling the bag, as this can cause the bag to break down over time. Stuffing reduces the risk of tension in your bag, extending its usage.

Yes, you can wash your sleeping bag and should consider doing so on a regular basis to keep it clean. Both synthetic sleeping bags and down sleeping bags can be cleaned using handwashing or machine washing, although the specific methods and techniques will differ.

There are a few reasons why you might choose a stretcher bed over a sleeping bag as your preferred sleeping gear. For one, it gets you off the floor and away from the moisture or critters that can be found there. In addition, it makes a sleeping bag easier to get in and out of thanks to the extra height. It can also increase the amount of space you have, allowing you to store bags and other belongings underneath.