Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag
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Camping has exploded in popularity as many parents take their children for weekend camping trips. Camping in the United Kingdom, even in the summer months, is always a risky business. While there is very little risk of encounteruing Bears or poisonous Snakes there is every chance you will encounter some uncertain British weather.
But, as long as yiou have the right camping equipment you and your family can have a lot of fun, regardless of the weather. One of the most important pieces of camping kit has got to be your sleeping bags.
There are a bewildering number of sleeping bag designs to choose from, some costing only a few pounds and others costing a small fortune. So how can you select the right bags for you and your family?
Probably the first consideration is the time of year that you will be using your sleeping bag and where you will be camping. There is no need to spend money on an expensive arctic quality sleeping bag if you are only ever going to use it during the summer months in the United Kingdom.
Another consideration is packing. Will you be hiking with your sleeping bag in a backpack or will it never need to be crammed into a small pack? If you expect to be hiking with your sleeping bag in your backpack weight and size will be a consideration.
It is also worth keeping in mind who bag is for, how big they are and whether they have any special comfort requirements. Some people are never comfortable sleeping within the confines of a sleeping bag and children can often be more comfortable in child sized bags.
Finally there is probably the most important aspect to consider which is, of course, the price. Sleeping bags, both down and synthetic fibre filled, can vary in price enormously. The most expensive sleeping bags are those that are made for all year round and winter use, often down filled.
Your most economical sleeping bag is likely to be polyester filled and suitable for the warmer summer months only. But don’t overlook the need for a good sleeping matt or maybe an airbed if you want the additional comfort.
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