How to choose the right outdoor camping sleeping bag

When sleeping outdoors while camping, sleeping bags mainly rely on thermal insulation. Especially in alpine areas, sleeping bags are definitely the top priority. So how do we choose sleeping bags? When buying a sleeping bag, the first thing we need to consider is the temperature of the campsite, and choose a sleeping bag based on the temperature.

If the temperature at night is higher than 25 degrees, you can consider an ordinary sleeping bag. Generally, a fleece sleeping bag can meet your needs. 25 degrees can be said to be relatively warm. If it is an envelope-style sleeping bag, it can be disassembled and covered with the stomach.

If the temperature at night is higher than 15 degrees, it is recommended to choose an envelope-style cotton sleeping bag with a filling of 200-250 grams.

If the temperature at night is higher than 5 degrees, it is recommended to use a 300g-filled mummy-style cotton sleeping bag, or a 400g-filled down sleeping bag.

If the nighttime temperature is higher than -5 degrees, it is recommended to use a mummy-style sleeping bag filled with 350-400 grams, or you can also consider a down sleeping bag filled with 700 grams.

When the minimum temperature at night is higher than -10 degrees, it is recommended to use a mummy-style cotton sleeping bag filled with 350-400 grams. You can add a fleece liner. You can also directly use a down sleeping bag filled with more than 1kg.

If the lowest temperature at night is -15 degrees, it is recommended to use a down sleeping bag filled with more than 1.2kg.

If the lowest temperature at night is -20 degrees, then the sleeping bag you use can basically only be filled with 1.5kg, and they are basically down sleeping bags.

When we buy sleeping bags, we often have another piece of data, which is the comfort temperature scale. It refers to when the outside temperature drops to a certain point, you will feel very comfortable when sleeping in this sleeping bag. If the temperature drops again, you will feel It's getting cold.

There are generally two ways to mark the comfort temperature mark on sleeping bags. The first mark marks an absolute temperature, such as -10 degrees, which indicates that the sleeping bag is most comfortable when used at -10 degrees. The second kind of mark only marks a temperature range, usually from red to yellow or blue. For example, red starts from 5 degrees, -1 degree is yellow, and -17 degrees is blue. What does this temperature mark mean? 5 degrees is warm, -1 degrees is comfortable, and -17 degrees will feel cold. In other words, the comfort temperature scale of this sleeping bag is -1 degrees.

Sleeping bag tips

When buying a sleeping bag, be sure to choose a sleeping bag that fits well. The space inside the sleeping bag should not be too large, because the larger the space, the body needs to generate more heat to fill these spaces, which is not good for thermal insulation. The general solution is to stuff the clothes you will wear the next day directly inside, which can fill the space and achieve the effect of heat preservation.

When using a sleeping bag, especially a down sleeping bag, be sure to shake the sleeping bag before use so that the down inside is evenly distributed. This will have a better thermal insulation effect. Otherwise, some places will be well insulated and some will feel cold. .

At present, down sleeping bags have better insulation effect and are lighter, but the price will also be higher. If you have average financial ability, you can consider purchasing 2 ordinary sleeping bags and use them together to make them more flexible. Double layer sleeping bag. In addition, it is not recommended to bury your head in the sleeping bag when sleeping, because the moisture caused by breathing will condense on the sleeping bag, thereby reducing the thermal insulation performance of the sleeping bag.

Tip: After each use of the sleeping bag, let out the air in the bag to prevent the warm air from condensing when it gets cold and making the sleeping bag wet.

Regarding outdoor warmth, friends have really come up with various ways. For example, some people will prepare some empty bottles in advance (be sure to choose bottles that are of good quality and are not afraid of being scalded by boiling water) and use a gas stove to heat hot water at night. , and then pour it into a bottle. When sleeping at night, put one on your stomach, hands, feet, etc. The thermal insulation effect is pretty good. If you also have tips for keeping warm while camping in the wild, you are welcome to leave a message at the bottom.

Sleeping bag storage is also a science.

During the trip, in order to save space, the sleeping bag can be compressed at will, either normally or to the extreme. However, after arriving at the campsite, be sure to take out the sleeping bag immediately and shake it out in advance to make it fluffy. If you store it at home, it is not recommended to keep the sleeping bag in a compressed state. The best way to store it is to open it directly, store it by hanging or lay it flat, and do not put heavy objects on it.