Welcome to Camping Guide
Kids Camping Sleeping Bags Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Must Have Camping Gear: The Coleman Sleeping Bag
from:The Coleman sleeping bag is a quality product that any camping enthusiast, be it die-hard enthusiast or weekend warrior, would be proud to have. The Coleman Company has been manufacturing outdoor gear for nearly 100 years and those who hear the Coleman name generally know that it stands for a quality product. Their sleeping bags come with a number of features that will meet the needs of any individual, any environment, and any budget.
Choosing the right Coleman sleeping bag can be easy if one knows what elements there are to consider. Thought must be given to the environment and the bag’s temperature rating in regard to the time of year the outdoor excursion will take place. A temperature rating is merely a guide to help in the decision making process; but common sense will tell us a heavy sleeping bag on a warm August night will probably result in a very unpleasant experience, as will a light sleeping bag on a wind-whipped frosty night. For this reason, there is a Coleman sleeping bag option for every environment with a number of features. Venting ducts will ensure campers who ‘sleep warm’ at night keep comfortably cool and sleeping bags with hoods will provide extra protection for those who ‘sleep cool’.
Those who opt for a Coleman sleeping bag will find that they come with either a cotton, nylon or microfiber shell. Cotton is a natural fiber material and, as with all natural fibers, breathes well and distributes heat evenly. Nylon is a manmade material that is both exceptionally durable and light. Microfiber is also a durable material yet offers better moisture resistance than nylon. Each material also has its cons to consider, such as the fact that nylon does not do very well when it comes to cold windy conditions and microfiber and cotton can be heavy materials; something to consider when camping and hiking requires one to pack light. A sleeping bag with natural down insulation will be lighter, warmer and much more durable; while a synthetic insulation will also be light and somewhat durable but better in moist or damp conditions.
Sleeping bags come in three shapes: rectangle, tapered and mummy. The rectangle is the most commonly recognized all-purpose sleeping bag. The tapered sleeping bag is wide at the shoulders and narrows at the feet, warm and light- as is the mummy sleeping bag. However, the mummy sleeping bag is a very snug fit and is usually the choice of the more serious camper or hiker who spends time in cooler environments.
After researching and putting all the factors together that determine the type of sleeping bag one will need, Coleman makes it even easier to find the right bag on their website with the Coleman sleeping bag finder.
Kids Camping Sleeping Bags News
The Gift of Sleepaway Camp - Patch.com
The Gift of Sleepaway Camp Patch.com A giant grab bag of mixed emotions. Having gone through it with all three of my boys I can only say that sleep-away camp is one of greatest gifts a parent can offer their child. Yes, there may be a bit of homesickness for a couple of days. |
Occupy to camp out in Providence for Netroots - Boston.com
Occupy to camp out in Providence for Netroots Boston.com A Facebook posting about the event calls for participants to bring sleeping bags but not tents. It stresses that the so-called occupation is not permanent. The group says it is protesting economic injustice. Occupy Providence in October set up a ... |
Art classes set to pique children's creative side - Bastrop Daily Enterprise
Art classes set to pique children's creative side Bastrop Daily Enterprise On Thursday, the children will have a slumber party theme with a movie and popcorn. On this day, they'll be allowed to wear pajamas and bring a pillow and sleeping bag. The Summer Arts Camp will be from 10 am-1p.m. July 16-19. |
Camping time just got easier in Pa. - Allentown Morning Call
Camping time just got easier in Pa. Allentown Morning Call Memorial Day Weekend is not only the traditional start of "summer," but the traditional start of camping season for outdoors enthusiasts. Pitching a tent, laying out the sleeping bags — and for some of us these days, we lay them out on top of ... |
Youth Give Back While Living as Homeless - SurfKY News
Youth Give Back While Living as Homeless SurfKY News Selbe says things change right at the beginning of the work camp, “When they arrive, they bring $4.50, a box to sleep in, a sleeping bag, a bible and a water bottle.” Selbe says the kids then go to Walmart and can spend $3.75 on food to eat off of for ... |