Choose the Best Sleeping Bag for Your Camping Trip

September 14th, 2009 Posted in Camping

Camping has become increasingly popular in recent years as many parents take their children for weekend breaks in the countryside. Camping in the United Kingdom is plagued with risk. Not because of potentially encountering Bears or Snakes but due to the uncertain and changeble 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 an incredible range of sleeping bags to choose from these days, some costing only a few pounds but others that can cost a lot of money. 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. If you only expect to be camping during the hopefully warmer summer months then you will not need expensive, arctic quality sleeping bags.

Another aspect to keep in mind is how your sleeping bag will be packed. 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.

And lastly, the most important factor to consider which is, of course, price. The price of sleeping bags, both down and polyester filled, can vary enormously. Down filled bags tend to be the most expensive and most suitable for winter and all year round use.

The most affordable option is likely to be a polyester filled bag that is suitable for the hopefully warmer summer months. But don’t overlook the need for a good sleeping matt or maybe an airbed if you want the additional comfort.