Comments on: Sleeping Bags: How to buy the perfect sleeping bag

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 07:11:31 +0000

When I was in the Army years ago we were issued a heavy olive drab canvas down filled sleeping bag kept u warm no matter what the weather conditions were I believe I would try and find one for any suvival situation nylon bags are lighter but they snag and tear to easy

By: william

william — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 06:35:32 +0000

All great info! But wish you could name some companies to keep an eye out for.

By: Tim | Adventure Strong

Tim | Adventure Strong — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 03:20:31 +0000

Yeah, unfortunately moisture is still a big problem for down bags. However, some companies have come up with a synthetic water repellent coating for their down. So that may be changing in the near future. It’s probably good to avoid a down bag if you’re using a bivy as condensation is more of a problem than in a tent. Great tips!

By: Iseewhy

Iseewhy — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:24:36 +0000

I was just recently on a camping trip and we had inadequate sleeping bags..it was a harsh reminder that being prepared makes the world of difference…this was just a short few days if it was longer it would have worn us down or even gotten more serious if the weather was not as good…Prepare or perish is my new motto!

By: Larry Cliver

Larry Cliver — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:57:40 +0000

Just bought a “Slumberjack” from Cabela’s. Rated for -20. I like it.

By: Jarhead 03

Jarhead 03 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:14:12 +0000

Great post. Spent many nights in snow caves and cold environments. A good sleeping bag is essential. I acquired my current sleeping bag while in the Marines; the 3 level system of a light patrol/moderate weather bag, cold weather bag and Goretex bivy sac.

By: Bivouac Jack

Bivouac Jack — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:25:51 +0000

Thanks for the informative post!

By: hermitjim

hermitjim — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:09:28 +0000

Very good and useful information…thanks!