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Post by AussieSurvival on Aug 28, 2008 19:37:21 GMT 9.5
It’s so annoying to take several attempts at trial and error to get your sleeping bag back in its carry case all neatly rolled up. Well, believe it or not, you can actually get the sleeping bag back into its carry bag, simply by stuffing it. It’ll fit, it’s quicker and it won’t harm the sleeping bag. Try it sometime!
Someone once told me, that its better for the sleeping bag if you just stuff it in.
Add Your Own Hints & Tips On Sleeping bags here.
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Post by AussieSurvival on Sept 5, 2008 21:04:26 GMT 9.5
here's some more
General Tips:
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If you are not sure what temperature rating you need, it's always safer to buy a sleeping bag for cooler temperatures because you can always vent through zippers at the foot or side of the bag. Remember that temperature ratings are decided based on the assumption of the use of a tent and sleeping pad, which helps to insulate the bag from the cold ground.
To get the most out of your purchase when buying two bags to be zipped together, buy bags with different temperature ranges. On cooler evenings put the heavier bag on top and on warmer evenings put the lighter bag on top.
When given the option of left or right hand zippers, left-handed people should but bags with the zipper on the right side and right-handed people the left side. Reaching across your body is a more natural and easy position in which to adjust your zipper.
When repacking your sleeping bag in its carry bag or stuff sack, you should stuff it rather than roll it. Folding and rolling the same way every time will create creases and cold spots in the insulation.
Most sleeping bags are washable in a front loading machine washer with mild liquid soap. Using a sleeping bag liner inside your sleeping bag and washing only it saves the trouble of washing the entire bag and will increase your sleeping bag's life in the long run.
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