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The sheer variety of sleeping bags on the market makes the choice for the first-time buyer quite difficult. If you don't know what to look for, you could easily buy something that is totally unsuitable for your purposes.
The first important consideration is your budget. The lowest-priced sleeping bags that are still of reasonable quality sells for around $100. The sky is the upper limit. The only one that can decide how much you should spend on a sleeping bag is you. Your decision should be guided by what you have to spend and your reasons for buying the bag in the first place.
So what should you look for when selecting a sleeping bag? The answer to this question depends on why you want to buy one in the first place. What do you plan to use it for? Weekend camping trips in perfect weather with the family or treks in the Canadian wilderness?
The important aspect here is the thickness, quality and weight of the fill. Should you want to do serious hiking in good weather conditions, go for a lightweight material. This will make it easy to carry and it will be perfectly suitable for the weather conditions you plan to use it in.
Should you plan to do serious hiking under adverse weather conditions, you will have to buy a bag with a top quality fill offering excellent insulation. This does not have to be weight a ton though ' you do get lightweight material nowadays that provide excellent protection against cold conditions. These type of bags comes with a temperature rating, so you can easily see whether it will be suitable for your purposes.
The shell of the bag should also be carefully scrutinized. As with the other features, you must let the reason you buy the sleeping bag guide you. If the terrain where you plan to use it is rocky with lots of scrubs and thorns, you obviously need a material that will be able to withstand these conditions without tearing.
The final feature to give careful consideration is the lining of the sleeping bag. You should select something that will not easily tear. It should also be lightweight and allow for air circulation. The worst type of material for an inner lining would therefore be plastic. The material should be comfy, warm and soft. Unless you would like to sleep wrapped in something that feels like a grater!
Modern sleeping bags also come in a variety of colors and styles. You are therefore sure to find something that fits your image as a serious backpacker or mountaineer.
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