The Secret to Getting Good Night Sleep during Backpacking Trip

By Valorie Matice


Just imagine you are in a camping trip and after a long day of hiking and fun, the sun has finally gone down. The only thing on your mind is to crash down and curl up into the cozy backpacking youth sleeping bag, expecting to be out like a light. Then you slowly begin dozing off, when suddenly your sleep is broken down by the reality when the cold night air invades your sleeping bag. Unable to sleep and tossing, turning and shivering all night, you will only have one thing on your mind i.e. "what did I do to deserve this".

It is always simple selecting a bag that you see at the first sight inside the store or select the bag that is the least costly of them all. Nonetheless, as many backpackers have learned the hard way, a good sleeping bag is one of the most important gears you'll be carrying in the journey. A good backpacking sleeping bag will make you the best experience of backpacking or camping where as a bad sleeping bag will make you experience the worst camping journey or make it feel like a nightmare. Therefore, it is really essential to choose wisely if you would like to have a pleasing camping experience.

The question that comes here is how to ensure if you have a good bag for your money. Well the foremost important step is to make sure that you are buying a sleeping bag that is suitable for the conditions you expect to encounter on the trail. If you plan to camp in the winter, this is particularly very important. You can easily find information about the highs and lows of the weather of the area you are planning to camp at by simply doing a little bit of research. You should always remember to get a bag that is 5-10 degree warmer than the lowest temperature.

Although size and weight is slightly less essential than temperature rating, when choosing a sleeping bag, you should consider that you need to carry it to the destination with out breaking your back. Thus, a backpacking sleeping bag weighing more than 5 pounds is of no need. You'll find many ultra-light bags that are much lighter.

You should also consider a top bag, which saves weight by relying on a sleeping pad to insulate the bottom of the bag. Always look for a top bag having a pad sleeve to make sure your sleeping pad stays put.




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