What You Need to Know About Choosing a Sleeping Bag

I'm breaking down what you need to know about choosing a sleeping bag! If you're looking to make your first (or even second or third) sleeping bag purchase, there's a lot to know! So in this video, I'm covering as much as I can, from synthetic vs down, temperature ratings, mens vs. women's bags and more!

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1:11 - Down and Synthetic sleeping bags
4:30 - What is Hydrophobic Down?
6:37 - What is Down Fill?
7:29 - Temperature Rating Misconceptions
8:32 - Temperature Range Zones
10:50 - Mens VS. Women's sleeping bags
11:55 - Mummy bags and other bag shapes
12:47 - Key features to look for
13:10 - Double zip feature
13:58 - Cinch feature
14:47 - Draft collars
15:30 - Long, Short and Regular cuts
16:36 - Proper storage and care

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