Sleeping bag

Purpose

Keep you warm enough to sleep, and safe through a cold night.

Used in kits

• Severe Weather Home Shelter Kit

  Home Emergency

• Alaskan Float Trip Fishing Kit

  Fishing

• Ultralight Overnight Backpacking Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

Alternatives

• Quilt— Lighter for backpacking; drafts if not used well.

Maintenance notes

• Store uncompressed to protect loft.
• Air out and dry after each trip.

Buying considerations

• Buy for the season’s real lows, not the average.
• Synthetic fill is the safer pick for damp environments.