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A ThermoPalm camping sleeping bag is the perfect choice for the space-conscious world traveler who wants to pack light. These very roomy and comfortable styles will compress down to an extremely small and lightweight package. This sleeping bag has a filling of Insufil Thermo that is rated to 32 degrees F. The outer shell of nylon taffeta is smooth but sturdy while the pongee classic lining is perfect for sleeping on. At 72″ by 32″ the sleeping bag comfortably fits adults but is not too large for teens and kids. The zipper is a sturdy #5 YKK 2 way zipper which lasts for years. And the feature that makes all this easily portable is the 4 way compression bag stuff sack it comes with!
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There are so many features in camping sleeping bags that it can be challenging to determine which ones you need. The most important thing to consider is the type of camping you do. If you enjoy camping early in the spring or later in the fall when there aren’t as many other people around and its not hot or buggy during the day a sleeping bag with a cold weather rating is important.
Many sleeping bags feature the newer light weight but warm filling. This keeps you warm without weighing you down. Also important if you camp in damp weather is a top and bottom that are water repellent. Many of our sleeping bags are rated to keep you warm at 15 to 0 degrees.
There are many camping sleeping bags that will keep your kids warm without breaking the budget. For example the forest green Scout rectangular bag has a soft nylon outer shell with a resilient poly-cotton lining and, 3 lbs. of “Poly-Therm” insulation. The finished size is 75″ x 30″.
Another great choice is the Wenzel kids sleeping bag. This scaled-down version of a grown-up bag has many of the same great features, including Insufil 1 insulation, ergonomic head gasket and foot box, draft tubes, neck collar and a hood with built-in pillow. The bags come in purple or blue. All three of these sleeping bags give you a quality product at an affordable price.
The Pillow Rest bed by Intex has plush 20.8 waterproofed flocking on the top which gives a more luxurious sleeping surface and helps keep bedding from slipping. The flocking cleans easily and is waterproofed for camping use. The camping air mattress is made with 15 gauge vinyl wave beam construction which gives a uniform sleeping surface and 16 gauge vinyl sides and bottom that is durable and easy to maintain, but with the added advantage of lighter weight and a height of 17.5” from the floor. This mattress is perfect for travelers who are looking for all of the comforts of a bed, plus the convenience of easy transport. The mattress is elevated for convenience with a built-in pillow. This air bed easily inflates and deflates with a high-powered built-in electric pump and is the same size as conventional mattress sizes for more sleeping area and a better fit for sheets. It has a weight capacity of 600 lbs.
The warmest camping sleeping bag in the Chinook product line is the Everest Extreme -40 featuring Invista Thermolite Extreme insulation, an ergonomic head gasket for a warm head and a foot box for warm feet.
The waterproof/anti-slip HiTex bottom fabric, oversized draft tubes and neck collar add protection in the most extreme conditions. The Chinook SnugHood™ design gives the best fit around the facial area providing extra comfort while reducing bulk when the draw cord is fully tightened. The zipper has a two way reversible puller, and may be zipped together with other compatible bags. This sleeping bag features a four layered shingle design for added protection from cold and an outer shell top of Invista Tactel diamond ripstop nylon while the bottom is waterproof anti-slip HiTex nylon for protection from dampness. The filling is 3.5 lbs of Invista Thermolite Extreme which is what keeps you warm to -40.
The Kenai is a mummy shaped camping sleeping bag that is extra wide and extra long, so you have plenty of wiggle room to roll around. With the 2-layer construction designed to eliminate cold spots and the Techloft Insulation the Kenai series are filled with, you’ll get a comfortable night’s sleep. Techloft Insulation consists of multi-hole staple-length micro-denier fibers that have a siliconized finish for maximum insulation, loft, and compactness. There is an insulated chest and zipper baffle to make sure your heat stays inside the bag with you. A compression stuff sack which helps you roll the sleeping bag tighter for a small storage size is included. The outer fabric is 210T Nylon Diamond Ripstop which keeps snags from getting bigger, while the lining is made of 210T Polyester with Buckmark Logo repeated on it.
A ThermoPalm rectangular camping sleeping bag is the perfect choice for the space-conscious world traveler who wants to pack light. These very roomy and comfortable styles will compress down to an extremely small and lightweight package. Their full size is 78″ x 32″ (198 x 81 cm). They are constructed in two layers with an outer shell of nylon taffeta and a Pongee Classic lining with 12.6 ounce Insufil Thermo filling. The zipper is a quality #5 YKK 2-way sipper and the stuff sac included is a 4-way compression bag for a total weightof 2.2 lbs (1 kg). This sleeping bag will keep you warm in temperatures as cold as 32 F.
The Prestige Downy bed by Intex is a perfect air mattress choice for the rugged outdoors. The flocked top gives a more luxurious sleeping surface, cleans easily, and is waterproof for camping use. The powerful battery-operated (4D) pump goes anywhere! The portable Fast-fill pump inflates and deflates your air mattress quickly…ANYWHERE, all you need are 4 D-cell batteries (not included) The comfortable Wave Beam construction gives stability to the mattress unlike traditional air mattresses which have no beams between the sides. The inflated dimensions fit standard sheet sizes and the luxurious flocking prevents sheets from slipping. This mattress is queen sized for a spacious sleeping area.
The Microloft rectangle hooded camping sleeping bag is an excellent choice for camping when the weather is warm. Lets face it, most of us are warm weather campers so why pay the extra money for a sleeping bag designed to keep you warm at 0 degrees when you don’t need it? Save the money and cut the weight of your camping gear by purchasing a sleeping bag designed for you.
This bag is 90″ x 34″ (229 x 86 cm), shaped as a rectangle with a hood at the top for your head. The outer shell is of nylon taffeta which is waterproof, the lining of comfortable Pongee Pro. The filling is 1 layer of Primaloft Sport for comfort and just enough warmth. The 2 way #5 zipper allows easy access. The 4-way compression bag stuff sack is perfect for keeping the sleeping bag clean and compact. With a total weight of 2.75 lbs this bag won’t add a lot to the weight or space of your gear.
The ChinookRest Self-Inflating air mattress is ideal for any backpacking excursion or family camping trip. The mattress is 2 inches thick and has an R-Value of 6.2. The R value is a measure of its insulating properties, it describes the resistance to heatflow. To achieve the listed Chinook R-values, ensure the mattress is fully inflated.
This light weight camping air mattress’s top fabric is a lightweight and durable, TPU-coated diamond ripstop nylon fabric with an anti-slip surface to help reduce sleeping bag slippage while the bottom fabric is heavy-duty, TPU-coated nylon also with a non-slip surface. A top quality, super strong brass valve makes inflation and deflation quick and easy. This air mattress will not break in sub-zero weather. Its superior open-cell foam makes inflation/deflation rapid and provides excellent insulation and extra comfort on rough or uneven surfaces. Also included is a stuffsack and repair kit.