Choosing a sleeping bag can be a fairly overwhelming task - trying to get your head around sleeping bag descriptions, weights and ratings when all you want is to be warm and comfortable in your sleeping bag is a bit of muddle. Whether you are preparing for weeks of long warm evenings under the stars or a fun filled weekend of festival camping, this guide has been designed to help you make the right decision to help fit out your festival kit and prepare you for your summer camping trip.
When a sleeping bag has a season rating of 2, what exactly does that mean? The season rating for a sleeping bag will range from 1 to 4(one for each season in the year); 1 being lightweight and perfect for crashing on a hot night over a weekend of festival camping and 4 being suitable for freezing temperatures. With another stunning British summer looming a sleeping bag with a rating of 1-2 will be the perfect addition for your festival kit.
If you're still not convinced you've found the right sleeping bag for festival camping, then have a look for the temperature guide. This will tell you the temperature at which your sleeping bag will keep you warm and comfortable for example 5 - 20° C and an extreme rating for example 0°C, this is the coldest temperature your sleeping bag will keep you alive. Always keep in mind that temperature ratings are guidelines; only you know how much you feel the cold.
As important as getting the temperature right is getting a sleeping bag that is lightweight and compact. Unfortunately we all know that when packing your festival kit you need to have enough room for your wellies and raincoat so make sure you check the packed size dimensions of the sleeping bag you choose along with the weight - you can easily find a good lightweight sleeping bag that weighs less than 1kg - perfect for travel to festivals or any number of camping expeditions!
Security is another important feature. Sad but true, there is nothing worse than waking up and discovering someone has been in your tent while you've been sleeping. For this reason look out for a sleeping bag that mentions a security pocket. A small sealable pocket inside your sleeping bag will ensure your wallet, keys and phone are safely hidden while you slumber.
Summer is a time for bright colours and exciting patterns - why should your sleeping bag be any different? At this time of year you will be spoilt for choice, no more boring navy or tonal colours - get down with the bold and brightly coloured patterned vibe.
One final note; don't forget festivals and camping can get pretty muddy; you might want to think about a sleeping bag liner. In addition to providing that extra layer of warmth, the sleeping bag liner will keep the inside of the sleeping bag clean and dry - even when you aren't!
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