Sleeping bags and beds
Rest is just as important for survival in difficult conditions as diet. Deep, An unpripped sleep can compensate for stress. After a good night's night, the gloomy mood is broken, It gives way to the optimism that gives strength. Warm, Dry bed gives a sense of security. Even in a hot climate, the right shelter and good bed are needed to protect the body from the ubiquitous moisture.
What a good sleeping bag should be?
There are many types of sleeping bags, differing, shape and material, But every good sleeping bag should be like that above all
insulated, so that you can sleep in it without freezing, even without a tent. Take care, so as not to soak the sleeping bag. It should always be
packed in a waterproof bag, Made, for example, from a "breathable" synthetic material.
Oval -shaped sleeping bag with a lock
This is the most popular type of sleeping bag. The extended upper part protects the head, chest and arms before heat loss.
The warmer should be evenly distributed over the entire surface of the sleeping bag. The bottom of the zipper should be protected with a insulated bookmark, so that there is no gap running from head to toe. Prolonged, insulated backs protect the head, neck and shoulders before heat loss. The zipper allows you to quickly enter or leave the sleeping bag.
Sleeping bag without a lock
The hole for the head in such a sleeping bag can be removed with a string yes, that the head and neck are also protected from the cold. This is very important, Because we lose a lot of heat through our heads. Lack of a zipper makes it difficult to get out of this sleeping bag.
A rectangular sleeping bag
Such a sleeping bag is suitable for sleeping in off -road vehicles than under the open sky. It is very light and takes up little space, But it gives poor protection against the cold, That is why it is completely useless in high mountains or polar regions.
What except a sleeping bag?
Sleeping sheet
The cotton sheet lining the interior of the sleeping bag makes, that an additional layer of air is formed between the body and the sleeping bag. The sheet is also much easier to wash than the whole sleeping bag.
Karimata
Gives the necessary insulation against moisture and cold. She is put under the sleeping bag.
Folia NRC
It is a light foil blanket with special properties, Particularly useful during an unexpected camping and in other critical situations. NRC foil reflects the heat of the human body and does not allow him to escape outside. It can also be used as a sun cover. Wrapped around the body, it will reflect the sun's rays.
Inflatable pillow
It does not belong to the necessary equipment, But it provides greater comfort during camping.
