Ways of insulation of sleeping bags
Down sleeping bags are light and warm. However, fluff can lose its excellent isolating properties, If it clings to the fluff as a result of wetting or excessive compression when packing. Synthetic warmers occupy a larger volume, They are heavier and not as comfortable as fluff. However, they also insulate and after wet and they dry out faster than fluff.
Pockets
In down sleeping bags, intended for camping at low temperatures, The down is poured into special partitions, to prevent him from getting clogged.
On the tab
In such sleeping bags, insulation is a long pockets, which leave a lot of space for an insulating air layer.
Quilted
When quilting the inside, the insulator is in separate pockets. This way has this disadvantage, that the heat escapes in the sitting places of the sleeping bag.
Double layer
The use of layers of drunk material shifted against each other does not allow the warmer to click, and at the same time protects against heat loss at the seams.
Take care of the sleeping bag
Before putting on the bed, shake the sleeping bag well, that the insulator spreads evenly, And after sleeping, remember to ventilate the sleeping bag. If the outer material of the sleeping bag breaks, This place should be sewn as soon as possible, so that there is a larger hole. Immediately you can patch the hole with a wide adhesive tape. Pieces of spare backpack patches are also suitable for this purpose, which is usually made of similar material.
Sewing toolbox
A set of basic sewing utensils is necessary, to be able to fix the sleeping bag, tent or clothing.
