Matching Your Sleeping Bag to Your Vacation

Matching Your Sleeping Bag to Your Vacation

Camping and backpacking provide a great way to get away from it all. There is nothing quite like spending time in nature to relieve your stress and clear your mind.

When choosing your sleeping bag, consider the activities you are planning.Are you merely driving to a campsite, pitching your tent, and staying put? Car camping is best for those who want to spend time in nature but still have some home comforts. Some campers even set up in cabins with simple wood bunk beds.

Sleeping bags designed for car camping and those intended for hiking have fundamental differences, outlined below.

Sleeping bags for camping are designed just for sleeping while camping. Because of their bulkiness, they are not intended to be carried over long distances. When you plan a camping trip where you will drive to your destination and set up camp with your car close by, this type of sleeping bag will do. These sleeping bags are ideal for fun and relaxing camping trips with your family, and they are more affordable than sleeping bags designed for backpacking.

Backpackers carry all their food and gear in a backpack, and they hike to their campsite rather than driving. Backpack camping is a bit more adventurous than car camping, and backpackers often find and set up a new camp every night. They do ‘cowboy camping’ under the stars without shelter, and they can also camp far from a park campsite, in what is called ‘backcountry camping.’

If you are planning a backpacking journey, you will need a sleeping bag designed specifically for this activity. The Rockwater Designs® Heat Zone® Ml190 Micra Lite Rectangular Sleeping Bags for Backpacking is exceptionally lightweight at less than 2 pounds.

Considerations such as weight and compressibility become important in backcountry camping since you will be carrying your sleeping bag on your back, possibly over rugged terrains, such as the Bruce Trail or the Muskoka trail network. When you pack for a backpacking trip, it is crucial to keep your gear lightweight and compact without sacrificing quality. It is best to choose a sleeping bag and backpack designed for committed backpackers. The Obusforme® Explorer 60 Litre Internal Frame Hiking Backpacks is one of the most popular models for multi-day hikers.

Whether you end up going backcountry camping or car camping, the experience is sure to provide happy memories for years to come.