With camping season upon us, it’s time to take the gear out of storage and take a look at what is probably the most important piece of equipment for your comfort: your sleeping bag. If your current sleeping bag is worn, it may be time to choose a new one. When you are shopping, look for one suitable for you and your needs, of the right size and style, and with the proper filler and lining, which will determine if it is warm enough for the climate you will be in.Once you decide on the style of your sleeping bag, it can help to make the rest of the choices a little easier. There are three basic shapes to choose from – mummy, rectangle and combination. The mummy sleeping bag is generally the warmest as it conforms to the contours of your body leaving considerably less room for cold air to be trapped compared to other styles. It has a hood to cover your head, and an elastic or drawstring draft collar to keep the warm air inside the bag from escaping past your neckline.Again, you should take a look at all the styles available before making your choice and deciding which sleeping bag is best for you, but if it is comfort you are most concerned with, rectangular bags are wider than the others and can be joined by zipper with another rectangular bag to allow two people to snuggle up. But you may just find the combination bag to your liking as it combines the best features of both of the other styles, giving you the best of both worlds and a great night’s sleep when out enjoying nature.The next feature to decide upon is what sort of filler and lining suits you best as you will be choosing between down and synthetic materials. If you are sensitive to down due to respiratory conditions or asthma, or are even allergic to it, choose a synthetic fiber filled bag which is actually heavier than down but which does not absorb water even when it is wet. In the case of a down filler, however, the material is lighter than the synthetic but you absolutely cannot get the bag wet. If you do, it will be useless and you will not get a good night’s sleep.It is essential to take note of the temperature ratings of each bag. Know the expected temperature range where you will most often be using the bag and then choose one that is rated for a colder environment. Having more warmth available to you than you need is the prudent choice. The final decision to be made is the size of the bag. You should always be sure the bag is longer than your height by a few inches. It allows you to stretch out full-length and that is a vital comfort factor.

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