Sleeping Bag Temp Ratings & Fill Types

Apr 30, 2021

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Topic: Sleeping bag temp ratings and insulation characteristics

Guest-in-absence: an email from firefighter "Ben" details the nitty-gritty tech-specs of sleeping bags and test protocols. 

• How temp ratings are generated
• Differences between men and women
• Comfort vs. survival ratings
• Reading between the lines to get a bag that will keep you warm
• Pads and pad systems that work
• Synthetic insulation, and why it doesn't last like down

Short and sweet, this episode reveals a tremendous amount about sleeping bags. ENJOY!

 

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