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Rab 2022 Down Sleeping bag range explained

Posted by Mark Richardson on May 10, 2022

With new sleeping bags being introduced into the range for 2022 the range is now very big, we explain how to make sense of it and choose the most appropriate Rab bag for your activity.

The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Backpacking Quilts

Posted by Danny Pearson on Apr 25, 2022

Backpacking quilts are rapidly increasing in popularity especially amongst lightweight backpackers. So, what is a backpacking quilt? Essentially, it’s half a sleeping bag with no bottom layer (although there might be a footbox) and in most cases no zip or hood. The down in a sleeping bag gets compressed underneath you so do you really need it? So why would you choose a quilt over a …
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Women’s Sleeping Bags – How do they differ?

Posted by Mark Richardson on Mar 31, 2022

20 years ago, whether you were a man or a woman you bought a ‘sleeping bag’, these days there are gender specific sleeping bags available so you would buy either a man’s sleeping bag or a woman’s – or would you? We’re not sure, so this article is about the differences, why is a woman’s sleeping bag different, and are those differences important to you? We have female customers who buy m …
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Montbell Sleeping Bag Guide

Posted by Fran O'Donnell on Jan 13, 2020

Here at Montbell, we want to match you with outdoor gear and apparel that will allow you to make adventure memories to last a lifetime! To help make that happen we’ve put together this guide to walk you through our diverse sleeping bag offerings and arm you with the knowledge necessary to pick a bag that’s going to meet your needs right off the bat. So…Step 1: Select your Temperature RangeMon …
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Knowledgebase Page - Best New Sleeping Bags for 2019

Oct 21, 2019

We've selected our favourite NEW Sleeping Bags introduced for 2019, READ THE FULL ARTICLE or JUMP to the relevant BRAND using the links below:Updated Spark series - New bags, New Fabrics and Updated construction Sea to Summit's SPARK series of sleeping bags are their lightest bags with a warmth to weight ratio that's among the best available. For 2019 they have introduced an SP0 bag aimed at summe …
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Marmot Sleeping Bag Guide

Sep 16, 2019

The Marmot Sleeping Bag RangeMarmot have a long history in the outdoor industry and they have been pushing the boundaries for sleeping bags for the majority of the time.In April 1971, University of California Santa Cruz students Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley were in Alaska's Juneau Icefield on a school Glaciology project. It was there on a glacier that the idea of a Marmot Club began. The name 'M …
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Mountain Equipment - Sleeping Bag Range Explained

Oct 15, 2018

Delivering weight savings of up to 30% and thermal performance improvements of up to 5 degrees, our range of Mountain Equipment down sleeping bags have been comprehensively developed to be better than their predecessors.Find out more about the different ranges of Mountain Equipment bags below.Advanced technical innovations have created a range that is more user and environment focussed than ever; …
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Technology Page - Western Mountaineering Construction

Jul 11, 2017

Western Mountaineering manufactures a broad range of down sleeping bags in different shapes, sizes and shell fabric options. Whether you are car camping with the family, through hiking the PCT, or climbing Mount Everest, we make a sleeping bag that will keep you warm and comfortable on any outdoor adventure.Every one of our sleeping bags is manufactured in the USA, with careful attention to detail …
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