Winter Sleeping Bags

Camping outdoors during the winter months can be, well, darn cold. Then again, it IS winter, so what do you expect? And one of the leading reasons for miserable winter camping experiences is a poor sleeping bag. All too typically, many people who camp out in the winter for the first time try to "gerry rig" their 3 season sleeping bag by using liners, wearing clothes and by using little chemical foot heaters.

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Big Agnes Pomer Hoit SL Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $425.95 Weighing in at 2lb 11oz with 800-fill down, the Big Agnes Pomer Hoit 0-Degree Down Sleeping Bag is ideal for lightweight alpine climbing and winter camping.

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And surprise, surprise, all too often these same people have absolutely miserable nights! Ultimately, when it comes to winter camping, there is no replacement for a four season winter sleeping bag. To put it bluntly, if you camp out in below zero weather, you should have a winter sleeping bag - and a good one at that.

Sadly, winter sleeping bags tend to be on the expensive side. However, consider that your comfort - perhaps even your life if you are out far in the backcountry - is at stake during cold weather camping, trying to pinch pennies on a winter bag is a very bad idea. Instead, pry open the pocketbook and get a good winter sleeping bag. Once you have it, and if you take care of it, the bag is likely to last you for decades to come.

The big question about winter sleeping bags is what type to get. For general 3 season use, I personally find synthetic bags a better option due to their flexibility. However, for four season use, nothing beats a goose down sleeping bag. The goose down is warmer and significantly less bulky than a winter synthetic sleeping bag. As such, if you can afford it, I would highly recommend getting a goose down bag for winter weather uses.

And lastly, for true winter camping, get a -40 degree bag. A 0 degree bag is nothing more than a bag for 3 season use in colder climates. For true winter camping, a -40 degree bag is essential if you really want to stay warm and not worry about the weather.

Four Season Down Sleeping Bags

Shown below are some high quality, goose down sleeping bags for 4-season use. If unsure about what brand to go with, consider getting a bag from The North Face. Their products are, quite simply, excellent.

All these four season sleeping bags are available through Backcountry.Com.

Marmot CWM EQ Sleeping Bag: -40 Degree Down $668.95	Mountain Hardwear Ghost SL Sleeping Bag: -40 Degree Down $659.95	Marmot Col EQ Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down $618.95
Mountain Hardwear Wraith Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down $579.95	Exped Arctic Goose WB 1100 Sleeping Bag: -15 Degree Down $539.95	MontBell America, Inc. U.L. Super Stretch Down #EXP Hugger Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down $519.95
Big Agnes Hahns Peak SL Sleeping Bag: -20 Degree Down $499.95	Mountain Hardwear Banshee SL Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $474.95	Kelty Foraker Sleeping Bag: -15 Degree Down $449.95
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $439.95	MontBell America, Inc. U.L. Super Stretch Hugger #0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $429.95	Big Agnes Pomer Hoit SL Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $425.95
Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0 Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down - Women's $424.95	GoLite Venture Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $399.95	Marmot Couloir Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $398.95
Kelty Foraker Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $374.95	The North Face Superlight Women's Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $298.95	Big Agnes Battle Mountain Sleeping Bag: -15 Degree Down $288.95
The North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $288.95	Marmot Never Summer Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $268.95	Kelty Light Year Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down $249.95

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