There are many Sleeping Bags currently on the market today and choosing the right one can be very difficult. These factors are important in order to purchase the bag needed for your intended use. Trying to decide what your needs are can be the most difficult part of the process. We will discuss some different types of bags and hopefully shed some light on this often frustrating process.
Temperature ratings play the most important role in the decision of purchasing a sleeping bag.
Our manufacturers label their bags with a temperature rating. The rating allows the salesperson and the customer to know the minimum temperature the bag can sustain heat. However, the rating is only an estimate and should not be viewed as exact. Different people have different metabolic rates and generate heat in different ways. Metabolism is important.