A light sleeping bag marked f or summer can really be a great investment. These are usually refereed to as traditional camping sleeping bags or warm weather sleeping bags and they protect up to 40 degrees, so unless you are in an area with extremely cold nights versus warm days you should have no problem. A basic rectangular shape should be ideal because the mummy style bags are generally made for colder weather.

Where mummy bags seek to keep you warmer by giving you less space to move in, a light sleeping bag is usually made with ample room inside and of a breathable material to let in any fresh summer breezes, should you choose to leave the screened windows of your tent open to get some fresh air. Since a light sleeping bag is made of thinner and less material they tend to be the cheaper also, with the low end costing you a mere $10 to $15 dollars.

Other than a light sleeping bag, other summer time camping must-haves are a cooler stocked full of ice and beverages like bottled water. If you are going to be spending a lot of time in direct heat, do not drink soda or alcohol which will only dehydrate you further, instead stock up on Gatorade type energy drinks and/or water to make sure you are getting the liquids you expel back into your body.

One last thing to remember along with your light sleeping bag, on your great summer camp out, is a nice place in the shade to park your tent. In the sun, temperatures are 20-40 degrees hotter in direct sunlight, versus a nice shady area. Compare 80 with 120 degrees, where would you rather be? So, keep your summer camping trip fun and enjoyable with a nice place, cold refreshments and a light sleeping bag.

Now you have to decide the type of 3 season sleeping bag to get buy. You thought they were all the same? Oh no, you have some definite choices to make. Firstly, if you wish to get even more bang for your buck try a synthetic 3 season sleeping bag instead of a goose down sleeping bag, they also dry out quickly if they get wet and are far less expensive than traditional bags.  Not all things about synthetic sleeping bags are great though. There are many factors that make choosing them a tough call.

A synthetic 3 season sleeping bag, although less costly to you, is more costly to the environment. The name gives away the fact that they are not, in fact, natural. Commonly a PrimaLoft filler is used. There is also the fact that a synthetic 3 season sleeping bag tends to weigh more and take up more space. Their design prevents compatibility and they also tend to keep you less warm than a traditional bag, most only covering down to around 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

A good down sleeping bag is the most common pick for people who are not planning on water related activities with their 3 season sleeping bag. The extra cost is made up for in their easy storage and comfortability. Many down camping sleeping bags can insulate down to around 15 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Being a more popular choice, they are also found in more colors and a wider assortment of sizes, from children sizes up to your hefty plus size campers. The choice of which 3 season sleeping bag to buy seems to boil down to what you are most comfortable with and the type of camping experience you are expecting.

A double sleeping bag can be found in many different sizes and colors. Some are specially made and marketed for romantic interests, such as satin interior lining or  a zipper down the middle to allow you to choose whether to be wrapped up by yourself or share skin to skin contact with your partner. Now-a-days, a double sleeping bag can be bought in a set geared to put the romance back into your lives on an outdoor vacation.

Such double sleeping bag sets for the camping couple include such items as two champagne glasses, two sets of sleeping wear and sleeping masks, luxury mattresses or pads, a cozy two person tent with just enough room for you, your sweetie and a lantern lit evening. With these sets you can have your double sleeping bag and share it too! These kits or sets are often found online but sometimes in camping stores as well.

One other advantage to double sleeping bags is the fact that colder weather sleeping bags tend to be thicker, have more material and therefore cost more. However, sharing a double sleeping bag with another allows you the chance to select a sleeping bag made for slightly warmer weather conditions, yet stay warm with shared body heat. Thus, allowing you to spend your money on more romantic items, like that CD of love songs to rekindle the spark lost in busy schedules and the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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