What Is The Standard Function Of A Sleeping Bag?

　　When buying a sleeping bag for travel, it’s best to research first to make sure you are familiar with the standard features of most sleeping bags. Then, there are some convenient extra features that may be useful on the go, and these features are usually found in sleeping bags for travel. We have summarized some of the features you would like to find on the sleeping bag, and explained the benefits of each feature.

　　Compressed Bag Or Stuffed Bag

　　Let's start with the way of storing sleeping bags, compression bags or sundries bags. You will have a hard time finding a sleeping bag without some form of storage box, and the most common options are the ones mentioned above.

　　Stuffed bags are usually used for sleeping bags for camping trips, or for larger backpacks, but for compact sleeping bags designed for backpacking, hiking and cycling, they are likely to be stored in compression bags. in. The compression bag can be compressed with an adjustable strap, which can be tightened to make your sleeping bag as small as possible. Stuffed sacks can also store your sleeping bags conveniently, but they cannot be crushed by compression straps like compressed sacks.

　　Comfort Temperature And Season Level

　　If your sleeping bag does not specify comfort, limit temperature, and limit temperature, you cannot know exactly at what temperature it can perform best and keep you warm at night. Although seasonal grades may be specified, the grades of each manufacturer may be different, so checking the comfort temperature or the recommended use temperature range is the best way to determine whether the bag will stay warm in the climate and conditions you live in. 

　　When buying sleeping bags for travel, it is worth looking at sleeping bags that have been tested to meet the EN13537 standard. This means that the sleeping bag has been tested using a thermal mannequin to help determine the temperature at which the sleeping bag can be used safely. The test provides the manufacturer with upper and lower limits, comfort and extreme temperature ratings.

　　Sleeping bags have 4 different seasonal ratings, including 1 bag for tropical climates and 4 for cold climates. You need to make sure to choose the correct size to meet your travel requirements.

　　Insulation Enhancement Function

　　Although there are many different shapes of sleeping bags to choose from, you will find that mummy-shaped sleeping bags are a more popular choice during your travels. There are many reasons for this situation, but there are two main reasons: A: Because the packaging materials are less, their packaging size is small. B: Because of the small internal space, they provide a higher level of insulation. Since we are talking about mummy-shaped sleeping bags, you should always find them with a cover, usually with a drawstring to make it tighter. Sleeping bag hoods are a useful feature because they help keep your head insulated, which is one of the fastest heat-emitting areas of the body.

　　As your sleeping bag ranks higher in the season, you will most likely notice a large piece of material covering the zipper, which is called the zipper baffle. The zipper baffles of the 3rd and 4th season models are usually equipped with thermal insulation to help prevent warm air from escaping from the sleeping bag, and also to prevent cold air from slipping in through your zipper. In lower season sleeping bags, there may still be zipper flaps, especially in season 2 than in season 1 bags, because when you sleep in the hot heat, you don't need zipper flaps! Although you can find zipper flaps on bags used in 2 seasons, they may be just thin strips of material that may not be insulated, but will still help promote insulation.

　　Another feature to pay attention to in peak season options is the adjustable shoulder baffle. Again, this is a block of material, which basically forms a collar inside the sleeping bag to prevent warm air from escaping and keep you warm on cold nights.

　　Internal Pocket

　　These pockets are becoming more and more popular, especially when traveling sleeping bags. The internal pockets are usually sleeve pockets with Velcro buttons, located inside the sleeping bag, and are usually used to store valuables to ensure that they are safe and close to the hand while sleeping.

　　Therefore, when you choose a sleeping bag for travel, you need to pay attention to some features, each of which has its own performance-enhancing benefits. Of course, for sleeping bags specially designed for travel, you will also encounter some features, such as integrated hood mosquito nets, anti-mosquito impregnation and antibacterial protection to prevent dust mites, odors and mold!