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 A Children’s Sleeping Bag or Junior Sleeping bag is one that features the same technical specifications as an adult sleeping bag, just smaller. A children’s sleeping bag provides the best sleeping conditions for a child, with the sleeping bag being a better fit for a small person. Most people assume that it’s better to buy a full-sized adult sleeping bag for their kids and just let them “grow into it”. While in warmer climates and in theory that sounds cost effective and a good idea for sleepovers, unfortunately when camping and especially cooler climates that’s not the case. What is the best size for a children’s sleeping bag? Just like an adult, the size of the sleeping bag in direct comparison with the user determines how well it performs. When sleeping comfortably and being warm is the goal when camping the same can be said for children and their sleeping bags. A small person should have a small sleeping bag. Because it’s the air pocket around the person that keeps them ...

Like most things when it comes to hiking, a sleeping bag needs to be small, compact, but comfortable and ultimately warm. It seems like a lot to ask, but with ongoing technological advances, you can most certainly have your cake and eat it too! What are the different types of Hiking Sleeping Bags? Just like camping sleeping bags, hiking sleeping bags come in all shapes, sizes and temperature ratings and can be filled with natural fibres such as down or have a synthetic fill. Rectangular Sleeping Bags: Rectangular sleeping bags are the most traditional shape; they tend to be seen as room and have space to roll over or stretch out. Mummy Sleeping Bags: These shaped sleeping bags are shaped exactly as they sound, like a mummy of Egypt. They are wider at the shoulders and taper down to the feet and all tend to have hoods. They are snug but do offer limited movement if you are a restless sleeper. How do I choose a hiking sleeping bag? The first step is to choose what activity y...

A sleeping bag is something that most people have used or owned in their lifetime, whether it was used for a school camp or if you and your family are long time, seasoned campers. But not all sleeping bags are created equal and not all sleeping bags can be used year round or are suitable for every single trip you undertake. What is the purpose of a sleeping bag? The purpose of a sleeping bag is to keep the user warm by trapping body heat. The comfort ratings developed for sleeping bags are developed for the average person. The purpose of a sleeping bag is to keep the user warm by trapping body heat. The comfort ratings developed for sleeping bags which are used by most manufacturers are developed for the average person using EN/ISO (EN 13537) standards developed in 2002 and is still the only international rating system set by a standardised laboratory test. Is there a sleeping bag that can be used for everything? Season, weather, and location all play a vital role in the quality of y...

Sleeping Bag Liners are placed on the inside of your sleeping bag. There are several key reasons to use a sleeping bag liner, and these include additional warmth, hygiene and to extend the life of your sleeping bag. What are the key benefits of a sleeping bag liner? Warmth: One of the key reasons people use sleeping bag liners, is for extra warmth. Just like sheets on a bed, a sleeping bag liner can add different levels of warmth depending on what it is made of. Sleeping bag liners can be made of light weight silk , cotton , or a combination of both , further sleeping bag liners can be made of fleece which creates a soft and cozy cocoon inside your sleeping bag in the cooler months. Hygiene: Again, just like sheets, a sleeping bag liner creates a barrier between your body and the sleeping bag itself, helping to protect it from body oils, sweat and any creams/sprays you may have put on your skin. And like bedsheets a sleeping bag liner can be removed regularly for washing, ensuri...

Lets get the low down on down. If you have ever spent a night outdoors, either camping or hiking and you spent the whole night shivering and desperately awaiting the sun rise, then you understand the need for a quality sleeping bag with the right temperature rating. Down are the fine under-feathers that provide superior insulation and warmth in waterfowl (ducks, geese). Down has long been used as the epitome of warmth and luxury in beds, pillows, doonas, duvets, jackets and…. You guessed it, sleeping bags. Down as a filling is more expensive but has a better weight to warmth ration and can be packed down smaller than synthetic fills. And when cared for properly, a down sleeping bag can often last longer than synthetic sleeping bag. And price will vary greatly over the range of sleeping bags depending on the brand, quality, fill power and weight. Why can a Down Sleeping Bag last longer than a Synthetic Sleeping Bag? Down as a natural fibre is surprisingly resilient, and can with...

Down sleeping bags are an expensive investment because they are a highly technical piece of equipment designed and manufactured for a specific reason. But just like anything that we use over time body oils and dirt will build up, after all we are using these sleeping bags outdoors. And since you have spent what one can assume, is a considerable amount of money on this amazing piece of equipment, it needs to be cared for properly. A Down sleeping bag can last for years when looked after. Cleaning Down Sleeping Bags Down sleeping bags need to be washed with a specialised Down Cleaner like Nikwax Down Wash Direct or Grangers Down Wash as regular washing detergents can a have a detrimental effect on down. A specialised Down Cleaner is designed to clean the fine feathers and restore the water repellence. At Bundy Outdoors , we always stock and recommend using Grangers Down Wash.  What you need to wash a Down Sleeping Bag   Down Cleaner – just like caring or your wool item...