![]() ![]() So, what weight of the sleeping bag is the right weight? Weight is never too much of a deal-breaker if you’re car-camping or pitching your tent close to the roadside or trailhead, but for backcountry campers who plan on putting in some serious mileage before catching their zzz’s, then saving a few ounces wherever possible is usually a top priority. *Women naturally have a lower core temperature than most men and, as such, are termed “cold sleepers” in industry-speak. The EN rating that you will require for your adventures in the outdoors will ultimately depend on a number of factors: the season in which you plan to do your camping where you are in the world whether you are a cold or warm sleeper and, whether or not you are headed into mountainous environments to camp out at altitude, where temperatures can be significantly lower than in the valleys below.Īs a general rule, we’d highly recommend choosing a bag that has a comfort rating at least ten degrees below the lowest temperatures you expect to encounter on your trips-heating up in a bag that doesn’t offer enough insulation is very difficult, whereas cooling down in one that has a little too much insulation is very easily done (use the zippers!). Question: How water-resistant is the DriDown fill?Ī sleeping bag’s warmth is quantified by what is known as the EN Rating, which stands for “European Norm.” This rating gives us a “comfort rating” that refers to the lowest temperature at which a normal sleeper-or “warm” sleeper as opposed to a “cold” sleeper*-will remain comfortable while sleeping in the bag. ![]()
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