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Choosing the best men’s sleeping bags can seem daunting with so many options available today. When trying to pick the best men’s sleeping bag, whether for yourself or for a gift for a friend or family member, there are some very important things to consider.
1. Fill: Consider the environment where you’ll be using your bag. If you think your sleeping bag has the potential of getting wet, (like on a river float trip) go with a synthetic bag, not a down bag. The right type of fill is always important when choosing the best men’s sleeping bag for you or as a gift.
2. Weight: If every ounce of weight and every inch of bulk will be crucial, (like on a backpacking trip) then it’s smart to go with a down mummy bag. Down is lighter and compresses down easily. There are a lot of options when it comes to fills and materials in today’s sleeping bags, so make sure to look for specs and information on the bag that will show you the estimated weight.
3. Shape: Mummy bags are tapered from wider at the top to narrower at the foot end and have hoods, making them a snug fit. Semi mummy bags have more generous cut with more room in the shoulders and you can move your feet and legs around a bit more. Rectangular bags offer plenty of wiggle space for legs and shoulders.
4. Temperature Rating: When shopping for the best men’s sleeping bag for you or someone else, look for a bag that is rated at LEAST ten degrees warmer than you think you’ll need. Assume the rating is “generous” by at least five degrees, but be safe and estimate ten degrees. It’s better to be too warm and have to unzip your sack, than to spend a sleepless night freezing.
5. Your Personal Comfort Zone: If you’re a cold sleeper (you usually sleep at home in your sweats and socks in a 70 degree room with the blankets piled on and still feel chilly!), be extra cautious and assume the sleeping bag will only keep you warm to temperatures 20 degrees above the rating. Thus, a bag rated to 20 degrees will keep you warm and comfortable in temperatures down to 40 degrees.
6. Size: Regular size sleeping bags for adults will fit a person up to 6′ tall comfortably. You will also find bags in short sizes. If you are a petite person you can get away with shopping in the children’s bag section saving some money too. Big people want comfortable bags too. There’s no way you’ll get a good night’s sleep if you are all scrunched up in a too small bag. For the best men’s sleeping bag, you want a bag that will fit you comfortably. So if you are over 6′ tall you’ll want a long sleeping bag that will fit up to 6’6″. These bags are more comfortable for people of wider girth as well. If your waistline is greater than 40″ go with a long bag. You can also purchase a sleeping bag expander that will make a regular sized bag roomier.
With these important aspects of the best men’s sleeping bag in mind, browse through our selection of men’s sleeping bags with confidence knowing that you’ll be able to choose the best men’s sleeping bag for whatever person or situation you’re shopping for.
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