Going camping with your kids? Then, you certainly need kids sleeping bags. Not just for camping, it can also be used for sleeping outdoors, hiking or having sleepover. The words kids sleeping bags are specifically used as there is wide range of sleeping bags for kids available from long, big ones to little ones. Moreover, they can also be specifically designed for women, youth, children etc.
- Kids sleeping bags
Now that you know the difference between regular sleeping bags and kids sleeping bags, review the following things before you go to buy:
- Fills Used :
Generally preferred fills by outdoor professionals as insulating materials are Synthetic fill or Natural fill. Synthetic fill is very handful when it comes on avoiding water. They have waterproof quality but with this property it cannot be compressed more down and also weighs more, causing more usage of space and weight when not in use. Down fill (type of Natural fill) however weighs less than that of synthetic and also retains heat better. But, usually its cost is highand also provides less insulation than synthetic fill.
- Temperature Ratings:
Temperature rating is also very important thing to be watched while purchasing one. A sleeping bag’s rating indicates the lowest temperature at which it will keep the average sleeper warm. For example, with 15° bag, you should be able to sleep comfortably in 15° temperature.
The basic rule for choosing best temperature rating for kids sleeping bags may be:
| Bag Type | Temperature Rating (°F) |
| Summer Season | +35° and higher |
| 3-Season Bag | +10° to +35° |
| Cold Weather | -10° to +10° |
| Winter/Extreme | -10° and lower |
- Shape :
The commonly used type of shape is rectangular, but you can choose the type of shape you find comfortable such as semi-rectangular bags, mummy bags etc.
Along with these facts, the some kids sleeping bags have more personalized features such as exterior pockets to keep explorer’s headlamps and MP3 players, built-in sleeves on the bottom etc also some bags can be found specific to boys and girls. They all vary according to the makers of the products. Some of the popular producers for kids’ sleeping bags are Marmot Trestles and Eureka. If you find their products expensive you can always buy them on sale where you get plenty amount of discount.
One thing to note about is the kids sleeping bags are very different from the bags designed for babies. The baby sleeping bags differ vastly in design and purpose which is designed to use primarily for indoors rather than outdoors also it features arm holes or sleeves which will make the baby feel more comfortable in the sleeping bag.
Now, by reading this article, you should be able to buy a fine sleeping bag for your kid whenever your kid needs it.
