Down or synthetic? What insulation should I get for our new sleeping bags? They will be used camping, and probably backpacking overseas, but rarely - if ever - hiking, and likely never in below-freezing conditions, so synthetic sounds like it will be fine. But the old boy-scout romantic in me likes the idea of down ... [more inside]
posted by puffmoike on Jun 24, 2008 - 17 answers

Can I bring a sleeping bag on my European hostelling trip? [more inside]
posted by fugitivefromchaingang on Jun 4, 2007 - 27 answers

I'm looking to put together sleeping gear for mild-weather camping, where low weight and low cost are equally important. So I'm seeking advice on the best way to balance these factors (since the lightest products seem to be the most expensive). [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jun 21, 2006 - 17 answers

I'm looking to buy my girlfriend a sleeping bag, is there a substantial difference between men and women's sleeping bags (enough to justify the difference in price)? [more inside]
posted by mhaw on Nov 5, 2004 - 10 answers