Have you been shopping for a sleeping bag or backpacking quilt? Have you wondered which option is right for you? In this video, I provide several things to consider when buying a sleeping bag or a quilt. Many hammock sleepers prefer a quilt, and here I'll explain why that is. I also discuss field repairs of a sleeping bag or quilt.
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00:00 Everything you need to know about buying a sleeping bag or buying a backpacking quilt
00:19 Considerations when buying a quilt or sleeping bag
01:46 Sleeping bag versus quilt
04:00 Underquilts for hammock sleepers
04:30 Fill- what's inside/stuffing
04:40 Synthetic fill
05:40 Down fill
07:52 Hybrid fill- down AND synthetic
08:37 External shell materials
10:15 Internal shell/lining materials
11:15 Sleeping bag shapes
12:28 Measurements of a sleeping bag
13:03 Measurements to consider with a quilt
13:13 Temperature ratings
14:58 Features of sleeping bags and quilts to consider
16:41 Caring for your sleeping bag or quilt on the trail
18:00 Caring for your quilt or sleeping bag at home
19:40 Repairing of your sleeping bag or quilt
20:45 Washing your quilt or sleeping bag
21:46 How to hand wash a sleeping bag or quilt
22:42 How to machine wash a sleeping bag or quilt
24:17 End bloopers
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