Getting a good night’s sleep at camp is everything – but it’s kind of a delicate process for finding the best sleeping bag and pad for you! This video covers what makes up a “sleep system” for backpacking or camping, and how to understand the different ratings on your sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Temperature ratings for sleeping bags and R-values of sleeping pads can be a little confusing. Hopefully after watching this you’ll be able to pick out the best sleeping bag and sleeping pad for your next trip!
What is a sleep system: 0:27
Sleeping bags explained: 1:18
Sleeping pads explained: 4:08
*NOTE: The REI Joule 20 women’s sleeping bag was referenced as a recommended option for 3-season backpacking or camping in this video, but this bag is no longer available. Check out the below options as great alternatives to the Joule:
REI Trailbreak: https://www.rei.com/product/157831/rei-co-op-trailbreak-20-sleeping-bag-womens
REI Down Time 25: https://www.rei.com/product/185188/rei-co-op-down-time-25-down-sleeping-bag-womens
REI Magma 15: https://www.rei.com/product/148331/rei-co-op-magma-15-sleeping-bag-womens
In this video:
Nemo Disco 30: https://www.rei.com/product/163035/nemo-disco-30-sleeping-bag-womens
Sleeping bag liner: https://www.rei.com/product/797113/sea-to-summit-thermolite-reactor-compact-plus-sleeping-bag-liner
Nemo Tensor: https://www.rei.com/product/141845/nemo-tensor-insulated-sleeping-pad
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol: https://www.rei.com/product/829826/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sol-sleeping-pad
REI Trailbreak Sleeping Pad: https://www.rei.com/product/177649/rei-co-op-trailbreak-self-inflating-sleeping-pad
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