Cool Facts
Portable bedding. A sleeping bag is basically a lightweight quilt that zips closed to form a tube around your body. It lets you sleep comfortably outdoors instead of needing a full bed.
Keeps you toasty. Sleeping bags use special insulation made from down feathers or synthetic materials to trap warm air and keep your body heat from escaping into the cold night.
Water protection. Most sleeping bags have water-resistant covers that shield you from light rain and wind, though a tent does an even better job protecting you in serious weather.
Team player. While a sleeping bag provides warmth and some cushioning, campers usually add a sleeping pad underneath for extra comfort and a tent overhead for real weather protection.
Light and packable. Unlike a real bed, a sleeping bag rolls up small enough to fit in a backpack, making it perfect for hiking trips, camping adventures, and sleepovers at friends' houses.
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