It's a good idea to wash your sleeping bag at least once per season. We recommend heading down to your local laundromat to take advantage of their over sized washers and dryers. Pop the sleeping bag in the washing machine on a gentle cycle in cold water. To dry a sleeping bag, nothing beats air drying, but if you're short on time, you can pop it in a large dryer at the lowest temperature available. Make sure the sleeping bag is completely dry before storing away.

To extend the lifetime of your sleeping bag, it's best to stuff your sleeping bag into the compression sack, rather than folding or rolling. This prevents the fibers wearing down overtime if consistently folded and rolled in the same spot. To stuff the sleeping bag into the compression sack, first grab the foot end and push it right to the bottom of the compression sack. Continue to stuff more of the sleeping bag into the sack, ensuring you keep lots of pressure applied to push the air out and ensure the entire sleeping bag can fit inside the bag.

Sleeping bag liners are great for keeping your sleeping bag fresh and clean for longer. They also provide additional comfort and warmth inside your sleeping bag. Our range of liners from Roman and Sea to Summit have you covered with varieties of fleece, silk, traveller and expander liners perfect for hiking and backpacking.

Sleeping bag liners add significant warmth inside your sleeping bag. Depending on the make, they can addup to 8 degrees Celsius of warmth inside your sleeping bag.

There are a few key differences to look out for when shopping for sleeping bags.

Temperature Range

There are a few key differences to look out for when shopping for sleeping bags. The temperature range gives you an indication of what type of weather the sleeping bag is suitable for. If you're going camping in winter, consider the minimum temperature you expect overnight and ensure the sleeping bag is rating to that temperature.

Shape

Sleeping bags come in 3 main shapes: rectangular, tapered and mummy. Rectangular sleeping bags are perfect for camping in comfortable climates and allow for the most movement. Tapered sleeping bags are a popular choice for those looking for a little more warmth. Mummy sleeping bags are perfect for experienced hikers, they have a snug fit and a hood which can be tightened to prevent body heat loss from the head.

Filling

Sleeping bags are most commonly filled with down or synthetic material. Synthetic sleeping bags are the most commonly used and create great, all purpose sleeping bags. Down sleeping bags are perfect for those who want premium insulation without adding too much weight.

Sleeping bags are fantastic for creating a barrier between your body and the cooler air outside the bag. Sleeping bags trap air in a small area and prevent it from circulating with cooler air outside. The trapped air inside the sleeping bag is warmed by the heat created by your body's metabolism.