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Comfy And Cheap: Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags Under $100 in 2024

by Melanie CampbellPublished November 29, 2023Last Updated November 30, 2023

Whether you’re going backpacking during the summer, or you’re feeling adventurous and want to see what it feels like to spend the night in nature when the temperature drops, you’re going to have to invest some money in a good sleeping bag.

Despite popular belief, you don’t have to spend a small fortune just to get a good night sleep in the outdoors – there are plenty of budget-friendly options out there.

To help you find them, I’ve made a list of the best backpacking sleeping bags under $100.

Take a look at my favorite ones!

Down VS. Synthetic Sleeping Bag: Which One Is Better?

by Melanie CampbellPublished January 5, 2018Last Updated January 26, 2019

Camping outdoors has become a pretty popular recreational activity over the past decade.

Because of so, lots of products like quilts and sleeping bags have been innovated and developed to provide campers with the utmost convenience and comfortability outdoors.

Sleeping bags for one now come in different types including down and synthetic types.

If you are currently looking for a new sleeping bag, but don’t know which one you should get, I highly suggest you take a look at this quick guide about down VS. synthetic sleeping bags before you go out and buy some random sleeping bag for your next camping trip.

Does Polyester Keep You Warm – Is It Enough to Fight the Cold?

by Melanie CampbellPublished December 2, 2017Last Updated May 10, 2019

Polyester is one of, or even the most used materials for clothing today. It’s an affordable material that is great for mass production of clothing elements, bags, shoes and even some tents.

A lot of people are wondering is it retaining the warmth and should they buy items that are made of polyester.

The general opinion is that you should buy more expensive clothing which is stuffed with down, but that’s a much more expensive option, and it’s not resistant to moisture.

So, I thought that it’s time for me to give my own input on the subject is polyester warm, and should you buy anything that is made of it.

Quilt vs. Sleeping Bag: The Ultimate Battle

by Melanie CampbellPublished October 19, 2017Last Updated January 26, 2019

Nothing beats sleeping under the starts, and nobody knows that better than backpackers.

I’ve had my fair share of billion-star hotels, and I know how difficult can it be to choose a proper sleeping system, especially when you want to pack light. The choice naturally comes down to either quilt vs. sleeping bag.

Both of these have their advantages, especially if you decide for a quality product made of great materials.

Which one is better? Most of my backpacker friends still use sleeping bags, but in the last couple of years I’ve noticed that quilts are carving their ways into backpacks across the planet.