Downy sleeping bag

Pooh, of course, is today the best insulation, especially in relation to a parameter such as weight. It weighs less than any synthetic filler. The space filled by it contains a lot of air, which reduces heat loss. In addition, a down sleeping bag packed in a compression bag takes up a minimum of space - much less than a sleeping bag with synthetic filler.

Advantages and disadvantages of downy sleeping bags

Usually, fluff of waterfowl is used to fill sleeping bags , which has a natural lubricant, which counteracts the absorption of moisture. The most expensive and ideal in all respects down - eider. Slightly less expensive and much more common is goose. And one more fluff, much inferior to the first two - it's duck.

Pros of down sleeping bags:

• maximum thermal insulation properties with a minimum volume of fluff inside the sleeping bag;
• ability to strong stinging - a compress bag with a down bag has a miniature size;
• sleeping bag of fluff is much nicer to the touch and softer, it is easy to breathe and sleeps just fine;
• with proper operation, timely drying of the down sleeping bag and careful use, it will serve you for many years.

Disadvantages of a down sleeping blanket bag:

• It must be carefully protected from moisture, because when it rains or spills, it instantly loses its thermal insulation properties;
• dry the soaked down sleeping bag in field conditions is not easy, there is more in winter conditions;
• the cost of a downy sleeping bag is noticeably higher than that of its synthetic counterpart;
• When the tissue of the sleeping bag is damaged, it quickly breaks down, because the fluff from it takes off instantly.

Tips for Beginners

During the gathering in the hike, you need to take into account its complexity and the upcoming conditions. If it will be a summer uncomplicated trekking or fishing on the bank of the river, you will easily have a light synthetic sleeping bag. It costs a little, takes up a little space.

But if you have a serious trip with a night temperature below + 10 ° C, pay attention to a good down sleeping bag. It will warm you in the best way, besides it will not heavily burden your backpack.

In wet mountains, especially if there are a lot of people in the tent, a good combined downy-synthetic sleeping bag will suit you. Even with moisturizing, such a sleeping bag will not stop you from warming.