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Q. After a weekend camping trip, how long should I leave my sleeping bag out for to air out? Thanks in advance!
Answer
The best way to take care of a sleeping bag (especially nicer bags) is actually to leave them unrolled whenever possible. Personally, I hang my sleeping bags up, and only roll them up when I'm putting them into a stuff sack for a camping/backpacking trip. The reason for this is because, when rolled up, sleeping bags will naturally compress. However, this compression is undesirable, as it can take away from the effectiveness of the filling and insulation, and may result in the bag never quite fluffing the way it used to when it was nice and new.
My recommendation would be to first make sure your bag is dry (allow it to sit in the sun if you find it necessary, but not for too long), and then either find a convenient, out-of-the-way place to hang it, or even LIGHTLY stuff it underneath something. However, if you find that you must stuff it or roll it tightly, then make sure to take it out every once in a while to fluff and air, rather than leaving it there indefinitely or until the next trip. Good luck!
The best way to take care of a sleeping bag (especially nicer bags) is actually to leave them unrolled whenever possible. Personally, I hang my sleeping bags up, and only roll them up when I'm putting them into a stuff sack for a camping/backpacking trip. The reason for this is because, when rolled up, sleeping bags will naturally compress. However, this compression is undesirable, as it can take away from the effectiveness of the filling and insulation, and may result in the bag never quite fluffing the way it used to when it was nice and new.
My recommendation would be to first make sure your bag is dry (allow it to sit in the sun if you find it necessary, but not for too long), and then either find a convenient, out-of-the-way place to hang it, or even LIGHTLY stuff it underneath something. However, if you find that you must stuff it or roll it tightly, then make sure to take it out every once in a while to fluff and air, rather than leaving it there indefinitely or until the next trip. Good luck!
What else should I take besides the basic camping equipment?
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Besides the basic camping equipment such as camping tent, sleeping bags and etc. What else should I take to the camping trip?
Answer
Follow a camping checklist. Also, carry essential items in a backpack if you are going for a hike.
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In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.
In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.
Follow a camping checklist. Also, carry essential items in a backpack if you are going for a hike.
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In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.
In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.
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