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A great choice for three-season hunting trips and car camping excursions, the roomy Wenzel Grande is an affordable rectangular sleeping bag that's temperature rated to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It's filled with 6.5 pounds of Wenzel's hypoallergenic Insul-Therm polyester fiber fill for excellent warmth retention and loft. The bag has a rugged 8-ounce cotton duck cover and a soft, warm 100 percent cotton flannel inner liner with classic plaid pattern. The quilt-through construction helps reduce the bunching of fill to eliminate cold spots. Other features include self-repairing zippers, a personal storage pocket at the foot, and three integrated compression straps.
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Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag:
Buy for Cold
It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10.
Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night.
Goose or No Goose?
The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use.
All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget.
Bags for All Shapes
Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips.
Pad Yourself
No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.
Oversize Performance Series Grande 6.5 Lb sleeping bag from The Camping Company, Wenzel has always felt that next to your tent, a good quality sleeping bag is an absolute necessity when it comes to enjoying your camping experience. Let's face it, it's tough to enjoy your day when you haven't had a good night's sleep ! At Wenzel we offer a sleeping bag for every temperature range and need. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. 10 Year Warranty. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121 and www.wenzelco.com
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 The built-in cot holds the entire tent several inches off the ground. |
The tent is made of heavy-duty, weatherproof 210D nylon, with no-see-um fly mesh on all windows and doors to keep bugs out while letting ventilation in. Other construction details include triangular windows that close while inside the tent, taped seams, a heavy-duty powder-coated steel frame, and easy-to-use corrosion-resistant zippers. And campers will love the easy-pitch design, which sets up in less than a minute. The TentCot--which packs down to a compact 6-by-6-by-42-inch footprint--comes with all the required accessories: ground pegs, a rainfly, superior-quality clips and buckles, two carrying bags, and an under-bed storage net.
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About Wenzel
Established in 1887, Wenzel's mission is to help families experience the outdoors and get away from the constant noise of modern culture. That's why Wenzel runs every product it creates through a very specialized filter--the families of Wenzel employees. Rather than obsessing over PowerPoint presentations and boardroom discussions, Wenzel focuses on the things that families care about: tents that are easy to set up and take down; sleeping bags that unroll into warm, roomy cocoons but also roll up compactly; and camp pads that smooth out the rough forest floor. At the core of Wenzel's products is a commitment to ease and comfort, because "roughing it" shouldn't mean shivering through the night or waking up with a stiff back.
The Tundra sleeping bag features a hood and extra room with 38 inches of width and 79 inches of length. Filled with 6 lbs of non-allergenic Insul-Therm polyester the offset construction eliminates cold spots at quilt lines. You are sure to stay cozy with its -10 degree Fahrenheit rating and comfy with the plaid cotton flannel liner. The outer is sturdy long-lasting poly/cotton and the zipper large and self repairing. A dust cover with two compression straps secures the bag for storage. Specifications: • Size: 39 in. x 90 in. • Fill: 6 lbs. of non-allergenic Insul-Therm • Outer: poly/cotton • Liner: cotton flannel • Storage: Compression straps with dust cover
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