P Leisure Info

Camping has become increasingly popular in recent years as many parents take their children for weekend breaks in the countryside. Camping in the United Kingdom is plagued with risk. Not because of Bears or Snakes, but due to the uncertain British weather.

But, as long as yiou have the right camping equipment you and your family can have a lot of fun, regardless of the weather. One of the most important pieces of camping kit has got to be your sleeping bags.

There are a great selection of sleeping bags to choose from these days, some will cost only a few pounds but others can cost a small fortune. So how can you make the right choice for you and your family?

Probably the first consideration is the time of year that you will be using your sleeping bag and where you will be camping. There is really no need to buy an expensive winter quality sleeping bag if you are only ever going to use it during the summer months.

Another consideration is packing. Will you be hiking with your sleeping bag in a backpack or will it never need to be crammed into a small pack? If you expect to be hiking with your sleeping bag in a backpack then size and weight will be important considerations.

Yet another consideration is who the sleeping bag is for, how big they are and their specific comfort requirements. Some people are never comfortable sleeping within the confines of a sleeping bag and children can often be more comfortable in child sized bags.

Finally there is probably the most important aspect to consider which is, of course, the price. The price of sleeping bags, both down and polyester filled, can vary enormously. Down filled bags tend to be the most expensive and most suitable for winter and all year round use.

Your most economical choice is likely to be a polyester fibre filled bag that is suitable for the summer months only. For additional sleeping comfort add a sleeping matt or maybe an airbed.