Recycled Sleeping Bags Brandon MS

For all the technical talk and jargon, there are only three factors that matter when selecting the right sleeping bag for you: temperature range, portability, and comfort. Now there are sleeping bags that help you enjoy the wild while also helping to preserve the great outdoors. Please scroll down to learn more about these eco-friendly options and get access to the local sporting goods stores in Brandon, MS listed below.

Academy
(601) 572-3660
1187 E County Line Rd (in Purple Creek Plaza)
Jackson, MS
 
Pearl River Kayaks
(601) 966-5456
101 Sandy Hills
Brandon, MS
Services
Kayak Equipment Rental
Hours
8am to 8pm

Bass Pro Shops
(601) 933-3700
100 Bass Pro Dr
Jackson, MS
 
Play It Again Sports
(601) 956-5500
6380 Ridgewood Court Dr Ste E
Jackson, MS
 
Buffalo Peak Outfitters
(601) 366-2557
4500 I 55 N Ste 115
Jackson, MS
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(601) 992-2341
720 Mackenzie Lane
Flowood, MS
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc.
(601) 932-1215
5450 Highway 80 E
Jackson, MS
 
Academy Sports & Outdoors
(601) 572-3660
1187 E County Line Rd
Jackson, MS
 
Colonial Jackson Golf Pro Shop
(601) 956-4655
5635 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS
 
Richardson'S Sports Nets Llc
(601) 420-8488
160 Parkison Dr
Jackson, MS
 

Backpacking Sleeping Bags: Lightweight, Warm, and 100% Recycled

Backpacking Sleeping Bags: Lightweight, Warm, and 100% Recycled

January 3, 2010   AK

For all the technical talk and jargon, there are only three factors that matter when selecting the right sleeping bag for you: temperature range, portability, and comfort. Now there are sleeping bags that help you enjoy the wild while also helping to preserve the great outdoors. If that doesn’t appeal to the inner boyscout in all backpacking and camping lovers, I don’t know what will.

The same old camping rules still apply like “carry out what you carry in,” “hang the foodbag at night,” and “put out the fire before leaving the campsite.” And now there’s a new rule, “consider the planet when buying good gear.”

In the interest of this new rule, here are some great new sleeping bags made from recycled materials to keep you warm in your tent:

The Marmot Eco Pro is rated down to 15 degrees Farenheit with excellent head coverage, padding, an insulated footbox, and stash pocket on the chest - it weighs in at a mere 3lbs. 4oz. and it’s made from 100% recycled materials and 80% recycled insulation. At $169, that’s nothing short of remarkable.

If you’re looking for something significantly lighter weight with the same 15 degrees Farenheit rating, warm mummy design, and eco credibility, The North Face makes the Green Kazoo sleeping bag ($279) that weighs in at 2lbs. 12oz. T...

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