Recycled Sleeping Bags Casper WY

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 Casper, WY listed below.

Sunrise Lanes
(307) 234-9141
4000 S Poplar St
Casper, WY
 
Ragged Edge Sports
(307) 237-5560
4120 S Poplar St
Casper, WY
 
Bush Wells Sporting Goods Co
(307) 235-6671
500 S Center St
Casper, WY
 
Wyoming Fitness Equipment
(307) 577-0060
1400 E Yellowstone Hwy
Casper, WY
 
Ugly Bug Fly Shop
(307) 234-6905
240 S Center St
Casper, WY
 
Charlie's Dancewear
(307) 472-5756
2111 E 12th St
Casper, WY
 
Wyoming Discount Golf
(307) 265-4677
327 N Durbin St
Casper, WY
 
Sportsman's Warehouse
(307) 233-3700
Casper, WY
 
Bush Wells Pro Skate Shop
(307) 473-1385
Casper, WY
 
Buffalo Creek Clothing Co
(307) 234-3333
201 E 2nd St
Casper, WY
 

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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