Recycled Sleeping Bags Cranston RI

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 Cranston, RI listed below.

Gap The
(401) 944-7010
100 Midway Rd
Cranston, RI
 
Eastern Mountain Sports
(401) 944-5500
176 Hillside Rd
Cranston, RI
 
M-F Athletic Co
(401) 942-9363
11 Amflex Dr
Cranston, RI
 
Perform Better
(401) 942-9363
11 Amflex Dr
Cranston, RI
 
Dave's Wholesale Guns
(401) 781-2666
1287 Post Rd
Warwick, RI
 
Second Time Around Sports
(401) 944-9380
328 Atwood Ave
Cranston, RI
 
Elmwood Sports Center
(401) 781-9113
1553 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI
 
Bennett's Sports
(401) 943-7600
900 Phenix Ave
Cranston, RI
 
Extra Innings
(401) 737-3100
69 Illinois Ave Ste 2
Warwick, RI
 
Dmk Sports
(401) 463-7062
170 Jefferson Blvd
Warwick, RI
 

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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