Recycled Sleeping Bags Danville VA

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 Danville, VA listed below.

Champs Sports
(434) 793-5615
Danville, VA
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(434) 792-9612
145 Holt Garrison Parkway
Danville, VA
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Jr's Outdoor Gear
(434) 799-0900
Danville, VA
 
Ricky's Hunting & Fishing Supplie
(434) 791-2476
Danville, VA
 
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company The
(434) 791-9397
Danville, VA
 
Downtown Athletic South
(434) 836-8193
126 Woodside Dr Ste E
Danville, VA
 
Danville Golf Club
(434) 792-8956
Danville, VA
 
All Star Sports
(434) 791-4012
385 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA
 
Goodyear Golf Course
(434) 791-9397
Danville, VA
 
Stx Machine & Fabrication
(336) 388-4888
32 Rock Quarry Rd
Pelham, NC
 

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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