Recycled Sleeping Bags Evans GA

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 Evans, GA listed below.

Academy Sports & Outdoors
(706) 210-6100
4210 Washington Rd
Evans, GA
 
Shooters
(706) 860-7778
1025 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA
 
Fitness Plus Exercise Equipment
(706) 651-1771
3740 Washington Rd
Augusta, GA
 
Pacific Sunwear
(706) 481-0054
3450 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA
 
Sports Fan-Attic Inc
(706) 733-4304
3450 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA
 
Academy
(706) 210-6100
4210 Washington Road
Evans, GA
 
Hometown Sports
(706) 651-8777
4115 Columbia Rd
Augusta, GA
 
West Lake Country Club
(706) 863-4018
3556 W Lake Dr
Augusta, GA
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(706) 733-1199
3450 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA
 
Finish Line The
(706) 738-1774
3450 Wrightsboro Rd Ste 1015
Augusta, GA
 

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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