Recycled Sleeping Bags Granite Falls NC

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 Granite Falls, NC listed below.

Castle Sports Unlimited
(828) 728-9113
2741 Connelly Springs Rd
Granite Falls, NC
 
Foothills Hunting and Fishing
(828) 728-4868
3318 Hickory Blvd
Hudson, NC
 
Bows & Ballistics Llc
(828) 397-4868
8360 Old Nc 10
Hildebran, NC
 
Fleet Feet Sports
(828) 304-4786
1776 N Center St
Hickory, NC
 
Outdoor Supply Co Inc
(828) 322-2297
252 Union Sq NW
Hickory, NC
 
Kelley's Sports & Awards
(828) 728-4600
2636 Hickory Blvd
Hudson, NC
 
Precision Sports
(828) 726-8872
590 Central St
Hudson, NC
 
Hometown Sports
(828) 328-5665
28 2nd St NW
Hickory, NC
 
Killians Hardware & Outdoor Power E
(828) 256-2147
3790 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC
 
Fan Fair
(828) 322-3247
264 Union Sq NW
Hickory, 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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