Recycled Sleeping Bags Hillsboro OR

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 Hillsboro, OR listed below.

Chopstix Lacrosse Llc
(503) 846-1852
1982 NE 25th Ave
Hillsboro, OR
 
Big 5 Sporting Goods
(503) 681-0364
1500 SE 21st Ave
Hillsboro, OR
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(503) 547-2904
Crossroads Shopping Center, Orenco Station, 7280 NW Butler Street
Hillsboro, OR
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

G I Joe's Inc
(503) 846-1514
7280 NE Butler St
Hillsboro, OR
 
G I Joe's Inc
(503) 846-1814
Hillsboro, OR
 
Pacific Sunwear
(503) 533-9630
2270 NW Allie Ave
Hillsboro, OR
 
Lahaie's Letterman Jackets
(503) 648-2341
277 E Main St
Hillsboro, OR
 
Hanna N Ryan Inc
(503) 546-8137
5801 NW Cornelius Pass Rd
Hillsboro, OR
 
Zumiez
(503) 466-2876
2275 NW Allie Ave
Hillsboro, OR
 
Team Estrogen Inc
(503) 924-2030
21350 NW Mauzey Rd
Hillsboro, OR
 

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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