Recycled Sleeping Bags Hockessin DE

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 Hockessin, DE listed below.

J & S Sports
(302) 234-1737
139 Fairhill Dr
Wilmington, DE
 
Wilmington Country Store
(302) 656-4409
Wilmington, DE
 
A Marblehead Flyfisher Inc
(302) 654-6515
5716 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE
 
Lacrosse Central
(302) 999-9698
1408 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE
 
Pro Shop at the Pond Ice Arena The
(302) 266-9840
101 John Campbell Rd
Newark, DE
 
Austin Redd Outfitters
(302) 654-6515
3832 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE
 
Key 2 Fitness
(302) 993-0166
3905 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE
 
Delaware Running Company
(302) 655-7463
3801 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE
 
Vicmead Hunt Club
(302) 655-3336
Adams Dam Rd
Winterthur, DE
 
Lids
(302) 737-6255
Christiana Mall
Newark, DE
 

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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