Recycled Sleeping Bags Indianapolis IN

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 Indianapolis, IN listed below.

Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 956-1400
Traders Point, 6030 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 890-8802
Washington Square Mall, 10202 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 882-1079
Greenwood Park Mall, 1251 US 31 North
Greenwood, IN
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Team Sports
(317) 858-3000
773 E Main St
Brownsburg, IN
 
Old Navy
(317) 838-7428
Metropolis Mall
Plainfield, IN
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 576-0300
Castleton Square Mall, 6020 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 851-1400
733 Lowes Blvd
Greenwood, IN
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 818-3467
Clay Terrace, 14350 Clay Terrace Blvd
Carmel, IN
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Dick's Sporting Goods
(317) 839-4803
Metropolis, 339 Metropolis Mile
Plainfield, IN
Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 10am - 7pm

Ewing Gene
(317) 892-3494
2057 E County Road 1025 N
Pittsboro, IN
 

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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