Recycled Sleeping Bags Juneau 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. Please scroll down to learn more about these eco-friendly options and get access to the local sporting goods stores in Juneau, AK listed below.

Outdoor Headquarters
(907) 789-9785
9131 Glacier Hwy Ste 2
Juneau, AK
 
Kodiak Coat Company
(907) 463-2625
255 Marine Way
Juneau, AK
 
Archery Outfitters
(907) 789-4287
9209 Long Run Dr
Juneau, AK
 
Western Auto-Marine
(907) 780-4909
5165 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK
 
Mendenhall Center
(907) 790-3105
Juneau, AK
 
Alaskan Outdoor Wearhouse & Emb
(907) 586-8201
611 W Willoughby Ave
Juneau, AK
 
Play It Again Sports
(907) 780-7427
1731 Ralph Way Ste 103
Juneau, AK
 
Dutdoor Headquarters
(907) 789-9785
Juneau, AK
 
Rayco Sales
(907) 789-4862
8371 Old Dairy Rd
Juneau, AK
 
Fisherman's Bend
(907) 789-7312
11957 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK
 

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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