Recycled Sleeping Bags Manhattan KS

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 Manhattan, KS listed below.

Don Morton Sports
(785) 776-5551
2040 Tuttle Creek Blvd
Manhattan, KS
 
K-State Place The
(785) 539-8798
100 Town Ctr
Manhattan, KS
 
N Zone Sportswear
(785) 776-3234
613 Pecan Cir
Manhattan, KS
 
Ole Mike's Shooter Supply
(785) 537-9815
1111 N 3rd St
Manhattan, KS
 
K-State Super Store
(785) 537-0844
520 McCall Rd
Manhattan, KS
 
It's Greek To Me
(785) 537-8822
520 McCall Rd
Manhattan, KS
 
Ballard Sporting Goods
(785) 539-2441
1218 Moro St
Manhattan, KS
 
Finish Line The
(785) 537-9229
100 Town Ctr
Manhattan, KS
 
Pathfinder The
(785) 539-5639
304 Poyntz Ave
Manhattan, KS
 
Hibbett Sports
(785) 537-4504
100 Town Ctr
Manhattan, KS
 

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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