Recycled Sleeping Bags Portage 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 Portage, IN listed below.

Mighty Layout Boys Llc The
(219) 947-8922
1215 State St
Hobart, IN
 
Connie's Satin Stitch
(219) 942-1887
829 E 3rd St
Hobart, IN
 
Main Sporting
(219) 884-5870
E Chicago
Gary, IN
 
Dick's Sporting Goods
(219) 791-0610
2255 Southlake Mall
Merrillville, IN
 
Westforth Sport Shop
(219) 980-0680
4704 Roosevelt St
Gary, IN
 
D's Pro Shop
(219) 942-4513
3925 E Lincoln Hwy
Hobart, IN
 
Chem-Therm
(219) 947-1892
305 Main St
Hobart, IN
 
Chicago Home Fitness
(219) 947-8151
3199 E Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN
 
Sports Authority
(219) 942-3500
3201 E Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN
 
Innsbrook Country Club
(219) 980-9143
6701 Taft St
Merrillville, 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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