Recycled Sleeping Bags Rapid City SD

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 Rapid City, SD listed below.

Dakota Sports Inc
(605) 342-7288
700 Jackson Blvd
Rapid City, SD
 
Mt Rushmore Bat Company
(605) 716-3653
3325 W Main St
Rapid City, SD
 
Play It Again Sports
(605) 341-7529
660 N Lacrosse St
Rapid City, SD
 
American Eagle Outfitters
(605) 399-2033
2200 N Maple Ave Unit 310
Rapid City, SD
 
Pro Image The
(605) 348-8511
2200 N Maple Ave Unit 557
Rapid City, SD
 
Weaver Jim Sporting Gds
(605) 342-7288
700 Jackson Blvd
Rapid City, SD
 
Acme Bicycles
(605) 343-9534
4258 Canyon Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD
 
Scheels All Sports
(605) 342-9033
2200 N Maple Ave Unit 480
Rapid City, SD
 
Rooster The
(605) 342-3867
1441 W Main St
Rapid City, SD
 
First Stop Gun
(605) 341-5211
701 Main St
Rapid City, SD
 

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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