Recycled Sleeping Bags Scottsbluff NE

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 Scottsbluff, NE listed below.

Sonny's Bike Shop
(308) 632-3938
1717 E Overland
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Snow and Sun Sports Ski Shop
(308) 635-7547
1711 Broadway
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Western Trail Sports Post
(308) 635-1556
1802 Broadway
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Sports Village
(308) 635-3556
Monument Mall
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Hebron Sport Shack
(402) 768-6925
305 N 13th St
Hebron, NE
 
Athletes Edge
(308) 635-2656
Monument Mall
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Sports Racquet The
(308) 635-2334
1018 E Overland
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Scotts Bluff Country Club
(308) 635-1844
Scottsbluff, NE
 
Big Fan
(402) 466-6505
325 Gateway Mall
Lincoln, NE
 
Let's Talk Bowling
(402) 464-4897
1549 N Cotner Blvd
Lincoln, NE
 

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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