Recycled Sleeping Bags Sheridan WY

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 Sheridan, WY listed below.

Fly Shop of the Big Horns
(307) 672-5866
227 N Main St
Sheridan, WY
 
Foot of the Bighorns
(307) 673-7500
198 N Main St
Sheridan, WY
 
Pro Shop
(307) 674-8135
1992 W 5th St
Sheridan, WY
 
Rocky Mountain Discount Sports
(307) 686-0221
4706 S Douglas Hwy
Gillette, WY
 
Sports Authority
(307) 632-0712
Frontier Mall
Cheyenne, WY
 
Sport Stop The
(307) 672-5356
208 N Main St
Sheridan, WY
 
Big Horn Mountain Sports
(307) 672-6866
334 N Main St
Sheridan, WY
 
Back Country Bicycles
(307) 672-2453
334 N Main St
Sheridan, WY
 
Outdoorsman The
(307) 347-2891
632 Big Horn Ave
Worland, WY
 
Sports Authority
(307) 733-4449
455 W. Broadway Avenue
Jackson, WY
Services
Golf Trade-In Program, Ski-Snowboard Rentals & Jr. Season Lease, Ski-Snowboard/Bike Tech Shop, Firearms/Hunting, Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Hours
Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Holiday hours may vary.

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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