Recycled Sleeping Bags Winnemucca NV

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 Winnemucca, NV listed below.

Jim Dandy's Sporting Goods
(775) 625-3363
5795 Kluncy Canyon Rd
Winnemucca, NV
 
Reliable Ace Hardware
(775) 623-4433
930 W Winnemucca Blvd
Winnemucca, NV
 
True Value Hardware
(775) 623-2543
228 Baud St
Winnemucca, NV
 
Sporting Rage
(775) 885-7773
4338 S Carson St
Carson City, NV
 
College Cyclery
(775) 323-1809
622 S Virginia St
Reno, NV
 
Shore-Line Wear
(775) 625-1001
49 E Winnemucca Blvd
Winnemucca, NV
 
Mad Hatter
(775) 623-2521
346 S Bridge St
Winnemucca, NV
 
Steve's Army Surplus
(775) 828-1199
3356 Kietzke Ln
Reno, NV
 
True Value Hardware
(775) 623-2543
228 Baud St
Winnemucca, NV
 
Sports Authority
(775) 829-1700
5353 Meadowood Mall Cir
Reno, NV
 

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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