- Mummy-style sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees Fahrenheit--great for cold-weather camping, hunting
- Insulated draft tube with anti-snag zippers seals out the cold
- Trapezoid-contoured foot box that won't constrict your feet
- Measures 40 by 90 inches; carry weight is 6 pounds, 12 ounces
- Includes compression stuff sack and mesh storage bag
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Rated to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, the Browning Chaparral oversized mummy-style sleeping bag is great for hunters and campers heading out to the cold wilderness. It features a contoured, flip-over hood that provides full-body warmth, and a trapezoid-contoured foot box that won't constrict your feet. The insulated draft tube with anti-snag zippers seals out the cold. Other features include two internal media pockets, woven ID label on draft tube, easy-grab pull tabs, and hook & loop zipper lock. It comes with a compression stuff sack and mesh storage bag.
It's filled with Buckloft HQ, a synthetic fiber composed of a 50 percent hollow core polyester fiber joined with a 50 percent solid core polyester fiber. The combination offers great warmth and loft. It has a differential cut construction, with the outer shell of the bag cut larger than the liner and then joined in a double or triple layer construction. This prevents the compression of the fill against the outer fabric and prevents cold spots.
- Construction: Double Layer Offset Construction
- Outer: Polyester--Brushed Micro
- Liner: Polyester Taffeta
- Color: Loden / Charcoal / Black
- Size: 40" x 90"
- Fill Weight: 4 pounds, 8 ounces
- Carry Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces
- Carry Size: 13" x 21"
Amazon.com Sleeping Bag Guide
Sleep Well: Finding the Right Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag technology has come a long way from the days of cowboy bedrolls. These days, there are a number of high-tech materials and designs available to keep you warm during the coldest outings. Here's a short list of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for a bag:
Buy for Cold
It's a safe bet that on at least one of your adventures, the nighttime temperature will drop unexpectedly. That's why it's smart to buy a bag that's rated for the lowest possible temperature you expect to face on your camping and backpacking trips. For summer trips, a bag rated at +35 degrees or higher will likely do the trick. If you like to camp in higher elevations in the summer, or if spring and fall outings are in your future, consider bags rated from +10 to +35. Winter adventurers should look for bags in the -10 to +10 range, while those on serious winter alpine climbs and expeditions will want a bag rated lower than -10.
Keep in mind that sleeping bag manufacturers' temperature ratings only estimate the minimum temperature at which the bag will provide warmth. Take these numbers with a grain of salt, as different folks generate different amounts of heat when they sleep. If you're the type who likes to pile on the covers even on warmer nights, go for a bag that's rated ten degrees colder. The opposite is true for "warm" sleepers--a 35-degree bag will probably work for you on a 25-degree night.
Goose or No Goose?
The most important component of any sleeping bag is its insulating material. Modern sleeping bags offer two choices: goose down or synthetic. While both materials have advantages and disadvantages, down bags are considered superior because of their phenomenal warmth-to-weight and warmth-to-bulk ratios. While providing great insulation, down is extremely compressible and light. There's a reason why geese can fly and stay warm through the winter! Down also boasts great long-term durability and will typically retain its insulating properties after years of use.
All of that said, there are many high-quality synthetic bags on the market and synthetic materials are getting better all the time. While a synthetic bag will weigh somewhat more than a down bag at an equivalent temperature rating, synthetic bags perform better when wet. (Yes, the Achilles heel of down is that it loses all insulating properties when wet.) If your trips take you to wet climates, you may want to consider a synthetic bag for this reason alone. Keep in mind, too, that many people are allergic to down--synthetic bags are non-allergenic. Finally, down is considerably more expensive than synthetic, which might tip the balance for adventurers on a budget.
Bags for All Shapes
Sleeping bags come in two basic shapes that reflect their intended use. Mummy-shaped bags offer the best warmth because they conform to the body's contours. This minimizes the amount of body heat the body must put out to maintain a constant temperature. Many mummy bags are offered in women-specific shapes and sizes, as well. Rectangular bags, while they do offer more room to toss and turn, are less thermally efficient because they contain more open air space. Also, they are typically heavier than mummy bags, and are generally not offered with down insulation, making them best suited for car camping or short backpacking trips.
Pad Yourself
No matter what kind of bag you choose, a sleeping pad is a required accessory. Not only do they provide much-needed comfort when sleeping on the ground, pads also offer crucial warmth for your backside, as the weight of your body compresses--and renders virtually useless--the sleeping bag insulation that lies beneath you.
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Browning Chaparral 0-degree Oversized Mummy Sleeping Bag with Brushed Micro Outer, Trapezoid, Contoured Foot Box and Compression Stuff Sack. About Browning: John M. Browning is considered by many, the greatest firearms designer ever. His inventions include the Colt M1911, 45-caliber pistol, and the 37mm aircraft cannon. His military arms have been credited, even by the enemy, with giving the U.S. and its Allies arms superiority through two World Wars and the Korean conflict. This year we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first of these inventions, and we have done our best to continue the tradition of great firearms and products for the hunter. Browning has grown into a multinational organization and one of the most revered names in the firearms business, because we take as much pride in our work as we do in our history.
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Comfy and Warm,
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I am a large person (6 ft., 280 lbs) and this bag was large enough - yet not too large.
I used this bag for two nights in the mid 30's F. I was very comfortably warm and slept well. There was no draft or cold air entering the bag at the zipper. The trapezoidal foot area was particularly comfortable in comparison with other mummy bags I have used. The zippers worked without jamming. I am satisfied with this bag.
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Size matters,
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This bag is great for warmth and room, so if your camping with a car its fantastic...for hiking though its massive, about the same size as youd hope your rucksack might be.....so too big and cumbersome for hiking but a great product other than that
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Sleeping Bag Donations Needed!,
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Hey to all you campers out there who may have some no longer used sleeping bags!
This winter the students of The New York Public Interest Research Group's chapter at Manhattan Community College will be hosting a Winter Warm-Up Drive to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless, a homeless shelter in downtown Manhattan. There are currently 33,000 homeless people in New York City. Please make a donation that will help make the cold winter months a little more bearable for those without a warm home. We will accept any clean or new donations that will warm one up throughout our cold New York winters. Examples of donations include, but are not limited to, coats, blankets, sleeping bags, sweaters and sweatshirts. Please send to: BMCC Chapter of NYPIRG 9 Murray Street 3rd Floor New York, New York 10007 Please call Rachel or Ryan with any questions: 212-349-6460 x1149
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