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| $500 and up (3) |
| Air Mattresses & Pumps (14) |
DICK'S Sporting Goods offers a wide variety of sleeping bag styles from top brands like The North Face, Marmot, Kelty and Field & Stream. Choose the sleeping bag that's right for you based on the bag shape, insulation type and temperature rating. DICK'S offers sleeping bags filled with synthetic or down insulation and a wide range of temperature ratings to suit your needs. Select from a variety of youth to adult-sized and women’s-specific bags in a range of styles and colors.
Carefully consider the temperatures and climate conditions you'll encounter when selecting a sleeping bag. Pay attention to the temperature ratings, and always select a bag rated with a temperature 10º-20º lower than the lowest temperature you plan to encounter. Sleeping bag temperature ratings typically take into account the use of a sleeping pad and a layer of weather-appropriate clothing.
Also consider the sleeping bag style best suited to your needs. DICK'S Sporting Goods offers mummy sleeping bags, which are cut wider at the shoulders and narrower toward the feet, efficiently combining weight and warmth to minimize dead air. Rectangular sleeping bags provide plenty of space to move around and often give you the option of zipping two together for a double sleeping bag. Semi-rectangular sleeping bags are combination of the two styles; still providing a tapered shape, but with more room to move than a mummy-style bag.
DICK'S also offers youth-sized sleeping bags designed for younger campers and hikers, as well as women’s-specific bags, which are designed to comfortably fit a woman’s body shape and provide additional insulation in the areas women need it most.
In addition to the temperature range, pay close attention to the weight of the sleeping bag. Keep in mind that you'll be carrying your sleeping bag on your back to and from the campsite. Select the lightest weight bag for each temperature range if you plan in hiking with your sleeping bag.
Consider the type of insulation that best suits the types of conditions you will be camping in. Synthetic insulation dries quickly, is non-allergenic and provides insulation even when wet, though it is less compressible than down. Down insulation is lightweight and highly compressible, but tends to lose its insulating properties when wet.
Also take into consideration the type of environment and the duration of your trip. If you are camping for long periods of time or in a damp area, cots or sleeping pads will keep you more comfortable.
