Transitioning from sleep sack to blanket: How To Transition Out Of A Sleep Sack

How To Transition Out Of A Sleep Sack

How To Transition Out Of A
Sleep Sack

When your little one is still small, sleep sacks are a
fantastic option.

Your wee one can’t wriggle out of these mini sleeping
bags no matter how much they toss and turn, so they stay nice and cosy
throughout the night and during naps too. For young babies, they are also a safer option than
blankets as they can’t come loose and become a hazard.

However, as your child grows, the time will come when
you need to transition them from a sleep sack to bedding and a pillow.

Some find the move a piece of cake, while others might
have a harder time adjusting. So, how do you know when the time is right to
ditch the sleep sack, and how to go about it?

Let’s answer those questions now so you can rest easy
knowing your little one is sleeping easily – and safely.

What Is The Right Age To Move To Bedding?

Health experts recommend avoiding the use of loose
bedding in the cot for at least the first 12 months and pillows and duvets from 2 years of age. But just because that first year
has passed doesn’t mean you have to switch from a sleep sack to sheets and
blankets. You can buy larger sleep sacks to accommodate your growing toddler, and
if they are still comfy, there’s no need to rush the transition. 

In fact, there can be benefits for sticking with sleep
sacks for a bit longer: they stay where they are meant to, so you don’t have to
pop into your baby’s room to cover them up and tuck them in several times a
night. Plus, sleep sacks can make it a little tricky for adventurous toddlers
to climb out of their cots, encouraging them to stay put just a little bit
longer!

Knowing When It Is The Right Time

If you have a particularly restless child that ends up
topsy turvy during the night, you may want to stick with the sleep sack a little
longer. However, if you have a peaceful less mobile sleeper, you may
be ready to try bedding a little sooner.

Your child’s sleeping situation can also impact your decision.
Once you decide to move your toddler from a slatted cot to a “grown-up” bed, they
will probably become more mobile, making bedding a better option.

Safety-wise, I recommend waiting until your child has
the appropriate motor skills to move around freely and pull covers on and off
easily. This should happen somewhere between the ages of two and three years.

How To Transition Out Of A
Sleep Sack And Into Bedding

As with any new routine for your child, it’s best to
start slowly. You may want to begin the process during the warmer months, so
you don’t have to be too worried about your child getting cold overnight if the
blanket slips off. However if this in not possible try and dress your child warmly enough so they don’t need much bedding. An all in one sleepsuit usually works best. 

Introduce a special blanket outside of nap time to get
them used to manipulating it – and reassure you that they can pull it on and
off easily. Bring a light blanket out when they are having cuddles with you on
the sofa or lying on the floor in the lounge.

Once you are confident that they can pull the blanket
on and off  with ease, introduce a light sheet over the sleep sack, and teach
them that being tucked in under a sheet is part of the bedtime routine.

If this goes smoothly, progress to a light blanket and
remove the sleep sack altogether.

When it comes to pillows, let your child be your
guide. The pillow must be small and light enough for your toddler to pick it up
and move it themselves. Opt for a relatively flat pillow to help with comfort.
Your child has been sleeping flat since birth, so it can take a while for them
to adjust to the elevation. The good news is pillows can help anchor your toddler in one place especially when moving into a big bed.

Remember, every child is different: some may adapt
instantly to bedding, while others may reject the concept until they are a bit
older. Don’t panic if this is the case for your little one: dress them in warm
sleepsuits to ensure they remain comfortable even if the blankets come off, and
stick with it.

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Written by

Annette Faamausili

When & How to Make the Move

As your child starts to fight the sleeping bag or you’re struggling to find one to fit, you may be wondering how to make the transition from toddler sleeping bag to blanket and/or sheet.

For us, using a sleeping bag was one less thing to worry about when a screaming newborn landed in our arms – and we continued to use one until Freddie was around 2. 5 years old. Thanks to TOG ratings, he was always snug & warm or cool & comfortable. But all good things come to an end, and just when you think you’ve got this sleep thing worked out – its time to say bye-bye sleep sack!

What you’ll find in this article are realistic tips & tricks on when & how to make the switch from toddler sleeping bag to blanket. These tips are taken from my own experience with Freddie, as well as health professional help given to myself & other mum (mom) friends.

Dive in – and don’t forget to comment with any of your own tips & tricks at the bottom of this article!

• WHEN to begin the transition
• HOW to begin the transition
• Common problems + solutions

Table of Contents

• 1 When to begin the transition from Toddler Sleeping Bag to Blanket
• 2 How To Start The Transition From Toddler Sleeping Bag To Blanket!
• 3 Common problems + solutions
• 4 Helpful Resources for the Sleep Sack to Blanket Transition
  • 4. 1 ergoPouch Toddler Sleep Suit Bag
  • 4.2 ergoPouch Sleep Onesie
  • 4.3 ergoPouch Organic Toddler Pyjamas
  • 4.4 ergoPouch Demi/Cot Convertible Organic Cotton Quilt
• 5 Toddler Sleep Safety 101
• 6 Why trust My Toddler Life?
• 7 To wrap it all up…

When to begin the transition from Toddler Sleeping Bag to Blanket

Having gone through the transition with my toddler, as well as watching other mother’s group friends doing the same, I can safely say – THERE IS NO ONE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION. Sorry! However, here are a few ideas that may help you to decide when to make the move:

Based on the temperature

My main tip on timing is to make the transition from toddler sleeping bag to blanket during spring or summer. From what we’ve experienced, this will significantly reduce the likelihood of bub waking up cold and disturbing your precious sleep (that’s really why we’re here, isn’t it!) 

When sleep sacks no longer fit

Your toddler can continue using one until the sacks you have no longer fit – most of the main companies that make the sleep sacks stop producing sizes larger than 36 months, some even at 24 months. You may also have an escape artist who won’t keep their bag on (Hint: make sure to try it backwards first!) – looks like they’ve made the decision for you!

Before transitioning from cot to bed

In our experience, most toddlers will wear a sleeping bag while still in their cot and then transition into traditional bedding at the same time as transitioning to a bed. I say STOP. RIGHT. THERE. Why make it harder for yourself. One thing at a time! I’d recommend doing the switch from sleeping bag to blanket when they are in a familiar environment (cot, crib) and then once you’ve overcome that hurdle, start working on the bed transition.

Before toilet training 

Similiar as the above point….let’s go slowly slowly, one thing at a time! If you’re following along, I’d say the best order for all of this fun toddler transition stuff (!!) is sleep sacks> blankets> cot> toilet training – that way, if your toddler needs to go to the toilet in the middle of the night and they are in a bed with blankets – its very easy for them to make it to the toilet (AND they may not need to wake you up in the process!) – but again, each toddler is a different beast, and you may see a better way through to the end!

How To Start The Transition From Toddler Sleeping Bag To Blanket!

Sleeping Bags with Legs / Footie Jammies!

If you’re really wanting to stretch the process out or go about it super carefully & slowly (some toddlers definately respond better to this slowly,slowly method of introducing new things) – you could transition from sleep sacks > sleeping bags with legs > traditional bedding. Some parents swear by these “footie jammies” – especially if their child is already toilet trained and needs to get out in the night to use the toilet. It is just another step in the process and they are quite expensive though so, if you can, i’d recommend skipping this step.

Dress your child comfortably

After months (years?) of sleeping bag usage, your toddler will be used to not having to control their own temperature at night. Those fantastic TOG ratings have been a saviour!! Keeping this in mind, try dressing your child in pyjamas appropriate to the temperature when going through the transition – remember, the bedding will fall off and we don’t want them to wake up freezing cold (again, you don’t want them to wake YOU up!). After 2.5 years of using TOG ratings, I now know just by feeling Freddie’s pyjamas which temperature they are suited to.

Introduce bedding during the day time

Try turning the transition from toddler sleeping bag to blanket all into a game. While you are playing with your child during the day, grab a blanket and show them what to do with their blanket if they get uncomfortable during the night. We did this in Freddie’s pop up toy tent – Mummy & Freddie would both lay down and take their blankets on and off. It has helped him to know what to do during the night. Once they’ve got the idea during play time, introduce during the day nap (if you’re lucky enough to have a toddler that still sleeps during the day!)

Start with a sheet

You can start by using just a light sheet over the sleeping bag, so your child gradually gets the idea that the sheet gets pulled up and is part of the bedtime routine. Then try using a lighter weight sleeping bag, a top sheet and one blanket. .Once your child is used to the sheet and blanket, try some sleeps without the sleeping bag and see how it goes. If you do this in conjunction with the day time blanket trick, they should get the idea in no time!!

Check & adjust when you go to bed

And for peace of mind, we always peak our heads into Freddie’s room just before we go to sleep, to make sure he is safely snuggled up in his blankets. While it is petrifying if you have to adjust the blankets, take it slowly and cross your fingers they don’t wake up!

Common problems + solutions

My child just does not get the concept of pulling up their blankets to stay warm, help!

Often a child won’t get the concept of pulling up their bedding to stay warm until they are over 3 years old…this is why i’ve suggested to start introducing your toddler to blankets during the day, so that come midnight in winter, they are already familiar with the action.

My child keeps waking up and complaining of cold feet. What should I do?

We recommend you dress your child warmly enough that they don’t need much bedding, so it doesn’t matter too much if the bedding ends up at the other end of the bed. Maybe an solution for you could be by using the sleeping bags with legs/feet until your little one gets the hang of those pesky blankets!

My toddlers room gets really cold at night – any tips for this?

Remember that the sleep pros suggest a temp of 20-24 degrees celcius (68-72 farenheit) for best possible sleep for babies + toddlers so I wouldn’t stress too much unless it gets well below that. Start in the warmer months with the gradual blanket exposure (day time blanket > top sheet + top sheet + blanket > sleep sack gone!) so that by the time the cold weather sets in, your toddler is a pro! We bought this Tommee Tippee Bedroom Thermometer and it has been the BEST help with deciding what to dress out toddlers in at night.

Helpful Resources for the Sleep Sack to Blanket Transition

Toddler Sleep Safety 101

Once your child reaches 18 months, it’s fine for him to sleep with a thin blanket or cuddly toy. But if he’s in a crib, make sure the blanket and toy are small enough so that he can’t use them to climb over the side (a classic toddler manoveur).

Why trust My Toddler Life?

My Toddler Life is run by mum’s, for mum’s. All information provided on our site is thoroughly researched and takes in to consideration our lived experiences and the opinions of industry professionals. How are we different from other sites doing the same thing? We have fun while doing it (often with a glass of wine in hand) and don’t take ourselves too seriously!

To wrap it all up…

Hopefully the above information gives you a great starting place, if not to help guide you the whole way through the transition. Here is a little overview:

• WHEN to start the transition: based on the temperature, when sleep sacks no longer fit, before transitioning from cot to bed, before beginning toilet training
• HOW to start the transition: sleeping bags with legs, dress your child comfortably (remember TOGs!), introduce during the day time, gradual exposure starting with a thin top sheet – and don’t forget to check in just before you go to bed!

Remember – there is no hard or fast rule that says you have to transition your toddler from sleeping bag to blanket – and when you should do it – I mean, they make adult onesies that Mum & Dad can still sleep in!! So take your time, take a deep breath, have a glass of wine and dive in ! GOOD LUCK!!

90,000 sleeping bag: why does your baby need it and how to choose it

01/28/2019

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Julia Zhilina

Julia Zhilina

editor of the Babysleep

Moms of two children

From birth, swaddling helps your baby sleep more peacefully. But he grows, the diaper becomes small, and the baby still needs a cozy cramped space for a good sleep. And then the sleeping bag comes to the rescue.

A sleeping bag will also help you if the bedroom is cool and the child constantly throws off the blanket – small children often do this.

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How to choose?

Sleeping bags are made of thin muslin, denser cotton, fleece, synthetic winterizer, with fur. When choosing a sleeping bag for your baby, start from the temperature in the room. In a hot room, a light bag with a “T-shirt” top will suffice. Under the bag, you can wear a bodysuit if it’s hot, or a slip with socks if it gets cooler.

If it’s cold in the bedroom, choose a bag with long sleeves – knitted, fleece or padded.

Some manufacturers (such as Red Castle and Swaddle Designs) label their sleeping bags as TOG, and the bags come with a diagram of how to dress your baby depending on the type of bag and room temperature.

The TOG rating takes into account the influence of external temperature on thermoregulation. The more TOG, the more heat is retained. For example, at Swaddle Designs, a sleeping bag with a rating of TOG 2.2 is designed for sleeping at 18-21ºС, TOG 1.5 – 22ºС, TOG 0.7 – 22-26ºС. Red Castle has a different marking: TOG 0.5 (light cotton sleeping bag) – 22-26ºС, TOG 2 (quilted cotton bag) – 19-22ºС, TOG 3 (quilted fleece bag) – 16-19ºС.

Most sleeping bags with zipper. The zipper can be located in front along the entire length of the bag or along the outer seam (from one armpit to the other) and unzip, opening the bag into two halves. It is important that there is protection for the delicate skin of the baby inside under the zipper and at the neck, if the zipper is in front.

It is convenient when the zipper has two sliders. This allows you to unzip it to change the diaper only at the bottom. And the buttons on the straps of the bag-“T-shirts” make it possible to change the size.

Why a sleeping bag?

Babies over 5-6 months old are often strong enough to get out of the biggest diaper. And it is not safe to use a blanket for babies under one year old, a child in a dream can accidentally throw it over his head. And up to 2-3 years old, children most often still do not know how or do not like to cover themselves with them. Swing your legs and the blanket falls. Therefore, a sleeping bag is a great alternative to swaddling and blankets after 3-4 months of age.

Some babies are disturbed by their legs to sleep – the child is constantly practicing new movements. In the bag, he does not roam much. And the warmth from the bag further soothes.

There are also children whose hands interfere with sleep. Sleeping envelopes were invented for them, in which the handles are wrapped like in a diaper and fastened with Velcro. At the same time, the legs move freely in the bag, this is important for the prevention of the development of hip dysplasia.

Dressing your baby in a sleeping bag can be part of a bedtime ritual. This will be a signal to the child that it is time to fall asleep.

What are the types of sleeping bags?

We have studied and selected for you different sleeping bags that are suitable for sleeping at home, in a stroller, in a car seat. Some of them are very interesting.

Lodger

The Lodger brand releases a sleeping bag with a 3-way zipper, which allows you to create a hole for the seat belts in the car seat. The zippered limiter protects the baby’s chin and neck. The zipper opens at the top and bottom for easy diaper changes. Size 50-62 is made with cuffs for handles so that the baby does not scratch himself. The material – cotton and polyester – corresponds to TOG 2.5, which allows you to use the bag in the cool season on the street.

Happy Baby

At HappyBaby, the sleeping bag with a zipper is complemented by flaps for Velcro handles. Such an envelope will serve as a soft transition from classic swaddling to a sleeping bag. The baby’s legs will move freely in the bag, but the arms, which often interfere with falling asleep, will be pressed to the body. If desired, the handles can not be swaddled. The zip fastens from top to bottom for easy diaper changes.

Red Castle Sleeping Bag

The Red Castle Sleeping Bag is made from fine muslin. On the shoulders there are two levels of buttons for changing the size. A zip along the seam of the bag with one slider opens it for a diaper change. On the back there is a hole for a seat belt.

Muslin zzZipMe

The Swaddle Designs Muslin zzZipMe Sleeping Bag is made from muslin and is designed to sleep between 22-26°C. The double zipper opens from the bottom up and from the top down and does not touch the child’s body.

Jollein

The Jollein brand produces insulated sleeping bags with detachable sleeves. The bag is insulated with holofiber. It is available in three sizes: 0-9, 9-18 and 18-36 months. With this sleeping bag you don’t need a blanket! The zipper makes it easy to change the diaper and has protection at the neck.

Papitto

A knitted sleeping bag with a hood from Papitto is perfect for a winter photo shoot. The bag is made of wool and acrylic, with velsoft insulation (eurofur). Fastens with buttons.

What can you think of for a child older than 3 years?

In order for a child over 3 years old to do something quickly, sometimes parental cunning is needed. This also applies to sleep. For example, you can choose a beautiful children’s sleeping bag, similar to a camping one. And imagine that you are going to bed in a forest under a starry sky. Here is a sleeping set from DomMoy we found on Wildberries. The set is made of cotton with synthetic winterizer insulation. The duvet unzips with a zipper and turns into a play mat. The set folds up conveniently into a bag with a handle. You can take it with you on trips and visits.

What to do with a slipping blanket?

It often happens: you cover the baby with a blanket, and an hour later it is already at the feet, on the head or on the floor. And the child has already outgrown the bag.

And there is a solution for this problem – clips with which you can attach the blanket to the sides of the crib. And the blanket will not crawl away anywhere else, the baby will not open in a dream and will not freeze.

#sleeping bag#swaddling#sleepwear

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Elena Muradova

Founder of BabySleep, first sleep consultant in Russia and CIS

Travel sleeping bags

Overview of travel sleeping bags

Tourist sleeping bags are designed for a variety of trips: in the mountains, in the forest, along equipped and non-equipped trails, on a bicycle or on water, in summer, in the off-season, in winter. The conditions for their use are diverse, which means that they are widely represented on the market of tourist goods. The decisive characteristics for them are thermal insulation and weight.

Choosing a sleeping bag for tourism

When choosing a tourist sleeping bag, take into account:

• type of tourism;

• shape and design of the sleeping bag;

• type of filler;

• comfort temperature;

• the size;

• weight and volume when rolled up.

The main characteristics of tourist sleeping bags:

• wear-resistant top layer;

• light preferably natural or polycotton lining;

• filler can be any;

• Velcro fasteners with latches;

• the presence of cords-puffs on the hood;

• the presence of internal pockets for small things;

• obligatory patch with marking on the lining;

• the presence of a compress cover for tightening the sleeping bag to a minimum size, which is very convenient during transportation;

• if necessary, a hermetic bag.

Sizes of light sleeping bags:

• standard – 73×190 cm;

• for children – 71×145 cm or less;

• teenage – 73×167 cm;

• elongated – from 84×198 cm to 96×220 cm.

Choosing a sleeping bag according to the type of hiking trip

The conditions for choosing a sleeping bag depend on the type of hike, geographical conditions of travel, season, method of transportation.

1. If you have a short hike through the forest or low mountains in the warm season, then the sleeping bag should be light with a comfort temperature from positive values ​​​​to -5С.

2. For rafting on mountain rivers, sleeping bags with synthetic filling are chosen, as they have the best hydrophobic properties. In this case, weight is no longer decisive, although synthetics are always heavier than down. The comfort temperatures of such sleeping bags are not very low, but it is important to remember that spending the night by the water gives an additional feeling of cold due to humidity, so temperatures down to -15°C are optimal. Be sure to transport the sleeping bag through the water in a waterproof bag.

3. When traveling by bicycle, the decisive factor for a sleeping bag is its volume when rolled up in order to conveniently fasten it on a bicycle, while not compromising maneuverability. Therefore, you need to choose a light and warm sleeping bag with a compress cover. Additionally, you need to take care of the dry bag to avoid getting the sleeping bag wet in the rain or splashing when crossing the stream. The filler in such a tourist gland can be any. The comfort temperature is not too low: from positive values ​​​​to a slight “minus”.

4. Winter hiking or climbing to serious heights require a serious sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of up to -30С. In this case, either the weight or the thermal insulation properties of the sleeping bag are of decisive importance. Sleeping bags with synthetic filling absorb moisture worse and ventilate faster, but they are heavier. Products with goose down are lighter, warmer, but easily absorb moisture and dry for a long time, which is not always acceptable in winter camping conditions. A plus is the presence of an anti-condensation cover made of a special mesh fabric, which is purchased separately.

5. Hiking on equipped trails. This type of tourism is becoming more and more popular. Its peculiarity is that the journey is carried out along specially designed routes, which are equipped with resting places with houses where you can eat and spend the night. An individual sleeping bag is needed at such a bivouac rather for hygienic reasons, as the organizers usually provide bedding and warm blankets. Therefore, for such trips, a light tourist sleeping bag with a not very low temperature of comfort is enough, even if the trip takes place in winter.

The choice of the form of tourist sleeping bags

According to the shape (cut), tourist sleeping bags are of three types:

1. Sleeping bag-blanket. This is a three-layer rectangular fabric with a zipper on the side seams. If such a sleeping bag is completely unzipped, then it can be used as a blanket. No hood.

2. Sleeping bag-cocoon. Such a sleeping bag is sewn in a trapezoidal shape with a narrowing towards the legs, which gives it an anatomical profile. The zipper can be on the side or in the center. It has a hood with adjustable drawstrings.

3. Combined. The design repeats the sleeping bag-blanket, but also has a hood, like a sleeping bag-cocoon.

4. “Leg”. This is a sleeping bag that only fits the legs. Used in combination with a warm jacket.

Choosing a tourist sleeping bag by material and filler

The following types of fabrics are used in tourist sleeping bags:

1. Nylon. This is a synthetic fabric. The top layer of tourist sleeping bags is made from it. Manufacturers regularly refine the composition and weaving of the fibers of the material in order to increase water-repellent and thermal insulation properties, and reduce weight. Can also be used for the inner layer of a sleeping bag.

2. Polyester. Synthetic material, more durable than nylon. In terms of weight characteristics, it is inferior to nylon: it is heavier.

3. Natural cotton fabrics. Often used for sewing the inner layer of a sleeping bag. Can be combined in one with polyester or nylon.

4. Woolen fabrics. Used in expensive versions of warm winter sleeping bags.

5. Linen. This natural fiber is used to make fabrics for light summer sleeping bags.

6. Polycotton. This is a blended fabric that combines cotton and synthetic fibers.

Synthetic fabrics are lighter in weight than natural ones, they are not hygroscopic. They dry out quickly on the go.

All natural fabrics are pleasant to the touch, do not slip on the body, absorb moisture well, and dry somewhat more slowly than synthetics.

By type of filler, tourist sleeping bags can be:

1. Sleeping bags with down filling. This is the most expensive and warmest option. As a rule, goose down is used in sleeping bags. It has excellent thermal insulation properties. Manufacturers sew down sleeping bags for all types of tourism. A significant disadvantage of such bags is that the fluff accumulates moisture and is difficult to dry in field conditions. Therefore, it is important that the labeling of the sleeping bag contains a note about the impregnation of the down filler with a hydrophobic composition.

2. Sleeping bags with synthetic filling. Such sleeping bags are heavier in weight than downy ones, but they get wet less and are ventilated faster. They are hypoallergenic, which is also a definite plus. The most common synthetic fillers are thermolight, synthetic winterizer, holofiber, primaloft. Many manufacturers are seriously investing in the development of new synthetic fillers to improve the consumer properties of their sleeping bags.

3. Sleeping bags with cotton filling. Historically, this is the first sleeping bag filler, which was once just a quilt sewn into an envelope. Today, manufacturers rarely use cotton: it is expensive, easily absorbs moisture and quickly becomes heavy and dense, so it is difficult to dry it in bivouac conditions.

Summer tourist sleeping bags

These are sleeping bags for summer travel, designed for comfort temperatures in the plus range. The optimal form of such sleeping bags is a blanket with the ability to be fastened with a second similar bag-blanket. Important advantages will be the presence of pockets, a convenient system of fasteners, and a water-repellent effect.

Trek Planet Avola Comfort

Sleeping blanket with an elongated bottom and a shortened top so that the head of the tourist is on the sleeping bag, but the face is not covered. Seams through, cross. A zipper with a thermal valve and a Velcro fastener that prevents arbitrary unfastening of the sleeping bag. There is an inside pocket for small items, lacing along the shoulder line and a detachable collar. Compress bag included. No natural ingredients, therefore relatively cheap.

Main parameters:

• purpose – summer sleeping bag;

• view – “blanket”;

• insulation – holofiber;

• top material – nylon;

• lining – nylon;

• comfort temperature – +6С;

• size – 200×95 cm;

• weight – 1.6 kg.

Alexika Summer Wide Plus

Spacious sleeping bag for summer holidays. The polyester upper is impregnated with a water-repellent composition. The headrest is designed with a small “visor” at the top. Zipper on the side seam, detachable, which allows you to connect the product with a similar sleeping bag.

Main parameters:

• purpose – summer sleeping bag;

• view – “blanket”;

• insulation – synthetics;

• top material – polyester;

• lining – cotton;

• comfort temperature – +2С;

• size – 230×100 cm;

• weight – 2. 2 kg.

Nova Tour Valdai 3000

Summer sleeping bag without headrest. It is not quilted with seams, so it is possible that over time the insulation will clump together. Detachable two-way zipper along the side seams without an inner strap from “biting” the fabric. There are loops for drying. Compress bag included.

Main parameters:

• purpose – summer sleeping bag;

• view – “blanket”;

• insulation – thermofiber;

• top material – polyester;

• lining – polyester;

• comfort temperature – +15С;

• size – 200×77 cm; in

• weight – 1.47 kg.

Travel sleeping bags spring/autumn

Tourist sleeping bags for the off-season have a comfort temperature of +15С to +5С. In shape, such sleeping bags can be in the form of a blanket, and in the form of a “cocoon”. They can be additionally reinforced against moisture with a special impregnation. As a filler, synthetics are optimal, since they are less hygroscopic and dry quickly.

Deuter Exosphere -8 L silver-anthracite

Sleeping bag-cocoon made of elastic material, can be stretched, fitting snugly to the body. Hood with strong drawstrings, with water-repellent impregnation in the head area. Two-way zipper on the side seam with a Velcro fastener. An insulated collar provides additional thermal insulation. Compress bag included.

Main parameters:

• purpose – off-season sleeping bag;

• view – “cocoon”;

• insulation – synthetics;

• top material – polyester;

• lining – polyester;

• comfort temperature – -2С;

• size – 205x68x85 cm;

• weight – 2.15 kg.

Freetime OWL 300

Combined sleeping bag in the form of a blanket with a hood. The hood, when tightened with adjustable cords, ties, protects the tourist’s head from moisture and cold. In warm weather, the sleeping bag can easily become a blanket if it is completely unzipped. Inside there is a pocket for small things, on the outside there are two loops for hanging to dry.

Main parameters:

• purpose – off-season sleeping bag;

• view – combined;

• insulation – holofiber;

• top material – polyester;

• lining – polyester;

• comfort temperature – -2С;

• size – 220x75x46 cm;

• weight – 2.2 kg.

Nova The North Face Cat’s Meow

Sleeping bag-cocoon, quilted with longitudinal non-through seams. The hood can be pulled off with drawstrings. Insulated zipper with anti-bite bar and Velcro fastener. Comes with a mesh bag for storage and a pouch for transport.

Main parameters:

• purpose – off-season sleeping bag;

• view – “cocoon”;

• insulation – synthetics;

• top material – nylon;

• lining – nylon;

• comfort temperature – 0С;

• size – 210x86x45 cm;

• weight – 1. 02 kg.

Winter travel sleeping bags

These are quite expensive sleeping bags with a comfort temperature from -40С to -10С. The shape of such sleeping bags is most often “cocoons”. Their main characteristic is the ability to accumulate heat, so they are almost always filled with goose down with additional hydrophobic impregnations. Through seams in such sleeping bags are excluded.

The North Face Inferno-40

One of the warmest sleeping bags, designed for a lower comfort temperature limit of -40°C. Nylon cocoon sleeping bag filled with water-repellent goose down. Stones with filler have a trapezoidal shape, which allows the fluff to fill the inner layer of the sleeping bag as much as possible and excludes through stitching. The zipper is located in the center. Insulated inner collar for better thermal insulation. There is an inside pocket. Bag and pouch included.

Main parameters:

• purpose – winter sleeping bag;

• view – “cocoon”;

• insulation – fluff;

• top material – polyester;

• lining – polyester;

• lower comfort temperature – -40С;

• size – 205x68x85 cm;

• weight – 1. 76 kg.

Sivera Shishiga -40

Winter sleeping bag-cocoon of Russian production with a microlayer of polyurethane on the surface for better water resistance and down filling. The seams are sealed to prevent condensation. Hood with strong drawstrings. Side zipper with thermal flaps and Velcro fasteners.

Main parameters:

• purpose – winter sleeping bag;

• view – “cocoon”;

• insulation – fluff;

• top material – polyester;

• lining – polyester;

• lower comfort temperature – -40С;

• size – 200x75x41 cm;

• weight – 2.02 kg.

Alexika Glacier