Yes, you can, but you have to do it in the places designated for hammocks. According to the rules of Isle Royale, you can’t set up a hammock in the shelters. Every national park in the country has rules that campers must adhere to. These rules enable a smooth run of operations at the park…
Yes, they can. Bed bugs are flat-bodied, slick, and resilient bugs. They seem to find their way around easily where they smell the presence of food—human skin. How can bed bugs find their way into your sleeping bag, though? What can you do to avoid penetration from these bugs? If they have already penetrated your…
As the weather gets colder, many of us are spending more time indoors. Unfortunately, this also means increased opportunities for bed bugs to hitch a ride into our homes. If you suspect your sleeping bag may be infested with bed bugs, don’t panic! There are a few simple steps you can take to clean it…
You have just come back from your trip to the grand canyon. You unpack your stuff, unroll your sleeping bag and prepare to store it when you notice a musty smell coming from it. You begin to wonder where this smell came from. You figure maybe it has to be your sweat. You could be…
You can pack for as long as your trip takes. New down bags come compressed in their bags and they do just fine until you are ready to use them. Asking this question means you are afraid your down bag might clump if you leave it compressed for too long. However, too long is a…
Deciding on a Sleeping Bag for Winter in Colorado If you’re planning on spending any time camping in Colorado, you’ll need to make sure you have the right gear. One of the most important pieces of gear is your sleeping bag. Depending on the time of year and the area you’ll be camping in, the…
Yes, two people can sleep in a 3 feet wide bag IF they are both small-bodied and if they are both kids. A 3 feet wide sleeping bag would hardly be comfortable for two adults. You may wonder, though, what’s the size of a sleeping bag? Are there sleeping bags that allow two people to…
No, you should not. Reading this article will help you find out why this isn’t the best. Or you can find out yourself if you do it, which is something I would not recommend. For starters, sleeping bags are specifically designed to meet your sleeping needs in outdoor situations. Any other option that doesn’t involve…
The Grand Canyon is one of the places on earth where words don’t do justice. It is hard to describe the magnificence and timelessness of the place. You can only let it be, hike in it, and when night falls, you and your friends tuck yourself into your sleeping bags and gaze at the starry…