 |
 |
 |
Coleman Sleeping Bags
In 1905, W.C. Coleman, a young salesman at the time selling typewriters, spotted a new type of lamp light in a drugstore window in Brockton, Alabama. This light, fuelled by gasoline burned with a strong, steady white flame. Coleman was fascinated by the light because the standard lamp of the era burned kerosene and produced a smoky, flickering, yellowish light. He saw potential in the new light and through his vision established a new organisation, Coleman Company, Inc. which eventually made his name synonymous with outdoor fun. The Coleman Company, Inc. has added many recognizable brands to their family of goods since then. Among these are sleeping bags, tents, coolers, heaters, lighting and other camping equipments.
Coleman sleeping bags come in handy when you are on sightseeing tour or even when visiting relatives and friends especially in the countryside. There is no need to worry about beds as the sleeping bags can be used both outdoors and indoors. There is a wide variety to choose ranging from cotton, nylon or synthetic fibre for the shell. The sleeping bags are also made to suit all kinds of climatic conditions from extremely cold to the warm temperatures. Apart from the high Coleman quality, they are durable, comfortable, convenient, versatile and best of all affordable.
It is easy to decide where in the world you are travelling to and then simply choosing the most suitable sleeping bag based on the climate in the place you are visiting. They provide very comfortable and healthy sleep for every member of the family or group as different sizes are available to suit children as well as adults. Another important aspect of Coleman sleeping bags is, they are impermeable to moisture thereby keeping you clean and dry.
Coleman sleeping bags are categorised in accordance with 4 temperature ranges and then various brand names come under each category. We have given below examples of each category and one brand name with its features under the category including the special backpacking category.
1. Extreme Sleeping Bags (0 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit)
Big Basin Extreme Weather Sleeping Bag
This is the perfect sleeping bag for extreme sleeping conditions from 0 to 20 degrees Fahreinheit. It consists of 4.5 lbs. of Coletherm insulation. The pack size is 39 by 92 inches and fits up to a height of 6 feet 4 inches. The cover is diamond ripstop with polyester liner. The double-batt, offset quilt construction eliminates potential cold spots and the semi-sculpted hood keeps head off the ground while surrounding head with warmth. It is an essential camping gear sleeping bag for a better night outdoors. The chest baffle is insulated which helps retain heat in the body of the bag and the fleece foot section provides extra warmth, while the full length draft tube locks out chilly drafts. There is a two way zipper for maximum ventilation, while a stuff sac is included for storage convenience. The bag is commercial machine washable with a five year limited warranty.
2. Cold Sleeping Bags (20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit)
Lassen Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
This Coleman cold weather sleeping bag is made for camping temperatures between 20 and 40 degrees. It has a rectangular shape, the pack size is 33 by 75 inches and it fits up to a height of 5 feet 11 inches. The Coletherm insulation material weighs 4 pounds. The bag shell consists of brushed polyester with cotton flannel liner. This bag has this unique ComfortSmart Technology that includes:
(a) ZipPlow plows fabric away from zipper to prevent snags
(b) ComfortCuff surrounds your face with softness
(c) Roll Control locks bag in place for easier rolling
(d) FiberLock prevents insulation from shifting, thus increasing durability
(e) ThermoLock construction reduces heat loss through the zipper, keeping you warmer
(f) ZipperGlide tailoring allows smooth zipper operation around the corners
(g) QuickCord for easy, no tie closure.
The bag is commercial machine washable with a five year limited warranty.
3. Cool Sleeping Bags (30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit)
Adjustable Comfort Adult Sleeping Bag
This bag is from the Coleman comfort temperature range of 30 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the adult regular size, fits up to a height of 5 feet 11 inches, with the pack size being 33 by 78 inches. This sleeping bag is for any weather conditions as it has multiple layers for your comfort. Divided cover makes layering easy enabling you to cover just your feet and legs, or just your torso. You can Unzip the divided cover completely and the lightweight sheet is ideal for warm nights. The integrated pillow pad design keeps your head on the bag and bag off your face. Roll Control system makes storage easy and the bag comes with a five year warranty.
4. Warm Sleeping Bags (40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit)
Crystal Lake Warm Weather Sleeping Bag
This is a Coleman warm weather sleeping bag made for camping temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees. It has a rectangular shape, with pack size of 33 by 75 inches and fits up to a height of 5 feet 11 inches. The ThermoTech insulation weighs 3 pounds and a cotton cover with soft cotton liner. The ComfortSmart Technology includes: ZipPlow plows fabric, ComfortCuff, Roll Control, FiberLock, ThermoLock, ZipperGlide, and QuickCord for easy, no tie closure. This bag is commercial machine washable and carries a five year limited warranty.
5. Backpacking Sleeping Bags
Emmons X40L Mummy
This bag is comfortable down to 40 degrees F. The left zip size is 31 by 84 inches. The pack weight is 2 pounds 11 ounces while the pack size is 7.5 by 13.5 inches. The Coletherm XTR insulation fill is 16 ounces. It is a single layer bag with a 210T, 70D nylon ripstop cover with a 238T, 40D nylon ripstop liner, having antimicrobial treatment. It's fully sculpted hood with "Which-One" draw cords provides full coverage and allows for easy hood adjustment in the dark. The full length insulated 3 inch draft tube and insulated zipper gusset keeps warm air inside the bag while the insulated chest baffle holds heat in the body of the bag. The box shaped foot provides ample room, while the full length locking zipper with two-way slider allows ventilation of the foot area. The pack comes with compression stuff sack and cotton storage sack.
As you can see, you will be spoilt for choice because it does not matter what your circumstances are, you have a Coleman sleeping bag to cater for each of them, whether you are alone, in a group or as a family.