Kids Sleeping Bags

Kids just love camping whether it is a weeklong expedition into the woods or just sleeping out in the backyard with a bunch of friends.  It is a great way to bond with friends and family, kids have been doing it for centuries and will probably continue for many more years.

Sleeping bags are an absolutely essential piece of equipment for any camping or an overnight trip where you plan to sleep outdoors.  They are even more important when it comes to children – you want to make sure you have the correct sleeping bag for your kids.

When selecting a sleeping bag you should consider several things.

Size

Kids sleeping bags come in a variety of sizes you need to make sure the size you pick is appropriate for your child.  You also need to take into account the inevitable fact that kids grow at an amazing right!  So make sure the bag you pick has some growing room.

Temperature Rating

Obviously the main feature of a sleeping bag is to keep you warm so it is imperative that you match the correct sleeping bag to the temperature you will be camping out in.  You can find everything from milder temperatures through kid sleeping bags that are rated for extreme weather camping.  You need to make sure your kids remain toasty even if there is frost on the ground, similarly you do not want your kids to roast if you are going to be camping in milder temperatures.

Sleeping Bag Style

Another key feature to consider is the style of the sleeping bag.  Typically sleeping bags come in the regular style or the mummy style.  The latter is more appropriate for extreme weather or colder camping trips.  You might find that some kids have a problem with the mummy style bags, they might find them a little claustrophobic so make sure you try one out before you buy one.

Weight

Another important features a consider is the weight of the kids sleeping bag, if you are planning to carry the sleeping bag on foot for any extended period of time you will want to carefully examining the weight of the bag, especially if you want your child to carry it.  Along with the weight comes bulkiness.  When the sleeping bag is rolled up you will want to consider how much space it takes up, if you are tight on space then you should maybe consider a smaller sleeping bag.

Durability

We all know that kids can be a little rough on their sleeping bags.  So you want to think about how much punishment the kids sleeping bag can put up with.  You should check the quality of the stitching, the quality of the zipper, if the material appears rip-proof and don’t forget darker colors will not show the debt as quickly as lighter ones.

Style

Kids today are very style conscious they want to have the latest and greatest of everything.  This is also true for kids sleeping bags.  Picking the right style can make the difference between having to fight to get your child into the bag vs. them jumping into it with glee and abandon.  Kids sleeping bags today come in just about every single style imaginable you will be able to find just about all of your favorite characters from TV shows, cartoons and comic books adorning a variety of kids sleeping bags.  One thing to be careful of when picking a sleeping bag plastered with Dora The Explorer is that kids can change their mind like the weather!  So make sure you pick something that you believe we’ll have some longevity.

One final ‘gotcha’ to consider is a stuff sack.  Some bags come complete with one and for others you will need to purchase one so fact to that in when comparing prices on different kids sleeping bags.

I highly recommend you ponder the purchase of your kids sleeping bag carefully and find the right one for you and your child.

Lastly, don’t forget to have fun!