Sleeping Bag

SLEEPING BAG

A sleeping bag is a key component of a bicycle traveler’s camping gear. When choosing a sleeping bag, the "comfort temperature" rating is the most important factor, which should match the expected night temperatures of your tour destination.

Sleeping bags are filled with either down (natural) or synthetic materials. Down is lighter and more compressible but loses insulation when wet. Synthetic bags are bulkier but provide some warmth even if damp. For cycling, a mummy-shaped bag is often preferred as it is more thermally efficient and packs down smaller.