How to Use and Roll a Trekking Sleeping Bag

How to Use and Roll a Trekking Sleeping Bag Rolling up a sleeping bag may be difficult, especially for first-time hikers. However, with a lot of experience, anyone can simply roll up a sleeping bag. You might not be able to roll your trekking sleeping bag to its original packing but still you can use these tips to roll them in a way that will prevent any damage to it. If you haven’t used a sleeping bag before then it's surely not going to be easy to figure it out.

To begin with, let's first talk about how to use the sleeping bag for trekking to make it last long. Take out a mat and place it on the floor. The mat protects the bag and acts as an insulation cover. Next place the sleeping bag on it and unlock its zipper but only halfway.

Before moving into the sleeping bag, make sure to wear a pair of clean socks. Next you just need to slip in the bag, pull the bag towards you so that your toes meet the end of the bag and then simply lie down over the hood of the bag and pull the upper half over you. Now you can zip the bag to cover your upper body. Remember to do it gently and then use the lock. Make sure to lock the sleeping bag. If it’s the winter season, then it's important to tightly lock it after sneaking inside because the multiple layers of sleeping wag keep you warm. If it is not properly locked then you won't feel warm enough inside the bag. But if it's too cold, then wear a warm cloth to maintain the body heat. You can tighten the hood as well but don’t put your face inside the bag. For the summer season, you can keep it open to feel comfortable.

Now after a good sleep, unlock the zip of the sleeping bag. You don’t have to unzip it completely. Just halfway is enough. Come out of the bag and then straighten the sleeping bag with your hands. Remove all the air and dirt inside the bag using your hands and then zip the bag back. Now use your fingers to start rolling the bag. This step is crucial, if required take someone’s help. To begin with, fold the trekking sleeping bag length-wise and match the length of the cover bag. Now starting from the bottom, fold it with your hands and keep pressure on it to remove any air. Once you have rolled it up then keep it like that and then get the cover and try to pull the cover over the sleeping bag. A combination of push and pull and rotation of the bag will make it easy. Then tighten the string and make a loop so that it does unfold again. Use the flap to cover it and put the buckles on. You are done!

Remember to always use a sleeping bag liner before you get into the sleeping bag. It's usually made of cotton and adds a layer of warmth to the bag to keep you warm and prevent any tear to the bag. Sleeping bag liners, which not only protect the sleeping bag from dirt but also serve as an additional layer of insulation, can help avoid inner impurities. Dirt stains and odours appear on a sleeping bag from time to time, especially if it is used often. It's difficult to prevent external contaminants. Small stains can be removed with soapy water and a sponge. Larger ones, on the other hand, must be cleaned in the washing machine. Before you wash your sleeping bag, be sure it can be cleaned and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Conclusion: This article clearly gives a guide on how to use and roll a trekking sleeping bag.