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a wearable cocoon that tricks your body into trusting the dirt beneath it.
means A padded, insulated bag you climb into to stay warm while sleeping outdoors or in cold conditions.
from A plain English compound of "sleeping" + "bag," coined in the 19th century as portable insulated bedding for explorers, soldiers, and campers spread. Early versions were heavy bags of wool, fur, or rubberized cloth; the name simply does what it says — a bag you sleep in. The fluffy down-and-zipper version most of us picture is a 20th-century refinement of that older, blunter idea.
- war origin
- Modern designs trace to military Arctic survival gear.
- mummy shape
- Tapered cut traps heat by hugging your body.
- loft matters
- Warmth comes from trapped air, not the fabric.
- temp ratings
- Comfort ratings often assume you wear clothes inside.
- down power
- Goose down insulates better per ounce than synthetics.
rei co-op 650 down — best-selling sleeping bag at rei since 2010, rated to 20°f
nemo disco 15 — award-winning mummy bag, winner of backpacker magazine editor's choice 2022
big agnes lost ranger — ultralight quilt-style bag, used by pacific crest trail hikers, weighs 18 oz