What is Polarguard?
Polarguard is made with what are called long-staple fibers, meaning the threads that comprise a sheet of Polarguard are very long. When sewn into a sleeping bag, these long threads give the stuff its durability. A down-filled bag, on the other hand, will sag around your body, creating a warmer, more comfortable bag.
What does 300gsm mean sleeping bags?
grams per square metre
When shopping for a sleeping bag, you might see the phrase GSM. This stands for grams per square metre, and it’s a measure of warmth. Generally, a sleeping bag with a synthetic filling, modified for heat retention and with a GSM of around 300, should perform well on average, even in wet weather.
What is the best fill for a sleeping bag?
At its most basic, it comes down to two choices: down (natural) or synthetic fill. Good quality down is still the most efficient sleeping bag insulation available, with the best warmth-to-weight ratio and amazing compressibility.
What is season 2 sleeping bag?
Season two – cooler evenings in spring/summer, temperatures from around 0 to 5°C. Season three – for anywhere between 0 to -5°C, a cold night but no frost. Season four – best suited for the winter months, suitable for temperatures as low as -10°C.
What is 400gsm Sleepingbag?
GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter. So, the higher the number, the more weight there is per square meter. This means more fabric, filling, etc, keeping you warmer. So the higher the GSM rating of your sleeping bag, the warmer you should be.
What is the difference between polarguard 3D and polarguard Delta?
Later, Polarguard 3D was introduced, which packed the same insulation ability but reduced the weight and bulkiness of the sleeping bag considerably. And then recently PolarGuard Delta came along which is a significant improvement over older Polarguard insulation.
How to take care of a polarguard sleeping bag?
And lastly, bags made out of PolarGuard are very easy to take care of. To clean, simply wash in cold water in a front-load washer and then tumble dry on low heat for about 10 minutes. And presto – your bag is ready to go. For this reason, if there is a risk of you getting your bag wet, get a PolarGuard Delta sleeping bag.
What is the north face polarguard 3D sleeping bag?
This is a lightweight and compact sleeping bag made by North Face. It is for tall people (measures at 90″ x 33″ PolarGuard 3D keeps you warm. I used it a few times for camping in the past and simply don’t camp anymore.
What are the different types of polarguard?
There are several varieties of PolarGuard available. The first, known simply as PolarGuard, was a bit on the bulky side but still works very well, which is why you see it still used in many sleeping bags today. And at the time of its introduction, was a huge leap over the synthetic materials then on the market.
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