| SLEEPING
BAG
Nothing
is better than sleeping warm and dry after a hike. Resting
is essential for a climber, and being warm and dry makes you
feel comfortable. A sleeping bag gives you comfort and warmth.
Therefore, you should safeguard its dryness as if your life
depended on it. You need a sleeping bag that has good insulation,
compact (not too bulky) and lightweight. Always keep it in
a waterproof cover.
Sleeping
bags are manufactured accordingly from low, average to high
temperature rating depending on the weather conditions. Therefore,
you should buy an average temperature bag suitable for the
Philippine weather.
Sleeping
bags come in many shapes. The advisable shapes are:
- Mummy
bag – This style of bag minimizes heat loss,
but some find it tight fitting.
- Semi-rectangular
bag - They are very comfortable and widely used
in the Philippines. They have zippers that provide easy
access to the bag and a hood to prevent heat from escaping
from the head, neck and shoulder.
SLEEPING
ACCESSORIES
Sleeping
Bag Liner
The
lining is usually made of cotton. It keeps a layer of air
between you and your bag. It does not have that sweaty feeling
compared with no lining. It also protects wear and tear of
the sleeping bag. It can also be made up of polyester, which
is also good in keeping body heat.
Sleeping
mats or Earth pad
Sleeping
mat is usually made up of rubber or durable lightweight foam.
It is used to pad your sleeping bag from small rocks that
can hurt your back. It is also used to give extra shielding
from the cold ground. You can choose from imported Therm-a-rest
products or local polyurethane foams, which can be bought
from stores in Divisoria.
Space
Blanket
A
space blanket is a lightweight aluminum foil which is wind
proof and provides heat by reflecting body heat to the person
using it. It gives added warmth and comfort especially in
extremely cold weather conditions. Usually used in emergency
situations only.
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