Which five kinds of equipment are essential for camping? - part 2

3. sleeping bag

According to the choice of [temperature scale], [selection of thermal insulation material], [sleeping bag form] you can choose a suitable sleeping bag.

Temperature scale selection: Choose a comfortable temperature 5-10 degrees lower than the travel destination temperature as a reference standard or a 10-15 degree lower limit temperature than the travel destination temperature as a reference standard.

Selection of thermal insulation material: The popular sleeping bag thermal insulation material is divided into chemical fiber cotton or down. Comparison of down feather and chemical fiber cotton; down has a higher degree of warmth, under the same degree of warmth to achieve the lightest weight; chemical fiber cotton is relatively warm with large packaging volume, poor compressibility; Down is relatively expensive while chemical fiber cotton is cheaper.

Sleeping bag form: The sleeping bag is divided into the form of mummy and envelope, the biggest difference is the restraint and warmth, mummy-style provides stronger bond and more warm, suitable for thin people; Envelope-bound provides relatively weak warm, but it can be used as blanket bedding.

4. moisture-proof pad

The moisture-proof pad is easy to be ignored by some beginners. In many camping time, they might feel that paving the cloth will be just fine. In humid areas or wet weather, this equipment is your magic to improve comfort. It is true that the moisture-proof pads have a great role. The moisture-proof pad is divided into the following categories, you can consider and choose the appropriate moisture-proof pad.

A. Foil moisture-proof pad, washboard moisture-proof pad and egg trough moisture pad

These three moisture-proof pads are made of foam material, the advantage is light weight, the disadvantage is the volume which is not easy to compress, storage.

B. Inflatable cushion

The inflatable cushion has the very good insulation, the general deflation volume will be very small, with high compression ratio, the disadvantage is that the process of inflation and deflation are troublesome.

5. headlights and camp lights

Headlights: battery-powered headlights is one of the best personal outdoor lighting equipment. It is easy to use, and the great place is to liberate your hands, allow you to do whatever you need to do, including nighttime activities, or write a diary in a tent.

Camping lights: Designed to illuminate larger areas. The led camping light is suitable for long-distance travel.