Photo by Johnnie Chamberlin
While many newer sleeping bags can be easily stuffed into a sack, lots of warmer-weather bags still require careful and orderly folding. If you follow the simple steps below, you should have no problem mastering the art of folding a sleeping bag.
Tips & Warnings
If possible, fold the bag on a clean surface, such as the inside of your tent, to avoid getting dirt, leaves and insects in your bag.
Remember to keep the edges of the bag lined up while rolling it. If you don't, the bag will end up oddly shaped and be hard to get straps around.
Keep pressure on the bag while rolling it. This will make sure it is small enough when you are finished to get straps around.
If possible, fold the bag on a clean surface, such as the inside of your tent, to avoid getting dirt, leaves and insects in your bag.
Remember to keep the edges of the bag lined up while rolling it. If you don't, the bag will end up oddly shaped and be hard to get straps around.
Keep pressure on the bag while rolling it. This will make sure it is small enough when you are finished to get straps around.
Don't leave a wet sleeping bag rolled up for very long or it will grow mildew.
Some bags need to be stored loosely and uncompressed or they lose their insulation ability.
Don't leave a wet sleeping bag rolled up for very long or it will grow mildew.
Some bags need to be stored loosely and uncompressed or they lose their insulation ability.
Article Written By Johnnie Chamberlin
Johnnie Chamberlin lives and works in Bloomington, Ind. He holds a Master of Science in civil and environmental engineering from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley. Over the last five years, he has written numerous articles for several magazines, trails.com, and other websites. He is the author of "Trails of Little Rock."
