How to sleep comfortably while traveling?

Whether you are using a newly purchased sleeping bag that is quite fluffy and comfortable or a sleeping bag that has been used for a long time and experienced many battles, how to make yourself sleep comfortably is the first priority. Remember: the sleeping bag will not change on its own. Warming or heating, it just slows down or reduces the body's heat release, the best way is for the body to store more heat energy.

External environmental factors will affect sleeping comfort

Stay away from bad environments: placing the tent in a comfortable location can increase the temperature by about 30 degrees. Do not choose a campsite at the bottom of a stream. Because this is where cold air gathers, do not camp on the ridgeline. Choose the leeward side or forest, or use a camping bag or dig a snow cave.

Sleeping bag's loft: Because the new sleeping bag is squeezed inside the sleeping bag cover for a long time, the initial loft and heat insulation will be slightly worse and less warm when used. It is best to spread out the tent after setting up the tent. The sleeping bag makes it fluffy, and of course the longer it gets the better it will be.

Sleeping pad material: Each sleeping pad has a different thermal insulation coefficient, which can isolate the heat released from the bottom layer of the sleeping bag. Yes, different sleeping pads are used in different seasons. For example, in the snow season, it is best to use a full-length solid sleeping pad with a body or a self-inflating sleeping pad, and then place the backpack, main rope or other items under your feet.

Complete waterproofing: Any wet sleeping pad will be unbearable and uncomfortable. If there is no waterproof sleeping bag cover, it can be replaced by a large garbage bag. When the tent is soaked in water, wet items can be placed inside , keep sleeping bags away from the outer tents or the corners of the inner tents. In bad weather, water droplets will accumulate in the inner tents, so the windows of the tent must be slightly opened to allow ventilation. When the rain has passed, the sleeping bags must be taken out and dried. If it is snowing, directly Spread out in the tent. Wear enough clothes: Mountain guides once said that if you don't wear full-body clothes when sleeping, it means you have too many clothes. It is best to wear a hat because half of the body's heat energy is dissipated from the head.

Food: Food is fuel. Don’t empty your stomach or empty your tank before going to bed. Eat something high-calorie before going to bed. At the same time, adequate water is very important for the metabolic function of the human body. When you feel tired If you are awakened by thirst while sleeping, or when you want to drink water, drink more water. The number of urinations per day is about four to five times. It is best for the urine to be transparent. If it is yellow, it means that the body is still dehydrated.

Warming up: A sleeping bag cannot maintain and generate heat energy. Do not get into the sleeping bag right away when you arrive at the camp. A body that is too tired and too cold is useless. Eat a good and sufficient dinner and hot drinks, and then Take a walk under the moonlight and warm your body without sweating to fall asleep comfortably. No matter what kind of sleeping bag you use, it will still be uncomfortable and have poor warmth in a humid environment. You might as well use a Gore-tex sleeping bag jacket, which can absorb the water from your body. The steam is breathable to the outside, so even if a little water condenses in the tent or you live in a snow cave, you will still feel comfortable. However, plastic products are not breathable and will cause the sleeping bag to be damp. Generally, the head of the sleeping bag will be dirty. It is best to wash the sleeping bag by hand, using a neutral detergent or Special feather cleaner. There should be no detergent residue on the sleeping bag during the cleaning process. It must be washed and dried. It is not recommended to use a washing machine because the steps are complicated. It must be dried for several days after being wrung out before being collected. Especially the feather sleeping bag must be patted continuously and cannot be let go. It gathers into lumps. After the activity is over, the sleeping bag must be hung up to dry immediately. Do not leave it in the sleeping bag cover for a long time, as it will squeeze and deform the feathers or fibers. It is best to place it in a large bag or in a wardrobe. Try not to dry clean the feather sleeping bag. The natural oils of feathers will be washed away unless sent to a specialized store.