Outdoor Gear Chat
Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.
Outdoor Gear Chat
Episode 4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something Silky
Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of sleeping bags: why choosing to use a sleeping bag generally gives you a better nights sleep (!), sleeping systems, how to clean a bag at home, why your choice of zip side is important, the differences between synthetic and down, how to make sense of temperature ratings and why a women's specific bag is a great idea if you are a.....woman!
Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)
To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:
Buyers Guide to Sleeping Bags — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
A (sleeping) Sound Investment — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)
Knowledge - Sleeping — The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Down Codex - Mountain Equipment (thedowncodex.co.uk)
Rab Wash - Rab® UK
