Rectangular sleeping bags are the right option for camping and caravanning. Rectangular sleeping bags are ideal for sleepovers because two sleeping bags can be zipped together to make a double sleeping bag. It is known that when camping, one of the most important items is the sleeping bag. Thus, it is very important that your sleeping bag is as comfortable as possible.
Rectangular sleeping bags are fitted with a zipper on three sides allowing them to be folded in half and secured in this position. After use, rectangular sleeping bags are easily packed by folding into thirds, rolling up, and being bound by straps or cords. An additional feature offered with some rectangular bags is the capability to zip two bags together to make one large sleeping bag. Most rectangular bags on the market are made of cotton or inexpensive synthetic material.
The rectangular sleeping bag is the least warm of the 3 designs of sleeping bags. Most of rectangular sleeping bags have a quite large opening. It is nice for allowing you and your hands to move in and out of the bag as much as you like. But, at the same time, it also allows some of your body heat to escape.
Rectangular sleeping bags also tend to be some of the cheapest sleeping bags around. They are actually a bit more bulky, but they are the ‘best deal’. They are the roomiest, weigh the most, and are best suited for warm weather since they do not conserve heat as well as mummies. They are generally considered to be a good choice for warm-weather car camping trips and other outings where weight and warmth are not a concern. However, there are some cold and very cold weather rectangular sleeping bags available.
One of rectangular sleeping bags is Coleman Colossal 20-Degree Rectangular Sleeping Bag (Super King). It is a comfortable three-season rectangular sleeping bag. At 39-inches by 81-inches, the king-size Colossal fits most body types up to six-feet-four-inches long. With five pounds of Hollofil-808 insulation, this moderate-temperature sleeping bag keeps you warm in temperatures down to 20-degrees Fahrenheit.
The features of this rectangular sleeping bag include a cotton cover and cotton flannel liner that are commercial-machine washable, an exterior pocket, and the ability to zip two like-bags together for additional room. Indeed, all Coleman sleeping bags are designed with ComfortSmart technology to keep you comfortable. The Colossal’s ComfortSmart features include: zip plow which plows fabric away from the zipper to prevent snags, comfort cuff which surrounds your face with softness, roll control which locks the bag in place for easier rolling, fiber lock which prevents insulation from shifting and increases durability, thermlock which reduces heat loss through the zipper thereby keeping you warmer, zipper glide tailoring which allows smooth zipper operation around the corner, and the wrap and roll carrier which is attached, so packing is easy.