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2016 has been quite the year so far huh? No matter what happened, it always seemed to be bring out the best, and the worst in people. And, due to social media, we learned that maybe we didn't know our friends as well as we thought we did after they expressed opinions on whatever current event was happening at that time.
These past few weeks I have been struggling with the idea of how much of my day is taken up by being spiteful. When I reply to an email from a co-worker I am not too fond of, am I responding in kindness? Or in spite? When a friend posts about how much they liked, or disliked, the results of the presidential election, am I responding to actually engage in a conversation and connect with them, or am I responding in my spite to elicit a response?
I have also been struggling with the idea of empathy, or lack there of. And I think, at least in my instance, empathy and spite go hand in hand. When I respond in spite to a coworker, friend, family member, am I being empathetic to their thoughts and opinions? Do I actually really care what they have to say? Or am I solely concerned with my own agenda and will respond in anyway I see fit to make sure that gets across? I tend to think most days, it's the latter.
We (mostly I) have been procrastinating on the new script (yes we are still working on one). It's been a long time coming. I think if I pressed hard I would say this script has been worked on for close to ten years. I finally decided it was the time to tell it, but I keep changing ideas, thoughts, moments, and speeches to fit my current mood. And when the initial story changes to fit my idea of an agenda I wanted to get across, I felt I needed to step back from it for a bit. To re-evaluate what I wanted out of it. I do think it's getting better but if there is anything I don't want the script to be, I don't want it to be full of spite and lack empathy.
In spite of all of this (pun intended), given this special week, I do want to express thanks for a few things.
I am thankful that, good or bad, I get to wake up every morning and experience this life the way it is. Faults and all, life is worth living.
I am thankful to live in a country that allows everyone to express their opinions, for, or against, the government without a fear of being jailed. And that we have the freedoms to be critical of those in power.
I am thankful for the church I attend that sticks to the word as is and does not try to lessen the impact and the message to appease and be less offensive.
I am thankful for a business partner who works his butt off in various other parts of his life but is still willing to chat about my ideas on the current project. And also doesn't hassle me for a final script.
I am thankful for my wife and kids who love me and support me and for whom are the reason I do everything I do.
And finally i am thankful for a God who sees all of us down here, being spiteful towards one another. Who sees us being selfish and lacking empathy to each other. Who sees us killing each other because of our ideas, orientation, or the color of skin. And yet He chooses to love us anyway.


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What is SCaLE? SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It's held annually in Pasadena, CA.
All the SCaLE sessions are archived on YouTube.
SCaLE 16x Report by Alan Raul
I can't believe I attended the first SCaLE event 16 years ago and many more in between. How time flies. More importantly, how Linux and SCaLE have changed dramatically. There seems to be less talk about the Linux Desktop and more about the Cloud and IoT at SCaLE.
SCaLE has been held in Pasadena the last 3 years. Ralph and I have our favorite Pasadena places to go to… Intelligentsia Coffee, a great sandwich shop and more. This year for dinner we ate Indian food again. We did a tour of the USC Pacific Asia Museum one evening. You would think that we just sat on our butts and listened to speakers all day but we averaged 5 miles a day walking!
The Diamond Sponsor this year was PIA (Private Internet Access) and the Platinum Sponsor was Microsoft. You would never have thought that Microsoft would be one of the main sponsors of a Linux Expo.
There is a "new guard" at Microsoft which is embracing Linux. Linux, Microsoft and computer technology are fast-moving industries. Microsoft is one of the top 5 contributors to the Linux kernel. Microsoft has a Skype Snap, open-sourced Visual Studio and has the Windows Subsystem for Linux which includes a lot of distributions for Windows 10. Microsoft in conjunction with Canonical will release Ubuntu 18.04 as a VHDX for Hyper-V in the next Windows 10 release.
I mainly go to SCaLE to attend UbuCon. We had a varied selection of good speakers over the two days of UbuCon.
I feel this year's SCaLE was less organized than in the past. I didn't see the job board go up till later in the show. Everything seemed to be "last-minute." SCaLE is an all-volunteer event. I still would not miss it. I like talking with others which share my passion for technology on all levels.
Some SCaLE predictions...
I have a feeling Microsoft and Canonical (for-profit companies) are going to get a lot closer in the future. How this will relate to Linux and SCaLE remains uncertain.
I can't wait to see what SCaLE 17x has in store in 2019.
Alan Raul
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Keeping Your Ubuntu Systems Secure
Online Privacy and Security Using a Password Manger - der.hans - Page 76
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I recently attended SCaLE 16X, the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo. It was held in the Pasadena Convention Center March 9-12, 2018 offering 17 separate tracks. As in years past, I was looking forward to following the UbuCon track, which focused exclusively on Ubuntu. When that track didn't appear in the initial on-line schedule, I began to wonder if the volunteers from Ubicon had decided to opt out this time. Finally, about 2 weeks before the convention, details about Ubicon began to appear on the SCaLE site. Ubicon did indeed take place, running Thursday and Friday.
Thursday offered 5 sessions ranging from System 76 lamenting Canonicals' unexpected cancellation of the Unity project and their launch of POP OS to presentations on Snap Apps, System Security and a talk by José Antonio Rey flying in from Perú to explain Open Source and Worldwide Communities.
Friday added 4 more sessions. Following the theme of the open source community, J T Nelson detailed how he and his colleagues working in the Hollywood and Gaming industries, produced professional-quality video using powerful, readily available royalty-free on-line video editing software.
Author Nathan Haines gave a presentation on the evolution of Ubuntu followed by an Ubuntu Questions and Answers session.
The closing speaker, Jono Bacon, spoke on his time with Canonical as the Ubuntu Community Manager. He along with other speakers on the UbuCon track, stressed the invaluable contributions of volunteers in developing and advancing Ubuntu.
In addition to the speakers, a principal attraction at SCaLE is walking the floor of the Exhibit Hall. With over 100 exhibitors I had ample opportunity to collect swag for my grandkids and speak with reps from PIA, System 76, VideoLan and many others.
Alan Raul and I carefully scoured the Pasadena Convention Center hoping to find free food to match the outstanding offerings of SCaLE 15x. Alas, that was not to be. The best we could do was complimentary coffee and bagels discovered when we followed a food cart to the DevOps Ballroom.
We did manage to get comped cappuccino's from Inteligencia Coffee thanks to two baristas curious about Linux. We also scored free admission to the USC Asia Pacific Museum given the fortuitous coinciding of Art Night Pasadena with SCaLE 16X.
Will I attend SCaLE next year? Most certainly. It always affords something for all users of Linux, from end users like me to professional programmers and developers. I'm looking forward to 2019.
Ralph Sutter

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Actually, that looks more like the offspring of the fish and chainsaw's drunken hookup.
That fish is a sawfish (duh) and its shnozzle is actually called a rostrum, and it can grow as long as 5 feet and have as many as 37 blades running up both sides. And each of those teeth can be up to 2 inches long.
Via ymtblog.org.uk
"The only thing I could find to kill it was another sawfish."
And, as if the weapon itself wasn't horrifying enough, the barbed club is also covered in motion- and electro-sensitive pores that are designed to help the monster detect the heartbeats of other fish hiding on the ocean floor.
These are all things you should remember should you ever find your nearly dead body at the bottom of the ocean. That and the fact that cyanide pills slip nicely into any wetsuit.
Via Animal.Discovery.com
Careful back there, dude. Its ass is made of grenades.


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I have loved music for as long as I can remember. I got my first real taste of music in Kindermusik, and then began piano lessons when I was 7. In elementary school I was involved in as many ensembles as I could, including choir, bell choir, and orchestra playing the violin. By the time I was old enough for junior high I decided I needed to add in a third instrument, the oboe, which has been my love and passion ever since. In high school I played piano in the jazz ensemble and oboe in the wind ensemble and a local youth orchestra. I knew from the middle of my junior year that I wanted to be a music teacher.
I started my journey to become a music teacher at Snow College, where I had many amazing performance opportunities. We performed with BYU Vocal Point, Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix), Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and Kurt Bestor. We even had the incredible opportunity to take a trip to Costa Rica, where we performed for elementary school students and did a mentorship activity with band students from a local high school. Working with those kids further fueled my desire to become a teacher.
At the end of my first year of college, I had the amazing opportunity to serve a church mission in Hong Kong. I was there for 18 months and my musical background made learning to fluently speak the tonal language of Cantonese much easier. While I was there, I grew an immense love for the Chinese people and other Asian cultures. My time in Hong Kong also sparked a love for the music of many Middle-Eastern and Asian cultures.
Upon my return from Hong Kong, I began my study of Music Education at Boise State University. I student taught at Andrus Elementary, Sugar Salem Junior High and Sugar Salem High School. I graduated with my Bachelor Degree in Music Education in May of 2019.
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Woodcut – usually done on plank grain wood, using open gouges, knives and chisels to carve away the non-image areas. Woods like birch, basswood, Japanese shina (in the Linden family), and some hard woods such as cherry and pear are the most common. Plywood is often used, especially for blocks requiring wider sizes. The resulting image is often bold and graphic, sometimes emphasizing the wood grain. It can be developed as a black-line cut or a white-line cut, or any combination. In the 15th Century Albrecht Durer mastered the woodcut, producing highly detailed and tonal images using primarily black-line cutting.
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Multi-block – in this technique each color in the image requires a separate block with only the areas carrying that color standing, and the rest of the block is carved away. Often a Key block with black-line contours or other descriptive information is made first and transferred to "back-up" blocks that carry the individual colors. The Key block is usually printed last in a dark color to tie the composition together. Japanese Moku hanga and Ukiyo-e color woodcuts are primarily made with this technique.
Reduction – traditionally this color printing technique uses a single block. Any pure whites in the image are cut away and the entire edition is printed with the lightest color (i.e. yellow). The areas where that yellow is meant to appear in the final print are carved away from the block so that when the next darkest color is rolled on the block and printed the yellow shows through the holes. This process is repeated, working from light to dark, with each layer printed in perfect register until the print is resolved. In order to help localize colors, stencils can be used when rolling up the block. Picasso worked with the reduction technique in the 1960's in France using linoleum for a series of very important prints.
Letterpress printing – first developed in China, printing from movable type was later developed as a commercial process in Europe during the middle of the 15th Century. Printing from lead and wood type, this printing process survived well into the middle of the 20th as a commercial printing process, gradually being replaced by offset lithography. It has had a re-assurgency in recent years as a craft technique suited to finely printed artists' books and single sheet broadsides/posters.


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A new card payment system is being introduced on all public buses in Azerbaijan, part of a series of innovations for the country's public transportation.
New buses are also being imported into the country. The card payment system will replace cash payment and promote the establishment of a fixed salary for drivers, who are said to be pleased with the changes.
A single uniform for drivers is also expected to be approved soon.
These announcements coincide with the country continuing to prepare for the European Olympic Games. The first European Games will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in June 2015.
The European Games will bring together more than 6,000 of the continent's finest athletes over 17 days of competition.


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Struck by a stray bullet, Walt takes one last nostalgic stroll around the meth lab before dropping dead. Man, who could have seen all of that coming?
Calling it "thematically inevitable" doesn't count as predicting it, Dan.
You, if you'd paid attention. Because the entire plot is revealed at the beginning of the episode. In the opening scene, while Walt is searching the glove compartment of the car he stole to go back to New Mexico, a cassette tape falls out: "El Paso," by Marty Robbins.
Robbins also sang the hit "Ti Pol," which played during the show's pilot.
Walt pops it into the tape deck and drives off, and check out what the lyrics are predicting for him:
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18 Jul Re-invent Your Business
As business owners, we appreciate that reinventing your business can be a very scary concept. You have no doubt spent a lot of time laying the foundations and building blocks of your business to get it to where it is today, not to mention the financial outlay.
However, one thing we do know for sure is that change is the only constant. And the simple truth is, that making a change can be the catalyst to making your business a huge success. It is, as we all know, human nature to resist change.
Stonelink International want to explore and help you understand why it is so difficult to re-invent and make a change and yet so fundamental to how your business continues to grow successfully.
Change can be intimidating because it's associated with uncertainty, self-exploration, and a feeling like you're losing control. However, here's what you, as a business owner, need to focus on; it can also mean possibility, opportunity, progress, and improvement. We know that shifting our perceptions of change, we can better use it to our advantage.
Let's look at some real, hands-on strategies that have helped us and our clients reinvent, embrace change, and become stronger and more successful as a result:
Let's start with "The Why"
Positive change requires a positive vision. If you share a new vision or include your colleagues in a new story for your business, change will naturally follow.
In addition to this, getting your team involved and sharing your vision, ensures investment or 'buy-in' from them. To this point, it also gives them an open platform to feel comfortable to bring their own ideas to the table. And, well, let's face it, the more people that are invested and creating the 'story' together, the better and more impactful the change.
Great stories begin with the cause or, the "why". Some of our greatest leaders and innovators – from Martin Luther King Jr, to Apple – they had one thing in common…they started with the why.
There were and always will be, other teams that were better qualified or in a better financial position or have better funding, but it was the vision and the why that ultimately made them stand out from the rest.
The why – not the what – really does have the ability to change the course of history and make a true impact on the world.
Ultimately, we know and understand that people are not motivated by what you want to change, but by why you want to make a change.
We know your team will feel inspired by a cause and the great story you have written together to achieve your vision. They are looking for company mission, not a red-taped manual that contains none of their own ideas or input.
Think: Where Is the World Going?
Reinventing your business in the right way is key to successful change. This doesn't just stem from you being aware of your own business, but awareness of other businesses and the wider world alike.
So, before you investigate change and how to reinvent your business, it's imperative you do the research and make sure your changes reflect where the market and wider world are headed. And if you are unsure where the world is going – follow the consumer.
Being business owners ourselves, we are proactive in the market and understand it well. We want to use our knowledge, personal experience and expertise to help businesses understand where they can and should be reinventing and making changes. Thus, ensuring they can focus on their key objectives and achieve their goals.
Be sure to Empower Your Influencers
If you truly want to reinvent, and thus make and embrace change, we know you can't do this alone. The most effective way to execute is to identify your intellectual capital.
In short – who are your true leaders? (that focus on the 'why'). Who in your business are influential characters that will people follow? Bear in mind, these aren't always your executives or senior team, but the team members that people listen to and have influence.
Once you have established who they are – empower them to lead. When you on board your team of influencers, give each one the responsibility of a certain aspect of your business's reinvention.
Change will be a success when you have on-boarded a collective mindset, and you will need to appoint your influencers to change individual and team mindsets.
Embrace the Change by Replacing the Fear
We understand, with change, comes fear of the unknown. But the real magic happens when you face that fear collectively, rather than run from it.
A great example of one of the most influential changemakers of the past century, Nelson Mandela, said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the judgement that something else is more important than fear." That "something else" is the WHY we talk about above.
We encourage you all to choose the WHY, over fear. It is your choice, but we know it will make a difference.
Most businesses merely cope with change as it occurs. But the most successful businesses change their mindset.
In summary, to create that shift in mindset throughout your business, start with the why. Figure out where the world is going, then stand back and take a hard-honest look at your company and see if you have what you need to get there before the world does.
Stonelink International have developed a very user-focused tool that is free to use and helps you asses where you are as a business and what actions that can be taken to move forwards in the right direction.
So, identify your influencers to make that change… and empower them to embrace, then replace, the fear.
If you reinvent thoughtfully and in the right way, with the correct advice on hand, it could be the best business decision you ever make.
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The European Commission has fined the card scheme Mastercard €570 566 000 for limiting the possibility for merchants to benefit from better conditions offered by banks established elsewhere in the Single Market, in breach of EU antitrust rules.
"European consumers use payment cards every day, when they buy food or clothes or make purchases online. By preventing merchants from shopping around for better conditions offered by banks in other Member States, Mastercard's rules artificially raised the costs of card payments, harming consumers and retailers in the EU," said Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy.
Mastercard is the second largest card scheme in the European Economic Area (EEA) in terms of consumer card issuing and value of transactions. Under the MasterCard scheme, banks offer card payments-related services under common card brands, Mastercard and Maestro. Mastercard acts as a platform through which issuing banks provide cardholders with payment cards, ensure the completion of the card payment transaction and transfer funds to the retailer's bank.
Card payments play a key role in the Single Market, both for domestic transactions and for payments across borders or over the internet. European consumers and businesses make more than half of their non-cash payments through cards.
When a consumer uses a debit or credit card in a shop or online, the bank of the retailer (the "acquiring bank") pays a fee called an "interchange fee" to the cardholder's bank (the "issuing bank"). The acquiring bank passes this fee on to the retailer who includes it, like any other cost, in the final prices for all consumers, even those who do not use cards.
Mastercard's rules obliged acquiring banks to apply the interchange fees of the country where the retailer was located. Prior to 9 December 2015, when the Interchange Fee Regulation introduced caps, interchange fees varied considerably from one country to another in the EEA. As a result, retailers in high-interchange fee countries could not benefit from lower interchange fees offered by an acquiring bank located in another Member State.
In April 2013, the Commission opened a formal antitrust investigation against Mastercard to assess whether these rules on 'cross-border acquiring' were in breach of EU antitrust rules. In July 2015, the Commission issued a Statement of Objections.
The Commission investigation found that because of Mastercard's cross-border acquiring rules retailers paid more in bank services to receive card payments than if they had been free to shop around for lower-priced services. This led to higher prices for retailers and consumers, to limited cross-border competition and to an artificial segmentation of the Single Market.
On this basis, the Commission concluded that Mastercard's rules prevented retailers from benefitting from lower fees and restricted competition between banks cross border, in breach of EU antitrust rules. The infringement ended when Mastercard amended its rules in view of the entry into force of the Interchange Fee Regulation.
As a result, the Commission decided to impose a fine on Mastercard.
Cooperation with Mastercard
Mastercard cooperated with the Commission by acknowledging the facts and the infringements of EU competition rules.
The Commission granted Mastercard a 10% fine reduction in return for this cooperation.Further information on this type of cooperation can be found on the Commission's Competition website.
The fine was set on the basis of the Commission's 2006 Guidelines on fines (see IP/06/857 release and MEMO/06/256). In setting the level of fines, the Commission took into account several factors, including the value of sales relating to the infringement, the gravity of the infringement and its duration, as well as the fact that Mastercard cooperated with the Commission during the investigation.
The fine imposed by the Commission on Mastercard amounts to €570 566 000.


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The only thing kids like more than playing is playing with their food. Food crafts are a great way to get your child interested in cooking, baking, and food in general, so here is a list of 10 food crafts we love that will cure both hunger and boredom!
10. Creamed Honey Apple Dippers
This is the perfect afternoon snack and craft for your little one. Plus, it's on the healthier side of things, so you can feel good about them stuffing their face with these delicious dippers!
8. Rainbow Bread and Edible Paint
While you probably don't want to feed your child edible sugary "paint" every day, this is a fun craft that allows them to flex their artistic muscles. Not a fan of white bread? Try letting them paint on cookies, cupcakes, or pancakes!
6. Edible Marshmallow Slime
Slime is a huge trend amongst school-age kids right now. But a lot of the ingredients used in them can be toxic and damaging to little hands! The solution? Make it safe and edible! Kids play with their food regardless, so you might as well make an activity out of it.
4. DIY Rock Candy
Do you have a budding scientist with a sweet tooth? This is such a fun craft to do! I know I did this tasty experiment a few times during my childhood and always enjoyed checking on it every day for a couple weeks before enjoying the fruit (candy?) of my labor.
2. Rainbow S'mores Dip
This dip is perfect for sharing after dinner or on a family night. And it really brings new meaning to taste the rainbow!


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The right sleeping bag can make all the difference when looking for a restful night's sleep, whether planning for an outdoor winter adventure or camping in the Australian summer. In this guide, we will take you through the key features and important considerations you need to keep in mind when buying the best sleeping bag to suit your needs. From the best lightweight cold weather sleeping bag to the best lightweight summer sleeping bag and many more.
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Page Contents
- 1 Comparison chart for the best sleeping bag 2020
- 2 The Best Sleeping Bags of 2020
- 3 What is a sleeping bag?
- 4 Why you need a good quality sleeping bag?
- 5 Detailed 2020 Sleeping Bag Reviews
- 5.7 SEA TO SUMMIT ASCENT 3 Aciii DOWN SLEEPING BAG REVIEW
- 6 What to look for when buying a Sleeping Bag
- 7 Season Ratings
- 8 Temperature Ratings
- 9 Insulation Types
- 10 Popular Bag Shapes
- 11 Bag Length
- 12 Other Key Features
- 13 Different types of Sleeping Bags
- 14 How to Roll a Sleeping Bag
- 15 Final thoughts on the Best Sleeping Bag 2020
Comparison chart for the best sleeping bag 2020
Finding the best sleeping bag to suit your needs can be difficult. Whether your looking for the best lightweight sleeping bag for hiking Australia, or cold weather sleeping bag, there is a sleeping bag to suit all outdoor situations.
To help you choose, we've listed the best sleeping bags of 2020 available for easy comparison along with the main features they provide. To sort the table, click the column heading.
|Sleeping Bag
|Rating (/5)
|Item Price
|Marmot Trestles 15-9c Compact women's
|Women's Specific Fit
3D Hood Construction
Full Length Zipper
|Roman Palm Lite Ultra Compact Hooded
|Ultra Light
Insufil Thermo inner
700 grams
Fits in Palm of hand
|Explore Planet Earth Cocoon Micro Zero
Polyester lining
|Marmot Trestles 30 Sleeping Bag
|100% Polyester
3D hood
Stash Pocket
|Vango Nitestar Alpha 300 Quad Sleeping Bag
|Small internal pocket
100% polyester 190T
Larger design
|Roman Palm Passport -5° Sleeping Bag
|Thermo Insufil
Weight – 1.6kg
|Sea To Summit Ascent 3 Aciii Down Sleeping Bag
|DUCK Down filling
Dual cord adjustment
Security pocket
|Sea to Summit Spark Ultralight Down Sleeping Bag
|ULTRA-DRY Down
Fast Drying
Repels moisture
|Sea to Summit Trek 1 TKI Down Sleeping Bag
|Internal hood drawcord
Side block baffle
Separate foot zip
|Caribee Safari Double Sleeping Bag
|Internal security pocket
Nylon shell
Two person size
|30D DWR Nylon shell
and 20D Nylon lining
|Darche Cold Mountain 1400 Canvas Sleeping Bag
|300gsm dual layer
Internal pocke
Dual zipper
|Klymit KSB 20 Down Sleeping Bag
|White Duck Down
Stash Pocket
Mummy Hood
|Sierra Designs Nitro 800 Fill Dridown Ultralight
|Draft-dodger collar
Anti-snag zipper tracks
PFC-Free Fill DriDown
The Best Sleeping Bags of 2020
Here's a reference list – see all sleeping bag reviews below!
- Marmot Trestles 15-9c Compact women's
- Roman Palm Lite Ultra Compact Hooded
- Explore Planet Earth Cocoon Micro Zero
- Marmot Trestles 30 Sleeping Bag
- Vango Nitestar Alpha 300 Quad Sleeping Bag
- Roman Palm Passport -5° Sleeping Bag
- Sea To Summit Ascent 3 Aciii Down Sleeping Bag
- Sea to Summit Spark Ultralight Down Sleeping Bag
- Sea to Summit Trek 1 TKI Down Sleeping Bag
- Caribee Safari Double Sleeping Bag
- Sea to Summit Basecamp 2 BCII Sleeping Bag
- Darche Cold Mountain 1400 Canvas Sleeping Bag
- Klymit KSB 20 Down Sleeping Bag
- Sierra Designs Nitro 800 Fill Dridown Ultralight Sleeping Bag
What is a sleeping bag?
A sleeping bag is essentially a lightweight insulated quilt that often has a zipper or other means of closing and which functions as a portable bedding in situations such as hiking, camping, climbing, and hill walking. The primary purpose of best ultralight sleeping bag is to provide thermal insulation and warmth through its synthetic insulation.
The best sleeping bags typically have water-repellent or water-resistant covers that protect against moisture penetration, light precipitation, and wind chill to some extent, but you might need a tent for additional protection against the elements. The best budget ultralight sleeping bag is also usually cushioned, but you might also need a camp cot or a sleeping pad in addition to this cushioning. The bottom section may also be moderately water repellent.
Sleeping bags come in a wide range of models and designs for different uses. Lightly insulated sleeping bags are designed for use during summer camping while the heavily insulated models are suitable for cold weather use. As you would expect, the heavily insulated, lightweight top quality sleeping bags are more expensive compared to the lightly insulated models.
Why you need a good quality sleeping bag?
At the end of an action-packed day outdoors, there is nothing more comforting than crawling into a high quality, well-cushioned sleeping bag for a well-deserved sleep. Proper sleeping is probably the next most important aspect after shelter. Inadequate sleep can affect you physically and mentally and dampen the fun of your camping getaway.
The last thing you want is planning your adventure, putting energy into parking, drive hundreds of kilometres only to end each camping day tired and grumpy. You need a good quality sleeping bag that will absorb all the bumps, bruises, dents and pricks that nature will throw your way during your daytime activities. The perfect lightweight sleeping bag needs to be resilient, and capable of being stuffed and re-stuffed repeatedly without compromising its physical integrity, especially for the down models.
The best quality sleeping bag will also be able to protect you against the chill, wind, moisture and light precipitation. If you're right about the quality, chances are it will be considerably durable and will serve you for many years before you think about replacing it.
The best quality sleeping bags designed for serious campers and hikers also tend to be tough but lightweight. After all, the idea of carrying a sleeping bag is to help you save on space and cut down the weight of your camping equipment. Most high-quality sleeping bags can easily fit in the bottom compartment of a standard hiking backpack.
Detailed 2020 Sleeping Bag Reviews
The benefits and importance of a sleeping bag are indisputable, and when embarking on a trip, it's one of the most important decisions you will have to make. Good quality sleeping bags are crucial for safety, comfort, and warmth, and will help your body perform better while in the outdoors.
Today, we will be looking at a range of top sleeping bags based on quality, portability, warmth factor, durability, size, price and many other factors we talk about in our guide on how to choose the best sleeping bags. So whatever weather condition you're headed to, you can be sure to find the best all round sleeping bag that will fit within your budget.
The Marmot Trestles 15 is a women-specific sleeping bag that comes with heavy synthetic material. It's designed to accommodate and fit a woman's body in order to provide extra insulation and warmth in the feet and hood areas. The wave construction with overlapping shingles of insulation has a combined effect of preventing cold spots. In addition, a blend of polyester and hollow fibres provide warmth, loft and compressibility.
This bag comes with some very resourceful features to sustain your stay in cold, wet weather while mountaineering, backpacking or river rafting. The new women's model has an improved fabric in addition to updated style lines to maximise comfort. The bag is designed for 3-season backpacking, it's relatively lightweight and packs excellent, and like most synthetic sleeping bags, it will continue to provide insulation even when wet. With an EN (European Norm) comfort rating of -9º C, you can expect worry-free 3-season adventures into the mountains.
The 3D hood features drawcords which allow you to cinch the hood and have it envelop your head for extra warmth. Additionally, there is an insulated draft collar that prevents heat from escaping. Most users appreciate the 2-way, dual side zippers on this bag as they allow them to easily get in and out of it. You also get a stash pocket for keeping your nighttime essentials.
The Marmot Trestles 15 might not be the most lightweight synthetic sleeping bag on the market, but it perfectly makes it up in warmth, comfort, compactness, and versatility and is one of the best sleeping bags for women.
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Roman palm lite ultra-compact hooded sleeping bag is touted as one of the smallest and lightest sleeping bag in its class. It's so compact it can literally fit in your palm when packed down. This compact sleeping bag comes with lab-tested accurate temperature ratings, which means you know exactly what to expect when buying it. But you might be wondering, is a sleeping bag this light and small inefficient in the wilderness?
Well, don't let the compact size fool you, the Palm Lite Ultra Compact comes with a Thermaspace lining which is breathable, lightweight but extremely efficient at reflecting body heat back inside, preventing heat loss. It has sufficient lining to insulate you while keeping you comfy at the same time, thanks to the premium Insufil Thermo inner fill.
Like all the Roman sleeping bags, this one too comes with tough SBS zippers with the anti-snag systems and conveniently placed small pockets for your phone, iPod or MP3.
Features and Specs in Summary
Weight –700 grams
Size – (180+30) x 70cm x 55
Fill –Thermo Insufil 50g/m2 x 2
Shell – Nylon Diamond ripstop 280T
Lining – Silktex 75D/210T micro-weave pongee
Styling – Tapered rectangular
Anti-Snag System
Compact and lightweight
Outer lining –Soft-touch nylon
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The Explore Planet Earth brand was established in 2004, and with over 14 years of experience in the travel and adventure industry, you can trust they understand the trade inside out. The company specialises in making products for camping, travelling, commuting and pretty much anything that will facilitate your outdoor adventure.
The micro zero sleeping bag was designed for outdoor adventures in cold conditions. The compressibility and lightness allow you to take it on an adventure to any part of the world. The bag features a Maxotherm filling which ensures that you stay protected from harsh elements and remain warm at all times. The Silverthorn lining is a clever addition that reflects back your body heat ensuring that you don't lose any heat.
The mummy design featuring tapered feet and the hood area further works hard to keep your heat in. Weighing only 1.2kgs, it can be effortlessly tacked in the bottom compartment of your backpack and you will still have plenty of room for other items. The Polyester exterior lining also means that it can still insulate you even when wet. And the 210cm x 75cm x 55cm can accommodate any average adult without losing comfort and functionality.
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Marmot is no new name in the camping and outdoor space. The company manufactures a range of innovative outdoor products including backpacks, tents, clothing, and of course, sleeping bags. Considering they have been in the industry since 1974, you can tell they will add a wealth of experience and innovation into your outdoor adventures.
Marmot Trestles 30 Sleeping Bag is an all-purpose bag designed with both casual weekend hikers and wilderness warriors in mind. You will mostly appreciate the warmth provided by the Marmot's SpiraFil LT synthetic high loft insulation. The 3D hood and wave construction adds to both your comfort and warmth on those cold nights out there. Here is a quick look at the main features;
Features and Specs in Summary
Weight –1507g
Main materials –70D 100% Polyester 2.2 oz/yd
Insulation –SpiraFil LT for Maximum warmth and durability
Lining: 70D 100% Polyester 2.2 oz/yd
3D Footbox increases the insulation and comfort
Full Length Locking YKK Two Way Zipper
Stash Pocket
Wave Construction for Maximum Loft and Warmth,
3D Hood Construction
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If you had a chance to go through our Vango tent reviews, you probably already know that Vango is a big name when it comes to adventure and outdoor products. If you need a little more wiggle room or you're of a heavier built, you will appreciate the extra leg room and additional width provided by the Vango Nitestar Alpha 300 Quad Sleeping Bag – Excalibur.
The bag features Off-set double layer construction which eliminates cold spots that typically occur along the stitch lines. While it provides some wiggle room, the Nitestar Alpha 300 still manages to compress into a small, lightweight pack for those looking for something compact to carry along.
Features and Specs in Summary
Weight –2.0kg
Fill Type – Insulite Alpha
Ext Chest Width –80cm
Max User Height –190cm
Design style – Square
Off-set double layer construction
100% polyester 190T – comfy, snug and breathable
Shell – Diamond embossed Polair polyester
Small internal pocket
Zip guard with anti-catch piping
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If you love what the Palm Lite Ultra Compact bag has to offer but would rather have something puffier, then the Roman Palm Passport -5° Sleeping Bag might be your best pick. The Passport -5° is an equally small, lightweight and compact bag for hikers and backpackers who mind their grams. It comes with LH and RH zips that allow you to join another bag to form a double sleeping bag.
While it's a relatively small and lightweight model, the Palm Passport -5° still offers sufficient comfort and insulation –like the Palm Lite Ultra Compact bag we reviewed earlier, this one also features breathable and lightweight Thermaspace lining that reflects your body heat back to prevent heat loss. For the comfort, lightweight, compactness and excellent insulation, you can be sure of your value for money once you get your hands in this.
Features and Specs in Summary
Weight – 1.6kg
Size –210 x 75cm
Fill –Thermo Insufil 180g/m2
Shell – Nylon Diamond Ripstop 280T
Lining – Silktex 75D/210T micro-weave pongee
Zippers – (2)Nylon full-length Auto Lock
Design Styling – Tapered rectangular
Tapered bottom – for more warmth at feet
Anti-Snag System
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SEA TO SUMMIT ASCENT 3 Aciii DOWN SLEEPING BAG REVIEW
Search online for "Top 5 camping tents/sleeping bags/backpacks …. etc." and you will not miss an item or two from the Sea To Summit brand. The Ascent 3 Aciii is a versatile, comfortable, warm, and lightweight sleeping bag that will literally stick with you from the sea to the summit, with no compromise in performance. This model offers a little more wiggle room than the traditional mummy bag while still being efficient in insulation.
The top third of the bag features a half zip on the right side that offers additional ventilation and little more freedom for your arms. If you need a little more warmth, simply close all the zips and lock them in place. The 3D hood and panelled footbox are welcome enhancements for those extra-cold nights. If you've ever used any Sea To Summit outdoor product, you probably already know that they don't cut corners when it comes to Quality, comfort, convenience, and performance.
Features and Specs in Summary
Weight –1325 g
Recommended user height –up to 183 cm
Shell –100% Nylon
Lining – 100% Nylon
Primary Filling Material –DUCK Down
Design style – Tapered rectangular shape
Free-Flow half right side for movement freedom and ventilation
Generously sized hood
Dual cord adjustment for maximum warmth retention
Security pocket
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This is probably the smallest, lightest, high-performance sleeping bag in its category. The Sea to Summit Spark 1 weighs just about 350g and literally packs down to a tiny package that fits in a side pocket of a standard backpack. The sleeping bag is specifically designed for campers and climbers who are desperate to cut down on both weight and volume. And the best thing is that it does so without compromising on warmth and comfort.
If you're wondering what makes this bag so lightweight yet so effective, here is why. It uses a 15D lining and micro-weight 10D shell, super quality, moisture-repelling 850+ loft down and a ⅓ length YKK zipper. The zipper, shell, and lining combined weigh less than the internal insulation. The lining and shell feel delicate and soft, but not brittle, so you don't have to worry about anything breaking under normal use.
The Summit Spark 1 cold weather sleeping bag delivers unexpected performance to offer you the necessary warmth and comfort throughout the night. Due to low volume and weight, you could also use it as a liner bag to boost the warmth of your main, larger sleeping bag in frigid winter temperatures.
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Sea to Summit seeks to redefine the industry standards of the down sleeping bags by offering quality and fill with their internationally tested down. The TREK 1 incorporates premium 650 loft down and 2D PermaShell fabric to offer exceptional warmth and comfort in a rather classic fashion. The 3D side wall also means that the down will loft to the very last inch of the edge of the bag.
The Sea to Summit Trek 1 comes with a spacious, easily accessible security pocket located on the inside; ideal for securing passports and other valuables. Most users prefer the Trek 1 for adventure travel, globe-trotting and backpacking. The semi-rectangular design is a perfect compromise between the spacious rectangular design and the snug and warm mummy design. Its full-length zipper allows you to open this bag out into a full duvet that you can use in warm weather and indoors.
Other clever features include differential cut shell, 60/40 fill ratio, laundry bag, mesh storage cell, side block baffle and cushioned internal drawcords for the hood. So if you can't handle the snug and restrictive nature of the mummy sleeping bag designs, then this might just be your best option.
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For those of you who love to cuddle side by side during outdoor adventures, the Caribee Safari double sleeping bag is designed for you. It's a high-quality wide sleeping bag that can comfortably accommodate two people. The new model comes with 0-degree temperature rating, draft tubes to minimise heat loss, zippered entry and exit on both sides, an oversized carry-bag and a comfortable cotton top.
The bag measures 210 cm by 170cm and features anti-snag Dual zippers for quick egress and ingress and square stitching design that hold the synthetic fill from moving to provide uniform coverage of the fill. The inside is filled with what they call Tech-Loft insulation fiber to keep you and your camping partner warm.
The nylon shell makes this bag suitable for use in humid conditions, and given that it comes with synthetic filling, you don't have worry about it holding on to moisture. The internal lining is designed using comfort cotton coupled with a draft tube for maximum comfort and insulation. You also get internal security pockets for stashing your valuables. So if you're headed out camping as a couple, this sleeping bag will still provide the family like feeling even in the outback.
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If you're into Sea to Summit sleeping bags but didn't quite like the restrictive designs of our previous two recommendations, then this model might just be your best bet, and here is why. The Sea to Summit Basecamp 2 sleeping bag is designed with comfort in mind. It has a contoured rectangular design, or what some would call pod design, which comfortably accommodates users who like to curl up or stretch out full length while asleep. It's also a perfect choice for a restless sleeper who often turns and tosses throughout the night.
The Basecamp is also designed to work with Sea to Summit's Aeros Pillows and Air Sprung Cell hiking mats to create a comprehensive and ultra–comfort sleep system. This particular model promises to stick with you whichever way the weather turns. If it gets too cold, simply zip yourself in and pull tight the internal drawcord. If the weather turns steamy, then you can unzip it a little or vent the feet to keep yourself cool and comfortable.
But you're not just buying a sleeping bag, this bag can be easily transformed into a svelte summer quilt. Overall, this sleeping bag is pretty lightweight and after carrying it around for a while, you will even forget you had it.
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Like the Sea to Summit Basecamp model above, the Darche cold mountain sleeping bag is designed for users who prefer extra room and a little more comfort. The jumbo size is designed with an adventurer, tourer, fisherman, campers and all-around outdoor tent enthusiast in mind.
This particular model comes with a Dual Zip system, suitable for entry and exit from either side. It also allows two bags to be mated into one supersized bag. The toe end features a zip that you can unzip for extra coolness and ventilation on warmer nights.
The Cold Mountain jumbo features a versatile modular construction that eliminates cold spots. The floating lower layer filling and top fixed layer filling ensures even insulation and distribution of warmth. With a cold comfort rating, baffle collar, internal pockets, compression bag and anti-snag zippers, this floating bag can cater for both beginners and the wildest and most adventurous outdoor fans alike. A top choice if you are looking for the best canvas sleeping bag.
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The Klymit KSB 20 uses a 20 D nylon shell and 650 plus duck down that compresses pretty well. The bag also comes with an inside pocket that can secure your valuables, but it's pretty small, maybe due to the overall "petite" design of the bag itself.
The stretch baffle system is one of the best selling features of this bag. It features horizontal sections that are sewn together using elastic threads to make the bag "Ultra stretchy". The oversized foot box adds comfort and allows you to stretch your tired muscles while inside the sleeping. The bag might look restrictive as you would expect with any mummy design, however, its stretchy nature makes it unexpectedly roomy, and comfortable. The breathable shell fabric also helps the bag dry faster in the event of any condensation.
The lofty, light and warm Klymit KSB 20 down bag is designed for 3-season backpacking. It delivers remarkable warmth for its weight and can withstand considerable abuse for years thanks to its unparalleled durability. The over-stuffed box at the rear end, insulated mummy hood, flexible baffles, and draft collar all work together to reduce heat loss for additional thermal efficiency. Pair it with a decent sleeping pad and you have an excellent sleep system.
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With a water-resistant treated down material, lightweight at 1.4 kilograms and classic snag mummy cut, the Nitro UL 800 sleeping bag is a great packable option for those cold-weather mountainous adventures.
The fibers and feathers of duck down that makes up the filling of this bag are renowned for their compressible properties and efficiency in heat retention while offering a soft and comfortable feel. The down filling in this bag utilises an innovative DriDown polymer application that ensures that it doesn't easily absorb moisture or lose its insulation ability in humid conditions. The 15D nylon rip-stop shell additionally protects the interior of the bag from precipitation and moisture.
The bag's mummy design also contributes to heat retention by eliminating dead spots while keeping the overall weight of the bag to the minimum There is also an ergonomic hood which also minimises heat loss while keeping your head comfortable and warm. If you're looking for the top sleeping bags for backpacking, this classic mummy design is remarkably lightweight and yet affordable, the Sierra Designs Nitro 800 might just be your best choice.
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What to look for when buying a Sleeping Bag
While backpacking, one of the most important items to consider is the sleeping bag. When choosing the bag, most people look for is comfort and resilience. So, what qualities do you look for in the best sleeping bag? Australia has a diverse climate, from the rugged outback with scorching heat to snow capped mountains. Here are some of the most important things to look for when choosing the best sleeping bags for backpacking.
Season Ratings
Sleeping bag season ratings are meant to make it easier for you to choose the best bag for the season. The main ratings hear are summer, three-Season, and winter.
Summer: Summer sleeping bags, as you would expect, are suitable for temperatures starting from 30ºC and higher and make a great choice for camping in regional Queensland. They are usually lightweight because they require less insulation and can easily fit into a tiny packing space. Sleeping bags with good quality zippers often have full-length zippers that allow you to open them up completely for ventilation when the night gets steamy. Most of them are quite simple since you will most likely not need things like the draft collar or the hood.
Three-Season: Three-Season rated sleeping bags are best suited for temperatures starting from 20ºC and above. They are ideal for Autumn and Spring trips, as well as summer when camping in the high cold mountains. Most three-season bags come with additional features to help you combat colder temperatures. So you will find things like cinch-able hoods, zipper draft tubes, and draft collars.
Winter: The cold weather sleeping bags are heavily insulated, puffy looking bags that can shield you against the cold and moisture in temperatures from around 20ºC and below. They also have all the features of the three-season bags including zipper draft tubes, cinch-able hoods, and draft collars, in addition to heavier insulation. Winter bags tend to be quite bulky (because of the insulation), and so you might want to invest in a good compression sack.
Temperature Ratings
Sleeping bags come with temperature ratings, which is an indication of the minimum temperature that a particular bag is designed to handle. These ratings should, however, be taken with a pinch of salt, because there is currently no universal, standardised method for determining ratings. This means the claims about how much warmth the bag can handle are not always up to standard, but in most cases, they are realistic.
There is, however, one standardised rating knows as the EN 13537 that has been widely adopted in Europe and is now being accepted and adopted in Australia, U.S., and other areas as well. The rating system uses the following ratings;
Upper limit: Denotes the highest temperature at which a standard/average man can have a comfortable sleep without excessive sweating.
Comfort: Denotes the lowest temperature at which a standard/average woman can have a comfortable sleep without excessive sweating.
Lower limit: Denotes the lowest temperature at which a standard/average man can have a comfortable sleep without excessive sweating.
Since there is no universal rating system yet, the best you can do is to use these ratings as a starting point, then let your instinct guide you towards what you feel suits you.
Insulation Types
This is one of the tough little decisions you will have to make too. But luckily, you only have two main options to choose from; down and synthetic. Here is a quick look at each of the two.
Down: Down insulation is the most efficient and lightest you can get in the market. It's also very compressible (which saves you some packing space) and retains its loftiness and puffiness, and hence its insulation power for longer compared to synthetics. Down bags are generally more costly compared to synthetics, but this price will depend on the fill-power. Fill-power here refers to a way of rating down quality and it ranges from 600 to 900. All you need to understand here is that the warmest down is the loftiest, so the higher the rating the warmer your sleeping bag will be.
Synthetic: Synthetic sleeping bags come in many different designs and are generally less expensive compared to down. Synthetics are generally non-allergenic and can insulate even when wet, which makes them the best choice when camping in damp climates. If you're on budget or simply going out for casual adventurers, the synthetics might be ideal for you. Just keep in mind that they offer a little less warmth and might be a bit bulkier when compressed. But still, you can get good quality synthetic bags that are more compressible and feel soft.
Down/Synthetic Combination: Newer sleeping bag models now combine synthetic and down fill. This hybrid design offers the benefits of both materials and eliminates some of the downsides. You will find some hybrid designs blending the two materials throughout the bag, and in other cases, the lofty down material may be on top and the durable synthetic on the bottom.
Popular Bag Shapes
Sleeping bags come in different shapes and cuts, each crafted to appeal to different types of adventurers. Here are some of the most common shapes and designs and best sleeping bags for camping.
Mummy: Mummy sleeping bags have a tapered cut through the feet and legs, giving it maximum thermal efficiency. The primary job of any sleeping bag is to contain the heat your body generates and the smaller the interior space, the more efficient the bag is. Although most mummy bags have plenty of room through the torso and shoulders, broader campers and restless sleepers might want to choose an alternative cut. Generally, mummy bags are smaller and lightweight.
Rectangular: This design doesn't have a taper through the legs, it's rectangular in shape, and offers maximum room and comfort. The bags are however not very thermally efficient and are often used for indoor sleepovers and backyard camping, or during summer adventures. If you have two bags with compatible zippers, you can easily mate them to form a double size bed.
Semi-rectangular: Semi-rectangular sleeping bags are a compromise between the rectangular and the mummy shapes. They are ideal for campers who can't handle the confinement of the mummy designs but need a little more warmth than what the rectangular bag can offer.
Bag Length
Length is also a very important aspect when choosing your bag. Bags come in different lengths, and you might find them labeled short or X-Long. The sizes will differ depending on the manufacturer and gender. To choose the correct sleeping bag size, review the bags specs and a check the listed height to see that it will fit you.
Other Key Features
Baffles: These are compartments in the bag that hold the filler material for even distribution.
Inner Linings: Polyester and fine nylon linings are the most common materials used to line most sleeping bags. Cotton flannel can also be used. But while cotton is breathable and lightweight, it traps moisture and is not the best option in moist, damp conditions.
Zipper: Two-way way zippers can be easily opened when you need ventilation, they can be either full length or just halfway. A zipper with a zip baffle can prevent heat loss and keep you a little warmer.
Hood: Some of the heat is lost through the head, so if you're headed camping in the cold mountains, a shaped hood with a cord closure can help keep the heat in.
Draft Collar: A draft collar, which seats at the base of the hood, prevents the loose heat while keeping out the cold around shoulders and neck.
Different types of Sleeping Bags
As you already know by now, there are different types of sleeping bags all with different unique added advantages that make them suitable for certain occasions. Here are the most common types you will get on the market.
The double-wide bags, also known as couple sleep bags, are most preferred by couples because they offer home-like sleep even when out in the wilderness. They are specifically designed for two people and some include an extra cushioning around the shoulder and head area to act as a pillow. Some double bags can unzip to form two separate individual bags.
Bag designed for women
Women's bodies have different physiological features compared to men, so manufacturers have designed sleeping bags specifically for women. Women's bags tend to be warmer than men's, and are shaped to comfortably accommodate a woman's frame. Typical women's bags are wide at the hips and narrow the shoulders, and should be lighter and less bulky.
Body-shaped sleeping bags
This might look a little wired at first as it resembles a space suit. But once you try it on, you might not want to get out of it. Body-shaped models often have legs and arms; you can easily slip in it and walk around or sit by the fireplace. It provides maximum comfort and mobility, and wraps around your body to keep you warm.
Pod-shaped sleeping bags
This type of sleeping bags provide enough room for unrestricted body movement. They are also very comfortable as they enable you to curl up in your favourite position or turn. They might look like mummy bags, but they aren't as fitting, snug and restrictive. You can move and wriggle about. They are however not as warm as the mummy bag.
Kids sleeping bags
Sleeping bags for kids are often lightweight, compact and easy to pack. Most of them also have built-in sleeves at the bottom to hold the sleeping pad in place. Comfort is important to your kid, so see if you can get a design with pockets that allow you to add a pillow in it. Additionally, be sure to check that the size is not too small and restrictive or too wide and bulky.
How to Roll a Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bags when properly packed take up very little space. For anyone unfamiliar with exactly how to roll a sleeping bag so it fits back in it's carry bag this video has tips on the correct procedure to ensure it fits.
Final thoughts on the Best Sleeping Bag 2020
That's pretty much all you need to know when buying sleeping bags. When you head out to buy the best sleeping bag, first determine whom you're buying for, the conditions under which it will be used, season, materials, shape and designs and personal preferences.
Weigh all the pros and cons of each design before you make your final decision. Remember, the best sleeping bag can serve you for years if you choose the right one and maintain it appropriately.
As promised, in our sleeping bag recommendations we've tried to include different sleeping bags with varying designs, materials, colours, sizes and price range. We even managed to sneak in the double size sleeping bag for those who would like to experience the outdoors as a couple. Most sleeping bags range from $50 to $500 depending on the features, brand, and quality.
If you like any of the sleeping bags listed here, feel free to click through, learn more about it. Whether your taking that trip in your own backyard or heading out backing through the mountains in Thailand you're sure to find the right sleeping bag to suit your travel style.


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Tesla promises 0-60 in five.6 seconds, a 300 mile rage, 45 minute charge and room for top! All this for an estimated $50k. The value tag still seems a lot hefty in my opinion - albeit hugely less expensive than the present 6-figure roadster - however the cool factor of your power daily driver has me just silly with commitment.
The Leaf accelerates kind of like a V-6 powered vehicle and also capable of speeds a whole lot 90 Mile per hour. Although Nissan has not put a value tag on a Leaf however saying that the car will be going to priced love a normal family sedan. The time a first step in incorporate different marketing methods of electric cars and Nissan is approximately getting hanging around. If these types of smart these kind of are developing a fresh electric that performs in the 300 mile range.
That's why, Nissan-Renault is working on several all electric sedans that should cost around $20,000.00 and travel 100 to 125 miles on the full invoice for. They will be available between 2011, or 2012.
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Organized: Japan Management Association, 日本能率協会(JMA) 第3回プロセス産業向けASEAN販路開拓支援プログラムinインドネシア: http://www.jma.or.jp/asia/process/ Schedule: 2017/Feb/21-23 Cooperated: Society of Chemical Engineers Japan, ENN-net Engineering Network, Co-organized: BIPC, Embassy of Indonesia, Univ. Indonesia. Committee Chair: Kohei Ogawa (Former Vice-President of Tokyo Inst. Tech.) Advisor: Wuled Lenggoro (TUAT and SCEJ) > Brochure/Flyer in PDF JMA is one of Japan's oldest and largest economic organizations.
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NEWLY JOINED: * T. Fujii .....Bachelor student * Sarocha Wongkamchan .....from Applied Physics, King Mongkut's Univ. of Technology Thonburi (Bangkok): AIMS exchange program bachelor student. (October 2016 updated) * T. Fujii .....Bachelor student * Y. Asanuma .....Bachelor student * S. Azuhata .....Bachelor student * R. Hogaki .....Bachelor student * R. Kuroda .....Master's student * K. Hattori .....Master's… Continue reading New students: joined in Oct. 2016
Visitors from AIMS universities (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand)
Related to AIMS program between ASEAN and TUAT, four faculty members from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, visited our lab. Dr. Andi Isra Mahyuddin (Former Dean) Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Dr. Estiyanti Ekawati Engineering Physics Program Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Dr. Mohd. Ghazali Mohd. Nawawi (Vice Dean) Department of Chemical… Continue reading Visitors from AIMS universities (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand)
TUAT, AIMS students in Bandung (30 Oct. ) インドネシアに留学中の農工大生(5名)
During an international seminar in Bandung, Prof. Lenggoro met four TUAT undergraduate (AIMS) students who are taking a semester at ITB. They are the first generation of a semester exchange students, from Japan to Indonesia. TUAT students are with departments of Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Aeronautical & Aerospace Program. ASEAN関係の記事
AIMS program. Bachelor Student Exchange (One semester). TUAT & ASEAN. Re-Inventing Japan Project. 奨学金付ASEANに留学
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The 12th Annual One Enchanted Evening in Clovis
Oct 27, 2015 10:59AM
● By Brandi Barnett
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasNovember 2015
By Jordan Venema
It's nearly that time of year, when sharper winds and chillier evenings will usher in the holiday season. Pumpkin spice has already arrived, and the leaves have begun to fall, but not until the carols are sung and the cocoa served can we really say, ah, Christmas.
For some, the holiday season begins sooner, and for others a little later, but in Old Town Clovis the Christmas season comes regularly. Every Thursday before Thanksgiving, the Business Organization of Old Town transforms Old Town Clovis for One Enchanted Evening, an annual tradition entering its 12th year.
This year, the event falls on Nov. 19, and begins at 5pm. As the late fall evenings come more quickly, shop lights and frosted windows will shine all the brighter, welcoming Clovis and Valley residents to a night of eating, drinking and caroling. All in all, the evening is a perfect primer for getting in the Christmas spirit.
"If it's a cold, crisp night, it's a nice thing to do for the fall," says Carole Lester, executive director of the Business Organization of Old Town. "It's a great way to start the season."
With each passing year, One Enchanted Evening has included more businesses and welcomed more guests to Old Town Clovis. "Basically, it used to be a cookies-and-punch kind of evening, and an evening that guests could come out and see the decorated stores," says Lester. "It's grown significantly over the last few years."
Anywhere between 5,000 and 8,000 people come out to follow the luminaries from shop to shop, meet with local owners and participate in the free horse-drawn carriage rides.
"I'm always astonished at the lines for the carriage rides," Lester says. "The kids just love it, and it's a great family thing to do." Free rides continue between 1 and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday through the weekend before Christmas.
Overall, Lester says One Enchanted Evening adds up to a pretty magical night. "The arbors are all lit up with lights and hanging stars, Christmas music is piped through a PA system, the carolers go around," Lester says. "Just listening to the jingling of the carriages and the clip-clopping of the horses' hoofs – it gives a whole different feeling."
That feeling is the real allure of One Enchanted Evening: not only the Christmas atmosphere, but also a kind of holiday timelessness. Shop owners and carolers wear Victorian-inspired attire. Choral groups like Jubilation Singers, Gold Note Chorus and Voices United dress up and sing carols. And should Santa arrive, nobody would be surprised to see him walking down the street.
In true Dickensian Christmas fashion, shop owners offer food and drink to whomever walks through their doors. "We have a lot of stores that do really stunning designs for their windows," says Lester, "and a lot of the antique stores – we have 12 or 13 – get way into it." Owners often frost their store windows, and deck their halls with lights and decorations. "They like to see if they can outdo themselves each year," Lester says. "The ante seems to go up each year.
One Enchanted Evening is really the chance to thank the customers who've supported small businesses. And that, says Lester, is the purpose of this event: to say thank you, and to give shops the opportunity "to showcase not just what they've decorated, but what they sell, what they offer, so people will come back and remember to shop local."
There's an added incentive for people visiting these shops during One Enchanted Evening. Every participating shop will offer guests an entry into a drawing; every store visited is an extra ticket toward the free raffle. At the end of the event, three winners will be chosen. Three prizes will be awarded – $250, $150 and $100 "scrips" – which are like "play money" that can be used at participating stores.
As if small towns needed any more charm, ye olde towne of Clovis will get an extra dose on one fall evening. So come all ye faithful and all of good cheer, and celebrate the holiday season for One Enchanted Evening – sing some carols, enjoy a cup of cocoa, bring the family, but Grinches need not apply.
One Enchanted Evening • November 19, 5-8pm
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It's the weekend of my birthday. As you've no-doubt read in other years, I LOVE my birthday. I ascribe to the Sammy Hagar philosophy that your birthday is your own personal New Year—a time of renewal, reflection, and celebration. It bums me out when adults say that birthdays are just for kids or when people act like their birthdays don't matter. What must it be like to not celebrate one's own LIFE? To feel no renewal? It must be very sad.
I've got a lot going on this weekend, partially in celebration, and partially by coincidence. Figured it was worth sharing on the blog.
Friday began with going to work, which usually doesn't serve up much to report since the only people interested in reading about day-to-day insurance jobs are other people who work in insurance, and even THEY get bored with it. But my coworkers PASSED the Friendship Test I'd noted that I was performing in the previous post. I walked in and they'd decorated my cubicle, made brownies, and all signed a card for me. It was nice. Well done, ICS. 🙂
Then last night was the Vincentennial—Vincent Price's 100th birthday. My brother and I watched a (really BAD) documentary about Price and then watched his classic Muppet Show appearance. I am deeply disappointed in both AMC and TCM for letting this event go by unrecognized. For shame.
Although the Vincentennial is not directly related to my birthday, it's still pretty cool to share a star sign with one of my home-town heroes. I don't even mind Vincent getting the lion's share of the attention this year. 🙂
Also last night, Dave and I made a trip to Friar Tuck's in O'Fallon. It's basically a beer/liquor/wine superstore. A little more pricey than I'd like…but often worth it. I picked up some Stone Pale Ale and some O'Dell's Red Ale, both of which I am very excited to try. (Especially the Red Ale, as I've never had an O'Dell product that has been a disappointment. O'Dell makes AMAZING beers, even boasting my favorite American beer–their seasonal Isolation Ale.) But the real story here is that I found my favorite whiskey sitting on their shelves—like a birthday gift from God (and Ireland)—and a litre bottle of Paddy Old Irish Whiskey came home with me. I've only had one small sip of it so far, but it is worth every penny (about $32 worth of pennies, in case you're curious). Click here to see the pic of the discovery and read about it on my Tumblr page.
So Friday was cool.
Today has thusfar been fairly lazy. I slept in (not an unusual occurrence for a Saturday). I am presently watching a Doctor Who marathon on BBC America (which is also not that unusual for a Saturday, now that I think of it). But tonight should be fun.
Tying in with my love of Deadliest Catch, I'm heading out to Gulf Shores (a restaurant) with my family and we're eating fish and whatnot. I'll be having the crab. (And hopefully some calamari!) There will be giving of gifts as well.
Which raises a point. I said above that I love my birthday—and I do. But you know how restaurants have those birthday songs? The staff gathers around the table and sings something loud and intrusive to the other diners, makes the birthday boy/girl wear something stupid and then eat cake they didn't want? That thing? I HATE that. I don't like the attention, I don't like the embarrassment, and I don't like the damn cake. I have asked my father to explain to the waiter/tress that if there is any song or embarrassing outfit of crustaceous ridicule, we will be leaving immediately without paying. I can't stand that crap. As much as I love my birthday, I'm still a naturally shy person (no, seriously) and I don't like unwanted/unrequested attention.
…so barring any ridiculous songs and/or belts made of crawfish, tonight will be fun. (Hoping to cap it off with a Stone Pale Ale and an O'Dell Red!)
Sunday (my actual birthday) is also the day before Memorial Day (in the States). There is a picnic that ALWAYS takes place at my Dad's club that day. Every year. So I'll be at that, drinking something that hopefully isn't a Budweiser product. (Hoping to pick up some Guinness on my way there.) It's usually a good barbecue with good music—as long as no one insists on killing the music while a baseball game is on and thus completely kills the party atmosphere, as has happened in the not-too-distant past. It'll be pretty much an all-day thing, so that'll be how I officially ring in 31.
I'll be sleeping in again on Monday (I'm looking forward to that!) and then I'll be heading to a barbecue that my friend Mike (from the Michael Feldman Group—he's the Michael) is throwing for his musician friends. So that'll be fun too.
Busy holiday, busy birthday!
Hope you're all having fun this weekend too. Enjoy the day off, unless you're one of the suckers who has to work—in which case you should at least be getting holiday pay, so that's still pretty cool.
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The song 's verse [Petronio Alavrez's Composition ] refers to the smiling friendliness , musicality and carino ternura (y) ambiente de sabrosura ( sweetness , tenderness , and delicious ambience) of port residents.
Whoever has ever attempted to translate poetry knows how very difficult it is, both to transmit adequately the message and to recreate the rhyme and rhyme scheme. De Zayas has been remarkably successful in tackling both difficulties. Throughout the book we sense his easy recreation of the mood, the charm, the musicality of the language, and the meter of Rilke's poems.
When the technical problems of finger dexterity have been solved, it is too late to add musicality, phrasing and musical expression . That is why I never practice mechanically. If we work mechanically, we run the risk of changing the very nature of music .
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The Affiliate Hospitality Initiative core group—Patty Hinton, Roxanne Hughes-Wheatland, Manny Hotchkiss, and Bob Short—are compiling a list of Affiliate households that are available to offer hospitality to Maryknollers traveling for work or pleasure. Once the list is completed, we will post the number of potential hosts by geographic area (e.g., Boston, Saint Louis, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, etc.) but no names or addresses. Maryknollers, including Affiliates, requesting hospitality in a given area would contact Bob Short, who will assess the request. If an Affiliate host is available, Bob will have the host contact the interested Maryknoller.
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Gergar new CFO for Duro-Last
Cory L. Gergar is the new chief financial officer for Duro-Last Roofing Inc., officials announced recently.
Gergar will be responsible for all accounting activities including financial analysis, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, compliance and reporting in support of corporate objectives for Duro-Last and its sister companies: Plastatech Engineering, Ltd., EXCEPTIONAL Metals, Creative Impressions, Oscoda Plastics, Inc., and TIP-TOP Screw Manufacturing, Inc.
Gergar is a graduate of Michigan State University where he received his bachelor of arts in accounting. He received his master of science in finance degree from Walsh College, School of Accountancy and Business Administration.
Gergar will be based in Duro-Last's Saginaw Michigan office.