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Keeping warm: Fluff your sleeping bag well before bedtime. Use a good ground insulator beneath your sleeping bag. Closed-cell foam works best. Put on fresh, dry clothes before crawling into your bag. Keep your sleeping bag dry. Wear a hat or knit cap to bed.   [guest]

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Overly compressing a down sleeping bag can damage the down, resulting in less loft and, thus, less warmth. For best performance (and maximum life) don't compress sleeping bags when storing. Hang them in the closet.   [guest]

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Sleeping bag liners will add an extra layer of insulation to your bag, as well as helping to keep it clean. Pure silk is best, as it is lighter to carry, and breathes, helping to stop moisture from forming on your body.   thesource (378)

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Cold weather: If you find yourself in very cold weather with a sleeping bag that is not designed for that level of cold, you can do the following:
1. Wear all of your clothes, but with a good "wicking" material close to your skin, that will keep your skin dry by drawing sweat and moisture away from your skin. Avoid cotton. Moisture wicking clothes are made from wool or synthetic materials like nylon, lycra, polyester or a blend of these fabrics.
2. Line the inside of your bag with an emergency aluminium space blanket.
3. Climb inside a large plastic garbage bag, which you carry for such emergencies, or your rain gear. This dramatically reduces evaporative heat loss. But make sure that you keep your skin dry by wearing a good "wicking" layer close to your skin. Don't freeze from perspiration.   thesource (378)

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Temperature rating: Use a sleeping bag that is rated for the temperature in which you'll be using it. Don't use a light summer sleeping bag in the middle of winter.   thesource (378)

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