Vango Planet 50 Sleeping Bag

Suggested Usage or Comfort Rating: Refers to the ideal temperature a sleeping bag should be used in. Gives an indication to the camper of how the sleeping can perform in certain conditions, and which temperatures the bag will be most comfortable in.

Season Rating refers to a sleeping bag's seasonal rating, which essentially explains how many seasons the sleeping bag can be used in across the year.

• 1-2 Season - ideal for warmer Spring nights and Summer use only.
• 2 Season - Ideal for Spring / Summer Use
• 3 Season - Ideal for Spring / Summer / Autumn use.
• 4 Season - could be used all seasons of the year.

Shell Fabric - this refers to the type of fabric used on the exterior fabric layer of the product. Polyester or Cotton are typically the usual choice for outdoor product exteriors.

• Polyester - used on cheaper sleeping bags, and on lighter weight sleeping bags.
• Cotton is softer, and feels warmer, but it is a heavier fabric.

Shell Lining refers to the interior lining of the sleeping bag, which will offer, comfort, warmth and insulation. Brushed polyester or cotton are the typical choices for the interior lining of a sleeping bag.

• Polyester - usually a brushed polyester, which is lightweight and retains warmth.
• Cotton - the much better choice for comfort, but cotton weighs more than polyester.

Synthetic Construction - this refers to the layers of a sleeping bag, how many layers of insulation it has and the type of construction. The more layers, or the thicker the layers, the warmer the bag.

• Single Layers - just one layer of fabric.
• Offset Layers -  two layers of fabric, with the seams offset, to trap the warm air.