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There has been great interest in Cumulus Sleeping Bags in recent years.  if you’ve got one, good choice, if not, read on…

Why Do Cumulus Sleeping Bags Stand-Apart?

What stands Cumulus apart from the down sleeping bag crowd and the reason for us selling their sleeping bags, is their incredible warmth-to-weight ratio, and at a very affordable price.  To follow is some tests and reviews on the Cumulus sleeping bag range, but first a little bit about Cumulus:

About Cumulus Sleeping Bags

From their website, here is a little bit of blurb about cumulus sleeping bags:

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Insulated Jackets

 

Insulated clothing is designed to keep you warm. Simple. Down jackets are one great way of doing this, and are often considered as the ultimate means to stay warm whilst out enjoying the great outdoors.

How do insulated jackets keep you warm?

Insulated jackets help keep you warm by storing air that has been warmed by your body in the insulation in the jacket.  The transfer of heat is important when choosing an insulated jacket, because there are three forms to consider: radiation, conduction and convection.

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What is the best fleece for your outdoor needs?

An important part of the layering system is the fleece jacket or gilet.  Fleece jackets acts as a mid-layer, between the outer-layer (typically a waterproof jacket) and a baselayer (or base layer).  Fleece materials has a wide range of properties and to help learn about the layering system and a fleeces in more detail visit the outdoor clothing help and advice page here.

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