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WINTER-SLEEPING BAG [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism
CONT

A good winter-sleeping bag is a necessity, but down isn't the safest choice because it loses all its insulating qualities when it gets wet. Bags filled with about 2 kg of Dacron are less expensive than down bags and are better suited for winter camping.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme
CONT

Un bon sac de couchage d'hiver est absolument indispensable, mais le duvet, quoique chaud et léger, n'est pas à recommander parce que s'il se mouille, il ne réussit pas à sécher et perd toutes ses propriétés isolantes.

Spanish

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