Sleeping bags

For summer camping in the Netherlands, a 2-season sleeping bag (comfort 10-15°C) is usually sufficient. Going in spring or autumn? Then choose a 3-season model. Dutch nights can also cool down in summer, so take something too warm rather than too cold!

The comfort temperature is where you sleep nice and warm. The limit temperature is the minimum at which you are just short of freezing, but comfortable is different. Always choose based on comfort temperature - after all, you want to wake up rested!

Synthetic sleeping bags can usually be machine washed at 30°C with mild detergent. Down sleeping bags need special down detergent. Don't wash too often - spot cleaning is often enough. Drying well is essential!

This varies by model and filling. Down sleeping bags compress best. Synthetic sleeping bags are larger but often more affordable. Check pack size in the product description if packsize is important to you.