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If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

The first essential needed when it comes to camping or backpacking is the sleeping bag. A good sleeping bag is defined by how well it regulates body temperature to keep you waking up on a brisk ...