Training Videos + Tests – Neuheiten & Kollektionen von Grüezi bag

Who determines the temperature on the sleeping bags?

indepentent commission indipendent laboratories the company that produces the sleeping bags a climber who tests the sleeping bags

Why is there a EU standard?

to compare all sleeping bags with each other so that the commission can make themselves important

Which temperatures are on the sleeping bag?

What does Comfort Temperature 'T-Comfort' stand for?

at this value a 'standard woman' would most likely not freeze up to this temperature it won't get cold up to this temperature you won't freeze

What does Limit Temperature 'T-Limit' stand for?

up to this temperature it's warm inside the sleeping bag at this value a 'robust man' could sleep, but it gets a little bit cold up to this temperature you won't freeze

What does Extreme Temperature 'T-Extreme' stand for?

from this temperature it's too hot inside the sleeping bag up to this temperature you won't freeze it's a theoretical value with the risk of getting serious injuries of freezing

Why can it be that a customer freezes at the T-comfort value?

the customer sleeps on the wrong surface. An air mattress or camp bed does not insulate. the customer is exhausted from a long tour and hungry the customer is rarely outside in nature and not used to cool temperatures the customer comes from a warm season (summer) to a cold season (winter) the customer comes from a warm country to cold regions the customer is sick the customer lies down cold in the sleeping bag

Which sleeping bag forms do exist?

What's the advantage of a mummy sleeping bag to a blanket sleeping bag and where do you use them?

What's the advantage of a blanket sleeping bag and where do you use them?

What's a Face Baffle?

it's a drawstring on the hood a heat-bugle that fits around your face to help keeping the warmth inside

Why is the hood so important?

to keep the head warm, because the body releases the most heat through the head to keep the head more stable

For what is the neck baffle and do every sleeping bag need one?

closes over the shoulders to keep the warmth inside no, that's only important on sleeping bags that are made for under 0° Celsius

Why is there a pillow pocket?

if you put for example a jacket in it, you have a not-slipping pillow to safely keep your valuables

Why has the zipper on Grüezi bag sleeping bags a curve?

when it gets too warm inside you can put your feet out on top of the sleeping bag it's easier to sew

Which fillings exist?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of synthetic fiber?

Where do you use synthetic fiber?

when you need a cheaper sleeping bag when you need something unsensitive to moisture when you need something lightweight

What are the advantages/disadvantages of down?

it has outstanding insulation abilities it has a small packing size it's a renewable material it's unsensitive to moisture it's harder to clean, because it takes a long time to dry it has a bigger packing size

When do you use down?

when you need a lightweight sleeping bag when you need a sleeping bag with a small packing size when you need something unsensitive to moisture when it gets very cold

What are the advantages/disadvantages of wool?

it has a outstanding sleeping climate it's unsensitive to moisture it's anti-bacterial it has a good packing size it's heavier than down but almost as light as synthetic fiber it's like an natural air-conditioner

When do you use wool?

when you need a robust allround-sleeping bag that can be used everywhere for a better sleeping climate to wake up fitter when you need something more lightweight

What are the advantages/disadvantages of DownWool?

it has a outstanding sleeping climate it's light and has a small packing size it's more unsensitive to moisture than pure down it's anti-bacterial it has outstanding insulation abilities

Why do you need a storage bag?

so that the fillings have more space and last longer to keep the sleeping bag clean so that the sleeping bag gets more air because it looks like higher quality

Should all sleeping bags be stored open and loose?

yes, so they last longer no, synthetic fiber don't need to be stored like that no, just down need to be stored like that

What's so special with compression bags?

they're more colorful for transportation you can use the belt to get even smaller

Should the sleeping bag be rolled for packing in?

yes, so it's better packed no, because you crinkle it at the same spot and the sleeping bag can break faster stuffing in is much faster synthetic sleeping bags have a filling that's glued together and when you stuff it in it can tear apart

Which side goes in first?

the head side the feet side

How to get the sleeping bag compressed?

How to get the sleeping bag compressed? pull the belt press the compression bag (so the air can escape) and then pull the belts downwards

What's the difference between compression bag and storage bag?

the compression bag is perfect for transportation the storage bag is perfect if you keep your sleeping bag at home doesn't matter where you store your sleeping bag

How to wash wool sleeping bags properly?

in the washing machine with wool detergent at 30°C on the wool washing mode (sleeping bag turned inside out) in the washing machine on the delicate mode (sleeping bag turned inside out) spinng the wool sleeping bags after washing with max. 600 rotations

How to wash down sleeping bags properly?

in the washing machine with down detergent with max. 600 rotations (sleeping bag turned inside out) and then drying gently with tennis balls in a dryer only from a professional cleaning service in the washing machine with gently washing mode and powder detergent

How to wash synthetic sleeping bags properly?

just put it in the washing machine in the washing machine with wool detergent on the delicate mode (sleeping bag turned inside out) only spin with max. 600 rotations

How to wash DownWool sleeping bags properly?

in the washing machine with down detergent and on the wool washing mode at max. 30°C (sleeping bag turned inside out) and then drying gently with tennis balls in the dryer only from a professional cleaning service in the washing machine with gently washing mode and powder detergent

Why is DownWool more insensitive to moisture than regular down?

it's a mixture with synthetic fibers the down is impregnated the wool part absorbs the moisture

Which advantage has DownWool compared to regular down feather?

DownWool is climate regulating DownWool is washable DownWool is more light-weight

Is DownWool heavier than regular down?

DownWool is much heavier DownWool is more light-weight Compared to a similar sleeping bag of a comfort range around 0°C it's approx. 30g heavier

Has DownWool a bigger packing size?

DownWool has the same packing size as down feather DownWool has a little bit bigger packing size than down feather DownWool has a much bigger packing size than down feather

When do you use DownWool?

when it should be light-weight and you want good sleeping climate when it gets moist but not too wet at lakes and seas where you have a high humidity

How does DownWool regulate the climate?

DownWool sleeping bags have electronic air-conditioning wool acts like a light air-conditioning wool absorbs the moisture when it gets too cold and keeps it warm and cozy

Why is wool in DownWool?

wool is the only natural material that's warm when it gets moist because of the wool part it's more unsensitive to moisture for a small packing size

Which advantages/disadvantages has DownWool?

DownWool has a good sleeping climate DownWool is light-weight and has a small packing size DownWool is more insensitive to moisture compared to regular down DownWool is anti-bacterial DownWool has outstanding insulation properties

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