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This article is from the Outdoor
Activities for Young Children FAQ, by Gloria Logan
glogan@atk.com with numerous contributions by others.
65 TIPS ON SLEEPING: Does anyone know of a source of child size sleeping bags?
>On a related topic --- Does anyone know of a source of child size
>sleeping bags? I mean decent light wieght ones that a 4-6 year old
>could carry themselves on a backpacking trip.
>
>The only small bags I have come across are cotten or wool and very
>heavy and bulky.
First off, you want to get a washable material that is water-friendly
(kid dosen't freeze his/her tushie off after having wet), so look for
a holofil bag. REI, Northface, and others make decent kids bags. An
alternative is an adult's bivy bag, intended for climbers who can't
find convient ledges or Motel 6's along their poorly chosen routes.
Don't forget the ground pad, most foam filled are water resistent on
one side only, if you cover with a plastic sheet, secure the sheet to
the pad (bungie cords or string), and wrap with a nice, washable
blankie so that the kid(s) won't slip off the pad while they helocopter
about while sleeping -- you can also wedge them in with gear.
Have fun walking with your babes, and if you're going by canoe, check
out the large umbrellas sold by LL Bean (or Lands End?), they make a
nice rain shade and a marvelous sail your munchkin can help you along
with (downwind).
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Consider an Elephant's Foot (for an adult) rather than a childs
sleeping bag. They are intended for climbers to use with a down
jacket. Mine comes up slightly above the waist. It doesn't have a
zipper. It doesn't weigh much.
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