SHOW NOTES Topic: Sleeping bag temp ratings and insulation characteristics Guest-in-absence: an email from firefighter "Ben" details the nitty-gritty tech-specs of sleeping bags and test protocols.  How temp ratings are generated Differences between men and women Comfort vs. survival ratings Reading between the lines to get a bag that will keep you warm Pads and pad systems that work Synthetic insulation, and why it doesn't last like down Short and sweet, this episode reveals a tremendous amount about sleeping bags. ENJOY!   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com