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Camping has become increasingly popular in recent years as many parents take their children for weekend breaks in the countryside. Camping in the United Kingdom is always a risky business. Not because of Bears or Snakes, but due to the uncertain British weather.

But, as long as yiou have the right camping equipment you and your family can have a lot of fun, regardless of the weather. One of the most important pieces of camping kit has got to be your sleeping bags.

There are a great selection of sleeping bags to choose from these days, some will cost only a few pounds but others can cost a small fortune. So how do you choose the right ones for you and your family?

The first thing to consider is the time of year that you will be using your sleeping bags. There is no need to spend money on an expensive arctic quality sleeping bag if you are only ever going to use it during the summer months in the United Kingdom.

Something else to keep in mind is packing. Will you be hiking with your sleeping bag in a backpack or will it never need to be crammed into a small pack? If you expect to be hiking with your sleeping bag in a backpack then size and weight will be important considerations.

It is also worth keeping in mind who bag is for, how big they are and whether they have any special comfort requirements. For example, children may be more comfortable in child size sleeping bags and some people (like my partner) are never comfortable sleeping within the confinements of a sleeping bag.

Finally there is probably the most important aspect to consider which is, of course, the price. Sleeping bags, both down and synthetic fibre filled, can vary in price enormously. Down filled bags tend to be the most expensive and most suitable for winter and all year round use.

Your most economical sleeping bag is likely to be polyester filled and suitable for the warmer summer months only. But don’t overlook the need for a good sleeping matt or maybe an airbed if you want the additional comfort.