I appreciate your great advice! Can you tell me what to look for in a quality sleeping bag? Are there brands to look for that are better than others? (and I guess like everything else, even within brands there are good and bad products) What is a reasonable price for a good one?
Choosing the right sleeping bag, or any outdoor gear, is a personal matter. We each have our own quality standards and preferences. So, how does one learn what to choose? Simple, by reading what others have to say about gear they have tried, by comparing specs and materials of available products, and, once having narrowed your choices down based on your preferences, to shop around for the bargains. The advent of the Internet makes all of this possible from your armchair. So, being as my job is to guide surfers to camping information, let me direct you to a wealth of great resources offering reviews and comparisons, and then to the online gear retailers. Check out:
Camping/Outdoor Gear Reviews
Camping Gear Retailers
Sleeping Bag FAQ