Whats the difference between a cowl and envelope sleeping bag.

burtons

I'm looking to buy a sleeping bag for when we go on holiday but i was wondering what is the difference between a envelope sleeping bag and a cowl sleeping bag.

Coopdivi

An envelope sleeping bag is rectangular which makes it easy to get into and out of. Example here:

http://www.play.com/Sports-Outdoors/Outdoors/4-/19932849/Sleepline-250-Envelope-Sleeping-Bag-/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518|cat:19932890|prd:19932890

A cowl sleeping bag has a hood-shaped extension at the top for your head. Like this one:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9276244/Trail/searchtext%3ESLEEPING+BAG.htm

There are also mummy sleeping bags which are tapered towards the feet but also cover the shoulders and head. Example:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3401008/Trail/searchtext%3EMUMMY+SLEEPING+BAG.htm

savonlier

Thanks Coopdivi, very interesting and useful. I think I would like to pick the envelope one.