It does not need to take much effort to prolong the life of your camping sleeping bags. With only a few simple guidelines you will have a sleeping bag that will last many years when you go camping. First thing to remember is always to keep your sleeping bag dry. A wet sleeping bag is worth next to nothing when it comes to keeping you warm. Should you be out of luck and should you get your camping sleeping bag wet it is very important that you dry the bags very well and let them hang to get aired thoroughly. Camping sleeping bags loose loft when they get wet. Loft is the measure which is used to measure the puffiness of the bag and with that comes the ability to keep you warm.