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If there is one thing to consider when buying your next sleeping bag, I say its all about temperature. Get the right range! If the forecast says its going to be warm during the day and then cool off overnight, find out how cold cool off really is, then buy the sleeping bag that is good to 20 degrees below that!

I remember getting ready for an overnight boat trip to the 1000 Islands a few years ago. My husband and I had bought a boat in late October (when they are cheaper!) and we were going to bring it home down river. The boat had no heater and we did not have a portable one, so I knew it was time.

So we knew it was time to buy warmer sleeping bags. I checked a few forecasts to see how cool it might get overnight and found the average to be around 45 degrees. I researched my sleeping bag options on-line, and found a wealth of information. So many sleeping bags to choose from, with so many choices to make!

I ended up choosing a sleeping bag from Mountain Hardwear called Sunrise. Yes, sleeping bags have names! It cost about $200.00 and seemed to suit my needs. Of course, I didn’t really think about temperature options then, I was comparing prices and looks. This sleeping bag was a pretty blue one that matched our new boat!

But no, I went with color and completely regretted the decision that night. Arriving at the marina to pick up our boat in the early morning, the temperature was in the mid 60s and we enjoyed a lovely day cruise down river. We ended up on one of our favorite islands near Brockville, Ontario and had a nice meal just as the sun was setting.

Knowing we had an early start the next day, we quickly made up our beds in the cabin and turned in by 10:00 p.m. Sometime after midnight, our golden retriever Kramer started growling so I got up to check on him. Holy crap, it was cold! I brought our dog into the cabin where he settled happily on the couch.

Unfortunately for me, the bed was too small for 3, so I couldn’t even enjoy the warmth of my dog next to me. I quickly dove back into my sleeping bag, but it was too late. My feet were already numb and they didn’t seem to warm up all night.

The next morning we heard on our radio that temperatures had dropped to 25 overnight! What a surprise, the weathermen got it wrong. So please take my advice and learn from my mistakes - when deciding on which sleeping bag to buy, get one that works to at least 10 degrees lower than you think you may need. You’ll be happy you did!

Many people are finally starting to understand the importance of having not only clean drinking water but also clean filter whole house water. Even though some people may think that the drinking water is the only water that must be filtered and cleaned, that is simply not the case. Who wants to shower or brush their teeth with dirty water? Water that is not properly put through a filtration system is not as clean as it should be.

If you still have some doubts, all you have to do is to do a little bit of research of your own. With a few clicks of the computer mouse you will quickly be directed to videos and documentation of how damaging unclean water can be to the human body. There is just too much to risk and that is why having a whole house water filtration system is important. You want to make sure that every drop of water that comes into your home is clean and completely filtered.

If you are like me, very protective of family well being and health then I recommend you check out whole house filter system. This is not a product of leisure rather it is a health based one making it a worth well investment. Like most worth while investments this product doesnt come cheap. Consider though the price that people pay after ingesting contaminated water. When it comes to the quality if life, price should not be a factor at all especially if you can afford it.

While it may be a little upsetting that the water companies cannot be trusted enough to properly clean our water for us, it is nice to know that there is a way that we can protect ourselves. A filter whole house system is something that can finally give you and all of the members of your household piece of mind. After all, contaminants in the water such as chlorine, Vocs and THM are known to be cancer causing bacteria. This is especially important if you have elderly people and even children at home. People who rely on municipal water sources need it the most due to large amounts of chlorine inside of their water.

It is also a good idea to make sure that you are discussing with your family and friends what you have learned about the quality of water coming into your home. Even though water issues have been greatly discussed by the news media, they may not truly know about the harm that can come from unclean water. Share the knowledge you have and help your loved ones find a whole house water filtration system that is right for them.

The intention of my article is not to persuade you to buy a whole house water filter but rather share with you the implication of ignoring these facts. For me I am happy that my family is living a healthier life because I made the right choice.