Best Overall: Mountain Hardwear Phantom
If you like to make sure head heat loss is protected overnight by your sleeping bag, Mountain Hardwear's Phantom is a fantastic all-rounder winter bag — though it's admittedly a bit pricey.
A 20 degree sleeping bag will be too hot in the summer. You can unzip the sides and use it as a quilt, but there are better options for hot weather. I recommend purchasing a 40° degree bag and using layers and a bag liner on chilly nights. Picking out a summer sleeping bag doesn't have to be difficult.
20 Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bags
The pros of down sleeping bags
Fluffy, light down works best to provide comfy sleep. Low quality down mixed with feathers or damp does not work better than a synthetic one. Down sleeping bags last much longer than synthetic ones when you take proper care of them. They can last three-four times longer!
The warmest sleeping bag on the planet, the Snowy Owl has been the bag of choice for polar expeditions since its inception. Our fully contoured design maintains full and even loft of the 900+ fill down in the head and shoulder regions.
Traditionally in the U.S., a sleeping bag's rating indicates the lowest temperature at which the sack will keep the average sleeper warm (i.e., a 20°F bag should keep you comfortable down to 20°F).
Mummy style sleeping bags are lighter and less bulky than comparably rated rectangular bags, making them ideal for backpacking and backcountry camping. ... Remember, heat efficiency in rectangular sleeping bags is compromised, due to the more open, non-conforming cut.
Kelty is especially known for producing top-notch backpacks, but they do also make high-quality sleeping bags. Kelty sleeping bags are perfect for backpacking, mountaineering and camping. ... Kelty sleeping bags are either insulated with high-quality DriDown insulation (hydrophobic down) or synthetic insulation.
Our Pick: NEMO KAYU 15
The Kayu & Aya models are NEMO's highest performance ultralight sleeping bags. But the total weight of these bags is still heavier than our favourite offerings from other ultralight sleeping bag brands on this list.
Something all outdoorsmen and women will need is a high-quality sleeping bag. Your bag will keep you warm, cosy, and well-slept on all your camping trips. Coleman sleeping bags are among the best on the market today.
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