13 Best Sleeping Bags (Review) In 2021

Coleman is one of the names we’ve come to trust and admire for outdoor gear, and they didn’t drop the ball on this sleeping bag. You get a 40-60 F temperature rating, partially thanks to the comfortable brushed interior. If you have dry skin, it might snag along it but is otherwise soft and comfortable to help you sleep through the night. We’re also big fans of the fact that it compresses and rolls up like a dream, so packing up the morning after isn’t even a concern.

When it comes to the rain, this is going to soak right through. There’s no water resistance on the exterior, which also comes with an additional issue. You’d think that it might make it easier to clean, but that’s not the case. The brushed interior holds onto dirt and dust, which is why we recommend following the sleeping bag care guide below. Apart from that, Coleman’s Sunridge sleeping bag is fantastically comfortable, lightweight, and might be the most inexpensive quality sleeping bag you’ll ever own. Make sure you also check our guide to the best large camping tents for more great camping products.

Coleman’s solution for zero degrees camping is absolutely fantastic and helps to open up your camping schedule well into the winter. The main draw to this sleeping bag is the insane temperature rating, but unlike most bags in this range, it’s not going to cost you an arm and a leg to acquire. Coleman’s zero degrees mummy bag is also designed for up to six-foot-two occupants, though thanks to the insulated foot box on the bottom, you could stretch an extra inch or two if you really needed.

They’re good, but not almighty: compressing this bag is going to be a nightmare, which is why many users agree that it’s best for car camping or cabin camping. You can absolutely roll this up underneath your external frame backpack if you wish, but it’s going to be tricky. As a result of the plush fabric, cleaning is going to be a chore as well. If you’re using the HE wash-and-dry method, you’ll have to toss it in the dryer no less than two times (though we had to run it for three). Quality build with amazing insulation, but at a cost.

Teton is a major name, and we tend to give larger brands a more detailed look just to ensure that they really are living up to par. Teton blew us away, and by going with them, you get locked into their limited lifetime warranty guarantee and get access to their killer customer support. But about the sleeping bag itself: you get a comfortable poly flannel liner that’s comfortable to a fault. It’s easy to get tangled up in it but also cradles you to help you sleep like a baby.

Teton Sports Celsius Sleeping Bag is also rated to handle temperatures as low as 20 F, giving you a longer camping season than that old bag you’ve been using. We’re not crazy about the weight when this is rolled up, resting at about seven pounds, but it still beats many heavier options out there. A few points we’d like to touch on include the half-circle hood that acts as a pillow between you, and whatever ground you’ve decided to camp on for the night. You can also choose to have the zipper on a side that’s more accessible to you, regardless of your dominant hand orientation.

Coleman tries to keep things as inexpensive as possible, which was their goal when designing the Biscayne sleeping bag. So the price is great, and most of the features hold up well, but we have to talk about their love of poly interiors. Poly isn’t bad, but the quality of this specific sleeping bag’s interior gets caught on your skin fairly easily. If you sleep with socks and a long shirt, it’ll be great. You get Coleman’s standard temperature rating, letting you camp out in 40 F weather with no problem.

Perhaps our favorite feature is the roll control and quick cord aspect, which not only makes this super easy to pack up but unrolling it is like a dream come true. Fast deployment, lightweight build, but definitely a lot thinner than we would have liked. If you’re bringing a separate liner or you’re unaffected by a bit of rugged mother nature beneath your back, you’ll be good to go. This sleeping bag is built with the big and tall in mind: plenty of width for comfort, and a total of six-foot-four on the length.

Teton’s a good brand, always trying to do right by their customers, which is why they include their limited lifetime warranty on every sleeping bag (at least the ones we’ve seen and used). They put that same idea into the design, ensuring that you’ll never have to call upon that warranty. Part of this bag’s durability comes down to the abrasion-resistant taffeta shell, which also provides a bit of water repelling attribute as well.

Comfortable liner, roomy, and over seven feet tall. Fahrenheit Mammoth is great but fell flat when it comes to the value. Make no mistake, this bag will last you for ages, but at a higher upfront cost than the other bags, we’ve reviewed so far. Apart from that, even though we expect double sleeping bags to be heavy, this one’s definitely going to weigh down your pack by a great deal. The good news is that it won’t take up much storage space because Teton includes a compression pouch that works wonders.

Kelty adds some more diversity to this list with their Cosmic bag. We’re big fans of how unbelievably lightweight these bags are, even if you opt for the longer versions. Minimalist campers will be in bliss, especially when you consider just how durable the exterior is. Crafted out of water repellent, durable 50D ripstop polyester, nothing’s going to get through this bag. We were a bit miffed about the sorely lacking quality of the zippers though, which really didn’t live up to the Kelty name.

The only other major gripe is that the interior will catch on just about any area of your feet, so sleep with socks on. That interior does boast their DriDown insulation, which is designed to wick away sweat and keep you cooler throughout your camping trip. Compression and storage is a cakewalk, and rolling this out isn’t going to take you more than ten seconds. The big up is protection and portability, built to a standard that other brands just haven’t been able to match.

Don’t lie, you want to jump into this sleeping bag rights now. Gideon creates Extreme Waterproof Double Sleeping Bag with a durable 210T polyester exterior, which not only keeps it durable but also extremely comfortable. You’ll notice the unique platform stitching pattern on the top, which helps to hug your body while two of you are stuffed into this sleeping bag. Comfort is on point, but the interior lining has a habit of causing a lot of uncomfortable static electricity. You’ll get two pop-up pillows included with this sleeping bag, adding to neck support at night.

While they’re not full replacements for camping pillows, every little bit helps. Gideon does an excellent job of keeping things excellently waterproof, but you won’t be bringing this along on any winter camping trips. The 3D synthetic interior insulation is good, but it’s not going to protect you against harsh, cold winds. Part of that is related to the price: it’s wildly affordable and comfortable as can be, so long as you use it during the right season. Last but not least, despite the filling being synthetic, this compresses down extremely well.

Marmot made a weirdly awesome mummy-style sleeping bag here. First and foremost, it’s lightweight and optimal for minimalist campers looking for a better, low temperature solution. It’s just over four pounds in total and can hold off the cold as low as 15 F for you four-season campers out there. The major issue we found is that the zipper not only has a short length but is fairly weak and often gets stuck. The zipper track is plastic instead of metal, and we all know how easy those are to damage.

Apart from that, the only other issue is with the mouth flap. Sleeping for six to eight hours builds up a lot of moisture on them from breathing, which is a bit of a disappointment since the rest of the interior is fairly moisture resistant. You’ll still be protected from the 100% polyester construction, and we have to give credit to their unique footbox design. Marmot Trestles 15 Mummy Sleeping Bag is crafted with an anatomically correct shape in mind, so you’ll prevent heat loss through the bottom of your sleeping bag.

Does it look like an actual envelope? Kind of. AmazonBasics is known to make inexpensive versions of higher grade products (sometimes at a loss to them, but you and I benefit from it), and their envelope sleeping bag is no exception. This simple single sleeping bag comes with a fully washable interior and exterior, making it super simple to throw in the wash and forget about it. That’s because the filling is synthetic, which attributes to its lightweight build and compressibility. The problems come in where you don’t expect.

For one, AmazonBasics Envelope Sleeping Bag is inexpensive (not a bad thing), but they had to cut corners on the size. It can fit up to 5’11” gents, but beyond that, you’d be scrunching up your knees. Considering that over 120 million men are six feet tall or more, this sleeping bag only works if you fit the height requirement. On top of that, they give a range of 20-40 F for heat retention, which is unusual. That’s because they rely on you to clothe yourself appropriately to get the full 20 F benefits. While it has its flaws, it’s one of the most inexpensive sleeping bags you’ll ever own, and included a one-year limited warranty on just about everything.

If you’re sick and tired of your sleeping bag not supplying you with enough heat, Snugpak is about to change that. The number one reason why minimalist campers are flipping out over Softie Elite sleeping bag is that you can sit in temperatures as low as -4 F. That’s thanks to a mixture of the interior heat plate that reflects your own body heat back towards you while resisting external cold, and the extremely snug design. The only problem is that if you’re minorly claustrophobic, this bag won’t be a good fit for you, because we mean it’s snug.

Our only other gripe is the zipper quality, which seems to be a trend with sleeping bags as of late. We wished there were most brands using YKK zippers, but instead, these are fairly standard quality and easy to damage if you move too quickly. It snags fairly easy, but oddly enough the zipper on your chest pocket doesn’t. That extra storage is great for EDC items or a tactical flashlight and compresses along with the rest of this ultralight sleeping bag. Just over five pounds for this level of coverage? It’s unheard of, and yet here it is in front of you.

We keep dropping lower into the sub-zero range. Browning Camping Kenai Mummy Sleeping Bag can take you as low as -20 F, and keep you warm thanks to a few additional features. Beyond the two-ply internal filling, there’s also (finally) a durable zipper on a low-temp sleeping bag, one that opens up completely and helps to retain your body temperature. That’s built into the 210T nylon exterior, making this extremely durable in all situations, but not exactly the easiest to clean.

The size and weight of this are the two main issues. It’s just under nine pounds, and while you can understand why it weighs that much, it’s a less viable option for solo camping. Apart from that, compression is a chore, so you’ll have less room in your pack for other items. What you will get is the added support of the ergonomic footbox design, contouring to your anatomy better than square-bottomed sleeping bags. While that makes it a little snug, you’ll also get a double-ply chest cushion area to keep your core temperature in check at all times. Excellent for four-season campers, not the best for minimalists.

Going ultralight this winter trip? It’s not an easy task, but Slumberjack makes it a little bit easier. At just a touch bit over six pounds, this ultralight sleeping bag keeps you safe against -20 F conditions. One of the biggest complaints that we often have with mummy style sleeping bags are the zippers, but this two-sided zipper travels all the way down to the footbox. Now with that insulation, you will run into one problem. Since this is made with synthetic material, twisting and turning in different angles can allow cold spots to occur.

Big and tall gentlemen will also run into an issue because Slumberjack designed Boundary Sleeping Bag for a more slender frame. The height is on-point, and while a sleeping bag of this caliber is usually snug, theirs is a bit too tight if you don’t fit into an ideal weight bracket. It’s lightweight and warm, but it’s also super simple to clean. Thanks to the all polyester exterior construction and the dual zippers, it’s easy to open this up and manually clean it out, effectively preparing it for your next trip.

Last but not least, there’s an old Colorado company that’s devising Big Agnes Spike Lake, a superior sleeping bags. Built with DownTek treated down filling, this sleeping bag is insanely lightweight at just under three pounds, as well as comfortable as can be. Down filling provides superior relaxation when you slip into your bag, but while we’re on that subject the footbox is fairly snug for your feet and toes. This sleeping bag is designed to contour to, and hug your body to keep your temperature exactly where it needs to be.

The temperature rating lets you sleep in conditions as low as 25 F, but for the price of this sleeping bag, we were expecting more. They make up for it and justify the price tag with the ultra compressible design that takes up an extremely small space in your backpack. If you’re an ultralight or minimalist camper, this will keep you in three-season warmth, while being very easy to keep clean thanks to the long zippers.