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Gear Guide 2009: Winter Sleeping Bags

Your sleep is important to us. That's why we logged 250 nights under the stars, from Alaska to Wales, to bring you the 30 best bags of the year.

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Summer | Three-Season | Winter | Sleeping Pads, Etc.

WINTER

Best All-Around

Western Mountaineering Antelope GWS

Top Ultralight

Marmot Lithium

Killer Deal

MontBell Super Stretch Burrow #0

All-Weather

Mountain Hardwear Banshee SL 0

Winter Bargain

The North Face Nova

Best Kids’ Bag

Sierra Designs Big Dog

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