The 5 Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags for Staying Warm and Saving Weight
Save packing space and weight—but still keep warm—with these minimalist sleeping bags.
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping bags vary in terms of temperature rating, insulation type, weight and other features. Find the perfect bag for your backcountry camping needs with in-depth sleeping bag reviews from Backpacker’s gear experts.
The Best Sleeping Bags and Pads of 2022
These bags and pads will keep you warm and promote healthy sleep without weighing down your pack
Latest in Sleeping Bags
Deal of the Week: Exped HyperQuilt 36F
Save weight and keep your head warm with this hybrid quilt.
Deal of the Week: Kelty Cosmic 0°F
A 0°F down bag for under $200 has us resting warm into the fall.
Deal of the Week: NEMO Kayu 30°F Sleeping Bag
This durable sleeping bag will take you right into shoulder season.
Deal of the Week: Mountain Hardwear Lamina Eco AF 15°F
Go green—and save some green—on this eco-friendly sleeping bag.
What Our Active Pass Members Are Testing Now: Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 15°F
This sleeping bag shows promise, but our tester's experience left him a little cold.
The 7 Best Three-Season Sleeping Bags For Backpackers
Stay warm through hiking season with these top picks.
Zenbivy Motobed 35°F
The best sleeping bag for car camping of 2021
Kammok Arctos 20°F
The most versatile sleeping bag of 2021
Sierra Designs Night Cap 20°F
The sleeping bag with best features of 2021
NEMO Kayu 30°F
The most durable sleeping bag of 2021
Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 30°F
The most best all-around sleeping bag of 2021
REI Co-op Down Time 25°F
The most comfortable sleeping bag of 2021
Editors’ Choice 2021: Sierra Designs Get Down 20°F
Sleep well for less with this affordable system.
Editors’ Choice 2021: Big Agnes Sidewinder SL 20°F
Stop tossing and turning and get the backcountry beauty sleep you deserve.
The Best Three-Season Sleeping Bags of 2021
Choosing a go-to sleeping bag can be a daunting task, but we’re about to make your life easier. After testing the field’s top 38 models, we’ve determined that these six cocoons are the tops for three-season warmth and comfort.
Backpacker’s Complete Guide to the Best Three-Season Sleeping Bags
Dial in perfect backcountry sleep for the majority of the hiking season with the best three-season sleeping bag for you.
Big Agnes Star Fire UL 20°F
Most weatherproof 3-season sleeping bag
NEMO Forte
Roomiest 3-season sleeping bag