The 9 Best Winter Sleeping Bags for the Coldest Nights
Our top picks will help you sleep soundly, from frigid evenings in the Midwest to full on Alaskan expeditions.
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.
Deal of the Week: This Zero-Degree Sleeping Bag Is Ultra-Cozy—and Ultra-Cheap
Winter sleeping bags aren't usually affordable—but right now, you can grab the reliable, durable Marmot Mad River 0 for a third off its list price.
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The Best Ultralight Bags and Quilts for Ounce-Saving Warmth
After testing 28 down and synthetic options, these eight rose to the top of the ranks.
Deal of the Week: Grab a Custom Ultralight Quilt at a Discount Now
Enlightened Equipment is offering 20 percent off on its entire lineup through December 1, including its custom Revelation quilts.
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags for Any Climate
We tested 25 sleeping bags. Only eight of them kept our trekkers toasty and dry all season.
Deal of the Week: This Winter Bag Is Low-Temperature, Low-Weight, and Low-Price
Need to grab a bag for sub-zero nights? Marmot's Lithium is on sale now.
Deal of the Week: A Lightweight Sleeping Bag for Freezing Nights
The Kelty Cosmic Down 0 can handle frigid winter temperatures, but won't weigh you down on the trail.
Quilt or Sleeping Bag? Here’s How Backpacker’s Gear Editor Decides
Quilts have a bad reputation as a chillier, less comfortable alternative to sleeping bags. But our gear editor thinks most campers should be using them most of the time.
Deal of the Week: Get Side Sleepers’ Favorite Sleeping Bag for 30 Percent Off
This Editors' Choice winner guarantees warm, comfortable nights for side sleepers. And it can be yours for a fraction of the price.
Deal of the Week: An Ultralight Backpacking Quilt at an Ultra-Low Price
If you're an REI member who hasn't used your annual coupons yet, you can get the Therm-a-rest Vesper 20 quilt for nearly half off.
Deal of the Week: Grab One of Our Favorite Sleeping Bags of 2024 for Under $200
The Nemo Disco 15 Endless Promise is a comfortable, sustainable bestseller—and right now, it's on sale for 40% off.
This Is the New Cadillac of Ultralight Mummy Bags
Thanks to impressively lightweight materials and a crazy-high down fill, Sea to Summit’s Spark Pro Down is a fully-featured bag that weighs just over a pound.
This Polish Outdoors Brand Makes High-End Ultralight Sleeping Bags for Cheap
In a category that’s innovation-averse, Cumulus Outdoor Equipment has the competitive edge.
The Best Car Camping Sleeping Bags of 2023
Six testers tried six different sleeping bags. These ones came out on top.
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
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.
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
Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20°F
Lightest 3-season sleeping bag
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20°F
Best value 3-season sleeping bag
Feathered Friends Egret YF 20°F
Best Fit for Women
Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Best all-around sleeping bag
Deal of the Week: Kelty Cosmic 0°F
This sleeping bag will keep you toasty on cold winter nights.
EXPED Winterlite 5°F WMNS
Best women's winter sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest Saros 0°F
Best value winter sleeping bag
Gryphon Gear Taurus VRB -5°F
Warmest winter sleeping bag
Mammut Women’s Perform Down 14°F / Men’s Perform Down 19°F
Best all-around winter sleeping bag
Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Heat Booster
Deal of the Week: Klymit KSB 0°F Down Sleeping Bag
A sweet deal on a spacious mummy bag
Deal of the Week: Big Agnes Picket SL 30°F
This bag stretches, but your wallet won't.
The North Face EcoTrail Synthetic 0°F
Greenest budget sleeping bag
NEMO Tempo 35°F
Best all-around budget sleeping bag
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 15°F
Best value sleeping bag
ALPS Mountaineering Fusion 40°F
Most versatile budget bag
L.L. Bean Classic Camp Sleeping Bag 40°F
Roomiest budget bag
Big Agnes Torchlight UL 20
Quiver-killer sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest Vesper 45
Lightest sleeping bag
Marmot Yolla Bolly 30
Most comfortable sleeping bag
MontBell Seamless Down Hugger WR 900 #3
Best ultralight sleeping bag
Rab Mythic Ultra 360
Best sleeping bag for peace of mind
Exped Waterbloc Pro
Best sleeping bag for bad weather
Therm-a-Rest Vesper 32°F Quilt
Backcountry bed
The 5 Best Winter Sleeping Bags
Ward off the cold with these superwarm products.
Therm-a-Rest Oberon 0°F
Best all-around sleeping bag
Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 Bag
Best value sleeping bag
Sea to Summit Alpine -40°F
Warmest sleeping bag
Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt
Cozy comforter
BACKPACKER Editor Dennis Lewon Picks His Favorite Budget Gear
Spend less, hike more with a system that prioritizes affordability and durability.
The North Face One Bag
Most versatile
Sea to Summit Ascent AcII
Most comfortable
Mountain Hardwear Lamina Eco AF 15°F
Most eco-friendly
Sea to Summit Flame FmIII
Women's pick
Montbell Down Hugger 800 Half Length #3
Best for mountaineering
REI Co-op Magma 30
Best value sleeping bag
Big Agnes Pluton UL 40°F
Lightest summer bag
Gear Guide: The Best of the Rest
There's a lot of great gear out there, and only so much space in our gear guide. Here are 35 products that barely missed the cut.
Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20°F
Cut weight and stay warm with this featherweight bag.
2019 Gear Preview: New Sleeping Bags at Outdoor Retailer
You won't see these bags on store shelves just yet.
The 7 Best Sleeping Bags of 2018
Bed down better in the backcountry by picking one of these comfy bags.
Klymit KSB 0 Oversized
Roomiest bag
Brooks-Range Snooze 5
Packable bargain
Big Agnes Crosho UL -20
Warmest bag