The North Face Bighorn
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
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.
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 North Face Twin Peaks
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Elkhorn
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Wintun
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Casaval
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Casaval XL
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Hotlum
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Hotlum
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Hotlum XL
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Mercurial Liner Bag
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Re Meow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Re Meow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Green Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Green Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Lynx
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Cat's Maow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Cat's Meow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Snow Leopard
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Snow Leopard
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Gold Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Blue Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Blue Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Superlight
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Superlight
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Elephant's Foot
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Get-Back-Alive Gear: Ultralight Survival Gear
Our survival expert reviews five of his favorite ultralight lifesavers.
Gear Review: MontBell Breeze Dry-Tec U.L. Sleeping Bag Cover
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Hot Summer Camping Gear: As Seen on the Today Show
See what summer essentials Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter recently recommended on the Today Show.
Gear Review: Eastern Mountain Sports Mountain Light 20 Sleeping Bag
A three-season sleeping bag that's warm, efficient, and tough.
Gear Review: The North Face Backpack Bivy
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
Gear Review: MontBell Ultra Light Spiral Down Hugger Thermal Sheet
MontBell's lightest sleeping bag at 13.8 ounces.
Gear Guide 2010: Summer Sleeping Bags
Our testers put a ton of summer bags through the ringer to bring you these five favorites.
Gear Guide 2010: Three-Season Sleeping Bags
Want a bag that you can use most of the year? Take a look at these picks from our intense testing sessions.
Gear Guide 2010: Winter Sleeping Bags
From the best all-around bag to the one that's easiest on your wallet, these sleeping bags will help you battle cold winter weather.
Gear Review: ZRK Outdoor Zipper Rescue Kit
Fix a zipper on the fly with this repair kit.
Gear Review: ALITE Sexy Hotness Sleeping Bag
The Sexy Hotness has more than just a catchy name. This 20°F mate-able sleeper has features that leave other bags blushing.
Gear Guide 2010: Sleeping Bags & Pads
Sleep tight in any season with these summer, three-season, and winter sleeping bags.
Toughest Gear: Western Mountaineering Antelope Sleeping Bag
High-lofting warmth–without fail.
Editors' Choice Green Award 2010: GoLite Tier 1 Recycled Fabric
An entire line of packs and bags goes eco-friendly.
Gear Review: Exped Air Pillow
Get some real sleep on your next trip with this packable pillow.
Gear Review: Grand Trunk Nano-7 Hammock
A super-comfy hang-able camp "chair"
Gear Review: Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency Bivy
A light emergency bivvy sack
How to Buy the Right Sleeping Bag
Buy the right bag for your sleeping style and destinations, and it will keep you warm for years.
Gear Review: REI Expedition -20 Winter Sleeping Bag
A puffy, waterproof sleeping bag that really seals in heat
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Solar Flare Winter Sleeping Bag
A seriously warm women's sleeping bag
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear ExtraLamina 0 Winter Sleeping Bag
A bargain cold-weather bag with plenty of roll-around room
Gear Review: GoLite Adventure 4s Winter Sleeping Bag
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
Gear Review: The North Face Hotlum 3-Season Sleeping Bag
This rugged down bag won't break the bank.
Gear Review: Big Agnes Tumble Mountain 3-Season Sleeping Bag
An innovative down bag with no cold spots
Gear Review: Lafuma Warm'n Light 950 Pro 3-Season Sleeping Bag
A trim-fitting bag that packs light and small
Gear Review: Kelty Cosmic 3-Season Sleeping Bag
A super warm down bag at a super good price
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Vapor 3-Season Sleeping Bag
The lightest 15-degree bag on the market
Gear Review: GoLite RS 1 Summer Sleeping Bag + Season Quilt
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Gear Review: Eastern Mountain Sports Velocity Summer Sleeping Bag
An affordable synthetic bag with down-like performance
Gear Review: The North Face Mercurial Sleeping Bag Liner
Crank up your bag's temperature rating by 10 degrees with this liner.
Gear Review: Eureka! Kotey Summer Sleeping Bag
A slim-fitting, summer bag for under 100 bucks
Gear Review: Vaude Ice Peak 150 Summer Sleeping Bag
A down bag that packs tiny and heats up fast
Editors' Choice 2008 Gold Award: Marmot Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Sleep-anywhere evidence that luxury and lightweight can go hand in hand.
The North Face Mercurial Liner Bag
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Hotlum
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
4 Ultralight Sleeping Bags
4 featherweight sleepers for all types of ounce-counters, spring through fall.
Gear Review: Therma-a-Rest Haven Top Bag
With just 700-fill-down, a warmth-trapping hood, a radical, weight-saving design and no zipper-- or pad straps--that's innovation.
Gear Review: Nunatak Arc Specialist Sleeping Bag
Stuffed with 800-plus-fill down, the Arc Specialist is a hoodless, mummy-shaped bag that's warm right down to its 32 F degree rating.
Gear Review: Jacks 'R' Better Stealth Sleeping Bag
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Gear Review: Feathered Friends Merlin Sleeping Bag
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Rab Summit Mountain Bivi
Existing model
Rab Summit Superlite Bivi
Existing model
Rab Neutrino 600
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Rab Alpine 600
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Rab Neutrino 400
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Valandre Shocking Blue
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Valandre Mirage 3/4
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Valandre Bloody Mary
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Altitude 3-Season
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Kompact Summer
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Shield 3-Season
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Altitude Winter
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Altitude Spring
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Altina Winter
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Altina Spring
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds