Vaude Snow Cloud 800
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
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.
Vaude Featherlight 200
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Sioux UL 100
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Sioux 800
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Kiowa 300 UL
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Kiowa 500
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Kiowa 900
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Arctic 450
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite RS 3-Season Quilt
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Women's RS 3 Season Mummy
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Vaude Arctic 800
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Men's RS 3-Season Mummy
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Adventure 1+ Season Vario Semi-Rectangular
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Adventure 3-Season Vario Semi Rectangular
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Women's Adventure 3 Season Mummy
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Men's Adventure 3-Season Mummy
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
GoLite Women's Adventure 4 Season Mummy
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
GoLite Men's Adventure 4 Season Mummy
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
Vaude Navajo 250
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
Vaude Navajo 800
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
Vaude Blue Beech 450
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
GoLite Women's Adrenaline 1+ Season Mummy
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
Integral Designs Bugaboo
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Overbag Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Micro Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs South Col eVent
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Crysallis
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Unishelter EXP eVent
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Backcountry Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Salathe
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs EXP Unishelter
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Sola
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Mega Sola
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Penguin
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs South Col
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Big Agnes Three Wire Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Integral Designs Wedge Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Exped Bivybag Duo
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Marmot Home Alone Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Marmot Mesh Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Windsack
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Bivanorak
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Mountain Laurel Designs Bug Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Mountain Laurel Designs SuperLight
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Outdoor Research Highland Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
NEMO Equipment, Inc. Gogo EX
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
NEMO Equipment, Inc. Gogo LE
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
NEMO Equipment, Inc. Gogo
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
The North Face DeBug Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
The North Face Flight Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
The North Face Backpack Bivy
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
MSR E-Bivy
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
Cabela's Cabela's XPG Bivy Sack
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
Gear Review: The North Face Blue Ridge BX Kids' Sleeping Bag
Affordable starter mummy bag for kids 2-10 compresses down to soccer ball size.
Terra Nova Equipment Moonlite bag cover
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
Warm Weather Sleeping Bags
Lighten your load with a warm-weather bag that packs small bug goes big on comfort.
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Ventra Down Comforter and Fitted Sheet
This quilt/sheet combo covered a range of temperatures.
Gear Review: REI Aura Sleeping Bag
Even during a damp, tentless night our tester stayed dry.
Gear Review: Lafuma Warm 'n Light 600 Sleeping Bag
This affordable bag is great for above-40s temps.
Gear Review: GoLite Venture 40 Sleeping Bag
800-fill down keeps this bag toasty, while breathable nylon shell fabric and a two-way zipper prevents stuffiness in warmer temps.
Sleep Easy: Find Your Perfect Gear
Whether you're looking to go ultralight or stay cool on a hot summer night, here's the gear that will help you sleep comfortably.
Gear Review: MSR E-Bivy
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
Gear Guide 2009: Sleeping Pads
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.
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.
Gear Guide 2009: Three-Season 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.
Gear Guide 2009: Summer 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.
Zero Impact Challenge: The North Face Green Kazoo 15
How do you replace a legend? Cut its footprint without cutting warmth.
Zero Impact Challenge: Sierra Designs Verde 20
No bag in this challenge incorporated more recycled components.
Zero Impact Challenge: GoLite Starlite 20
Recycled materials and fewer trucking miles trim carbon weight.
Zero Impact Challenge: Feathered Friends Blue Heron 20
A winning combo: Make it light and local.
Zero Impact Challenge: Big Agnes Tumble Down 20
Less bag where many hikers don't need it makes a big difference.
Sleeping Bags: Zero Impact Challenge
5 manufacturers answer our call for eco-friendly sacks.
Gear Guide 2009: 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.
Gear School 2009: Sleeping Bags
Save your down, seal up tears, and get ready for wet weather with the all-inclusive guide.
Gear Guide 2009: Feathered Friends Snowbunting Sleeping Bag Review
If you want super breathability and an awesome warmth-to-weight ratio this Feathered Friends bag is for you.
Gear Guide 2009: REI Halo 25 Sleeping Bag Review
Great bag all around that also costs less than most competitors.
Gear Guide 2009: Cocoon by Design Salt MummyLiner Silk Review
Add this sleeve for added comfort.
Gear Guide 2009: Big Agnes Pitchpine SL 40 Sleeping Bag Review
This lightweight summer bag is great for big guys or active sleepers.
Gear Guide 2009: Pacific Outdoor Peak Oyl Aero Mtn Sleeping Pad Review
This pad features Aspen Aero Gel for warmth and recycled PET nylon for green-ness.