Gear Guide 2009: Western Mountaineering Antelope GWS Sleeping Bag Review
We like almost everything about this winter bag.
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.
We like almost everything about this winter bag.
A high-performance winter bag for the thrifty shopper.
This storm-proof bag will keep you warm, dry and cozy.
This synthetic bag is a killer deal and offers a "tucked in" fit.
Last year's Editors' Choice Gold Award winner stands out again with its minimalist design and excellent fit.
This fitted bag packs small and weighs just over a pound.
Attention cold sleepers: This bag is so warm we almost put it in the winter section.
Want a great bag at a great price? Look no further than the Chrysalis.
Staying warm well below its rating, this bag is perfect for when the clouds roll in.
A warm bag at a great price, simple as that.
This ultralight bag will stuff-to-fit anywhere you've got room.
Grabbing our best fit award, this three-season bag is perfect for any cold sleeper.
This pricey three-season bag has a waterproof shell and can function as a wet bivy.
Last year's Editors' Choice bag features the same functional zipper design and low weight.
This 10°F bag is ruthlessly pared down for low weight and high performance–and it works.
A super-light, three-season bag that stuffs smaller than you'd think.
A three-season bag that is roomy and light, but not for side sleepers.
This high-end fitted bag may just be worth the extra bucks.
This retro-inspired bag is tough and simple.
This full-featured bag is light, warm and comfy. It gets our best all-around summer bag tag.
Warm below its rating, and made of eco-products, this bag should have even the biggest green-thumbs sticking straight up.
This summer bag had one tester wondering if it really was a summer bag– it was just that warm.
This down bag is super warm and great for saving weight.
This full-featured bag has it all, except a high price tag.
This easy-packing summer bag is lightweight and perfect for the budget-shopper.
Ultralight meets ultra-comfortable in this roomy sleeping bag.
Tired of that foamy sleeping pad? Upgrade to this customized comfort system
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
At right around two pounds per person, these three-season, double-occupancy shelters do everything but weigh you down.
Patch a tent hole, layer for extreme conditions, clean your stove, make an old bag warmer, and more.
We go above and beyond the regular gear testing rigamarole. We'll simulate a thunderstorm, go for full submersion, and then, a cold–weather test...in a beer fridge.
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The secret to a great day outdoors? Start with a great night. Sleep well in all conditions with one of these snooze-tested bags.