Trailspace’s community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top warm weather synthetic sleeping bags. A sleeping bag’s weight and packed size should be major considerations for any type of human-powered overnight trip. An extra pound or two might not seem like a lot, but that weight can become significant on an extended backcountry ozark trail canopy sojourn.
The warmth-to-weight ratio is impressive for an affordable option, and it packs smaller than other models that provide similar warmth. Its comfort and versatility may not be otherworldly, but they should be high enough to satisfy most shoppers. We recommend most shoppers select a sleeping bag with a temperature rating of around 30° F because these models are suitable for a range of conditions. However, feel free to tailor your selection for your unique situation. Folks that live in colder climates, for example, will probably want a warmer model.
The lead author, Jack Cramer, is a former member of Yosemite Search and Rescue and an accomplished climber who has now personally tested more than 70 different sleeping bags. Jack is assisted by Ian McEleney, an AMGA-certified alpine guide who has lent his expertise in sleeping bags and other backpacking gear to over 1,000 clients over the years. Jessica Haist is also a professional guide with decades of experience and heads our women’s sleeping bag review. Rounding out the team is Jason Wanlass, a world traveler and seasoned backpacker and hiker. Whether it’s car camping or canyoneering, Jason will take ozark trail backpack any excuse he gets to sleep outside. If you would like to make snuggling part of your next camping trip, check out the Kelty Tru.Comfort 20 Doublewide.
It is terribly heavy for backpacking and definitely not rated correctly. If you just can’t afford a better bag…DO NOT GO OUT IN COLD WEATHER OR YOU WILL REGRET IT. The only way you would sleep well in this bag is if you are under 5’5″ and very slender and use it summer nights or maybe push it to early fall. We ranked 3 out of 5 stars across the board as we found that the sleeping bag didn’t excel in any category. For a sleeping bag that is supposed to be used for camping, it was seriously lacking and better served as an indoors sleeping bag. In order to give this sleeping bag a thorough testing, we trialled it in 2 different tents and also solo on a night under the stars to see how well it would hold up.
The cheaper fabrics fail to inspire confidence in the longevity of the sleeping bag and although it looks pretty decent, it feels cheap. Outdoors, it doesn’t offer you the protection you need or want and it’s also quite large and bulky to carry around. There are plenty options out there, that offer a superior sleeping bag that are comparable in price such as the Vango Saturn Outdoor Sleeping Bag that are worth considering. Once unrolled, it looked spacious and roomy, and the inner liner felt soft. We decided to trial it both in and out of the tent as the weather looked lovely and warm over the weekend.
Serious backpackers, however, should really consider spending extra for the MegaLite, or another bag from Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends. Bags from these specialty manufacturers usually cost more than high-end models from other companies, but in our opinion, they greatly outperform premium models from their competitors. Bought this for backpacking because it is lightweight and packs small, but it is a complete waste of $45. Even with clothes, a thin liner and a fleece liner inside it, the bag could not dispel the cold. It did not even get down to 40, more like upper 40s at the most and probably low 50s when I used it. It’s compact, and keeps you warm and comfortable throughout the night.