They keep the costs down by using synthetic insulation rather than down filling. Great for vegans (and people who aren’t happy using duck or goose down products), but synthetic sleeping bags are typically bulkier and heavier than down bags. This isn’t an issue if you’re car camping, but it’s something to consider if you’re backpacking. If you are considering using a sleeping pad with your bag, it may be beneficial to research a pad that suits your comfort preferences.
It’s a warm 2-season bag that should keep your kids toasty down to 45°F. Despite its weight, I choose this as the best for backpacking because of its versatility for the various weather conditions you can encounter while out in the backcountry. It’s also supposed to be ergonomically designed for women, but it looks relatively similar to any other mummy-shaped bag. Each retailer has been dropping their own sales ahead of the big day for weeks, and now it’s officially time to dig into their proper Black Friday sales.
Many sleeping bag manufacturers offer budget bags, but Coleman is an established company that you can rely on. Whether you’re looking to camp in the height of summer or the depths of winter, they have a bag to suit everyone. Built to withstand various weather, the temperature rating is 30 degrees(F), featuring a DWR finish that helps shed spills and tent-wall condensation. On the underside, there are pad sleeves that are compatible with two 25-inch pads or one 50-inch pad.
When zipped up, the quilted top still felt like snuggling with a blanket top from home, and the cinch system prevented me from slipping off my sleeping pad. I like that this bag has a divider to separate the two sleepers. This is perfect for non-couples or even kids sharing a sleeping space. The small internal pocket means your child won’t lose their flashlight during the night. The sleeping bag comes with ties to secure the bag when you roll it up, but these can be awkward for little fingers. Perhaps more importantly for a kids’ sleeping bag, it’s machine washable.
Many factors—like the material, insulation, and usage—go into determining the lifespan of a sleeping bag. However, a quality sleeping bag with minimal use could remain usable for up to 20 or 30 years. It’s designed for people up to 5 foot 5 inches in height which seems a little short, even for a women’s bag, but if you’re coleman sleeping bag petite, this means you get a snug fit with no wasted material. The enclosed space of a sleeping bag helps to trap in body heat while the insulated material slows the escape of that heat. Using the wraparound zipper, I was able to remove the quilted top and use it independently as a blanket or even a solo bag.
The bag features a soft-to-the-touch mummy-style hood which helps keep heat from escaping. While not technically a double sleeping bag, this sleeping system—which includes a lofty top quilt, cotton top sheet, fitted bottom sheet, and removable hood—is big enough to comfortably sleep two adults. The bottom of the quilt cinches around the pad for a tucked-in fit. Add in the adjustable hood and this luxury outdoor comfort set easily becomes a double sleeping bag-like setup.