15 Best Sleeping Bags [Tested and Reviewed]

TETON Sports' Celsius XXL 0˚F Sleeping Bag is a mummy-shaped model which, as the name indicates, has plenty of room inside. It also comes with pockets so you can keep valuables like your wallet and keys close by. This sleeping bag's biggest appeal is its spacious interior, which is big enough for the wearer to spread out their arms and legs comfortably. The fluffy shape is also a plus, as it gently protects your head and back and makes it feel as if you're sleeping under a comforter. The sleek surface on the inside makes it easy to roll over as well.

It also handled heat retention well, and only allowed for a 3.96-degree drop in temperature when we tested it for 30 minutes in a 32-degree room. So it won't have any problem keeping you toasty even in the cooler months. The large size and weight would make it difficult to carry around by hand. But it's not too big to fit in the back of your car, so as long as your trunk isn't packed to the brim.

This sleeping bag isn't machine washable and requires you to wash it by hand, which adds time to maintenance. It isn't waterproof either, so you shouldn't use it in the rain. It is, however, connectable with a second sleeping bag, so there's the advantage of being able to sleep together with your child or partner.

Coleman's North Rim sleeping bag claims its heat retention technology can keep you warm even in below-freezing temperatures. We really enjoyed the hefty padding from head to toe and felt like we were sleeping on top of a nice, soft bed. It may be just a bit on the short side for very tall people, but otherwise you should find that it fits your whole body like a glove. The smooth material used on the inside also makes rolling over no problem.

The maker's claims about heat retention turned out to be true, as we only logged a drop of 3.42 degrees after 30 minutes in a 32-degree room. It should have no trouble keeping you warm during fall and even winter. However, it is on the heavy side and takes up a lot of space even when stored. But if you'll mostly be transporting it by car, this shouldn't be cause for concern.

It's unfortunate that this sleeping bag isn't waterproof, nor can it be connected to a second sleeping bag. But it's machine washable, so there's little work involved with keeping it clean. There are also zippers at both the head and legs, making it easy to adjust the temperature inside if it gets too hot. Due to excelling in both comfort and heat retention, this sleeping bag gets our seal of approval for first time buyers in particular.

Nemo's mummy-shaped Tempo Sleeping Bag is intended for three season use. It provides generous room around the camper's shoulders and knees, and the maker claims it's great for people who have never slept in a sleeping bag before. As promised, this sleeping bag was indeed roomy enough to easily accommodate people of all heights. We felt it gently enveloped our bodies just like being in bed, most noticeably around the head and back area. In addition to having plenty of room to turn over, the smooth material didn't create any friction or unwanted noise.

Thanks to the excellent heat retention, the temperature inside around the feet only dropped 3.6 degrees after being left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes. That's enough to keep you warm during fall and even winter. Although this sleeping bag is reasonably light at four pounds three ounces, it has one downfall: the large amount of space it takes up when stored. It's not as portable as some of the other sleeping bags we tested, although it can still easily fit into the trunk of your car.

The Tempo Sleeping Bag isn't connectable, nor is it waterproof, and on top of that there is no zipper at the feet, so if you feel hot you'll need to open the zipper most of the way. But thankfully it's machine washable, making it a good choice for people looking for a sleeping bag that requires little effort to keep clean.

The Silverton Sleeping Bag by Coleman is a mummy-shaped bag that claims to retain heat in zero-degree-Fahrenheit environments. It's notable for using a zipper on the inside to keep the sleeper's body heat in. The space along the upper body was sufficient to spread out our hands on both sides, but was narrow around the feet and felt a little cramped there.

On the plus side, it comes with a healthy amount of fill, which cushioned our heads and backs nicely. Turning over wasn't a problem either, and it didn't make any scratching sounds. It also excels in heat retention, and allowed for only a 4.32 degree drop in temperature when left in a 32 degree room for 30 minutes. This means you should be able to safely use it in pretty much any season.

We did notice, however, that it was somewhat heavy and large when stored, making it not ideal to carry around. Although it's not the best when it comes to portability, you still shouldn't have any trouble stowing it in the trunk of your car. This sleeping bag isn't waterproof, nor can it be connected with a second bag. There's no zipper at the feet, making it a bit of a pain when you need to release some heat. But it is machine washable, so getting it clean after a camping trip should be no problem.

Rioyalo's 0 Degree Winter Sleeping Bag is a mummy style sleeping bag built to be used in all seasons, and the zippers are covered in a way so that they won't touch the wearer's skin while sleeping. We felt the inside was spacious enough to get a good night's sleep while never feeling closed in, and the inner lining is smooth enough to make turning over a breeze.

The area around the head could have used more cushioning, but the rest of the material had a bouncy feeling that did a good job of protecting our testers' bodies from the stiffness of the ground underneath. This bag did a good job with heat retention, and the temperature inside only dropped 3.6 degrees after 30 minutes in a 32-degree room. With this much ability to hold in warmth, you could even sleep in it during winter.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other sleeping bags we looked at and wouldn't be considered compact even when rolled up for storage. But it's still a reasonable size and weight for transporting in a car. The feature set was underwhelming, with no waterproofing or connectability. Thankfully, it is machine washable, so you'll have no trouble keeping it clean and fresh.

The four season, mummy-shaped Torrey 30 Degree Big and Tall Sleeping Bag by Coleman employs their ZipPlow technology, which makes it less likely to get the zipper stuck. Although there was plenty of space for the width of our bodies, it wasn't quite as long as we expected from the name, and we noticed that some taller people couldn't fit inside completely.

On the plus side, there was plenty of fill to cushion our backs from the hard ground below. This sleeping bag did an excellent job on the heat retention test, dropping only 3.78 degrees when left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes. It should keep you warm at night, regardless of the time of year. At four pounds 9.6 ounces, this is a reasonably light sleeping bag. It's on the larger size when rolled up and stored, but not so much as to be a hindrance if you're transporting it in the trunk of your car.

While it isn't waterproof, being machine washable means you won't need much effort to keep it clean. It's also connectable to a second sleeping bag, which people who like to go camping with their partner or children will appreciate. And if you start feeling too hot inside, you can always open the zipper at the feet to let out some heat.

The North Face's Wasatch Sleeping Bag is a mummy type which uses recycled material for its inner lining. Even with its light weight, it claims to have a comfort temperature as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. We found this fit well with pretty much any body type. The material is thick the entire length of the bag, resulting in a cushioned feeling as if you were sleeping on a real bed. The only drawback was that it's slim around the base, making it somewhat difficult to turn over in your sleep.

We noticed that it didn't have the best heat retention, with the temperature at the foot of the bag dropping 6.12 degrees after being in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes. You could theoretically use it in colder conditions like late fall or winter, as long as you're wearing some warm pajamas. Even though it takes up a good amount of space, it's still a reasonable size to fit in your car. We appreciated how light it was, a mere three pounds one ounce, giving it an advantage over some of the other sleeping bags in top spots. You won't have any trouble carrying it between your car and your closet.

On top of being machine washable, this sleeping bag is also waterproof, so you can dry it off with the swipe of your hand in unexpected rain. While it can't be connected to another sleeping bag, it does have zippers at both ends, which allows you to easily open one side to let in some air if you get too hot.

Soulout's sleeping bag is a four season, mummy-shaped bag. It has pockets on the inside so you can keep valuables like your smartphone and wallet nearby. This sleeping bag has sufficient space both horizontally and vertically, which taller people will appreciate. It was spacious enough to easily turn over in our sleep, and didn't produce any annoying rustling sound. But there wasn't a satisfying amount of padding around the head, which could result in a sore neck after sleeping on it, so bring along a pillow if you've got room.

When left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes, the temperature inside around the feet only dropped by 5.22 degrees, so we had no complaints regarding heat retention. You can safely take it with you camping during the colder months. The light weight and compact size make it easy to carry around with you, with the added convenience that it won't take up much space in your car.

In the features department, it comes waterproofed for easy cleanup when it rains. You can also connect one to a second sleeping bag, making it a great choice for couples or families with children, and it's easy to release heat thanks to the zipper at the feet. To top it all off, it's also machine washable, so there's little work involved in keeping it clean.

Farland's mummy-shaped sleeping bag boasts excellent heat retention as its selling point. When our taller testers tried it, they found that their feet felt confined due to the length. There also wasn't as much cushioning as we had hoped, which resulted in being able to feel the hardness of the ground below. One positive is that turning over in it wasn't a problem, and it didn't make any loud rustling sounds.

The temperature at the feet only dropped 4.14 degrees when we left it in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes, so it would seem the heat retention is as good as the maker says. It will keep you warm at night, even in the cooler months. At three pounds, 11 ounces, this sleeping bag is both light and compact when stored, making it easy to transport by car, motorcycle, or any other method you choose.

It also has a solid set of features. It's waterproof to stay dry in the rain, and machine washable for easy maintenance. If you start to feel hot while sleeping, you can open the zipper at the feet to adjust the temperature inside. And finally, you can connect it to a second sleeping bag for extra space to sleep as a couple or family.

Marmot's three season mummy-shaped sleeping bag Trestles 15 promises to stay warm even at low temperatures with its own unique insulation material. Although this sleeping bag is long enough to accommodate tall people, the shape ends up feeling tight along your body, and in particular the area around our hands and legs felt cramped. The fill was also thin enough such that we could feel the unevenness of the ground below. Due to the lack of space around our feet, turning over was difficult, and the material around the camper's face made quite a bit of noise due to the friction.

On the bright side, the maker's claims about heat retention were true, and it only allowed for a 3.42-degree drop in temperature inside when left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes. This means you can get a good night's sleep even when it's cold outside. It's light and doesn't take up much space when rolled up, so you'll have plenty of space left over when carrying it in the trunk of your car. With no waterproofing or connectability, it's a bit lacking in features. Nor is there a zipper at the feet, which makes it difficult to adjust the temperature inside to your liking. Thankfully, it's machine washable, so you shouldn't have much trouble keeping it fresh and clean.

The Brazos Sleeping Bag by Coleman is a rectangular model that uses a type of fabric called tricot for its inner lining, which is said to be particularly smooth to the touch. The generous space inside helped us to relax, and we never felt cramped. As for the inner lining, while it is indeed soft and comfortable, we also noticed it tended to create static electricity from the friction of turning over.

The padding around the head is also a bit too thin and doesn't provide enough cushion between the ground. Thankfully, the padding in the area around the wearer's back is sufficiently thick and gives the feeling of sleeping while wrapped up in a big, comfy blanket. This sleeping bag did well with heat retention, and only allowed for a 3.96-degree drop in temperature inside after 30 minutes in a 32-degree room. It should provide plenty of insulation if you're sleeping outside during the colder months of the year.

It isn't well suited for carrying around while hiking due to the size and weight, but if you'll be transporting it in your car you shouldn't have any problems. We found it disappointing that this sleeping bag isn't machine washable, nor is it waterproof. You'll need to wash it by hand, which takes time. On the bright side, it is connectable with a second sleeping bag, making it a good choice for camping with the whole family.

Oaskys makes the three-season, mummy-shaped Camping Sleeping Bag. With 14 color variations, you should have no trouble getting one in your favorite color.

It's wide enough to roll over easily and keeps any rustling sound down to a minimum. But we discovered that taller people would end up with their toes pressed up against the bottom to fit inside. There's also a lack of padding at the top half, so we felt the hardness of the ground below directly on our backs and waists.

The temperature inside dropped 5.94 degrees after being left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes, so we couldn't say the heat retention is impressive. You'll probably want to wear some heavy-duty pajamas if you plan to use it in very cold weather.

This sleeping bag is notable for being extremely light and compact when rolled up. You could even carry it in your backpack as well as your car or bike. This also means it won't take up much space in your house when you need to store it.

You can easily dry it off if you get caught in the rain, thanks to it being waterproof. There's also a zipper at the feet which is helpful for adjusting the temperature inside. But keep in mind that it isn't machine washable, and you'll need to wash it by hand, nor is it connectable to a second sleeping bag.

MalloMe's mummy style sleeping bags come in a wide variety of colors, allowing you to pick the one that fits your taste. The width of this sleeping bag was a bit narrow compared to some of the others we tested, and people with broad shoulders might feel cramped inside. This also made it difficult for us to turn over, as it sometimes felt like we were getting stuck due to the size. We also thought that the lining was insufficient and didn't provide a layer of protection between our bodies and the texture of the ground below.

When we tested heat retention, we found that the temperature dropped by 7.56 degrees on the inside when left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes, which isn't very reassuring. You'll need to bring warm clothes if you plan on using it in cold weather. The good news is that this sleeping bag is light and compact enough to carry around with you when rolled. You'll appreciate how easy it is to open up and have ready to use, even if you're taking it in your car or on a motorcycle.

It also comes with a useful set of additional features. It's waterproof in case you get caught in the rain, and can also be machine washed for easy maintenance. And finally, it's connectable with a second sleeping bag in case you want to sleep together with your family or partner when camping.

The Sleeping Bags for Adults by maker JEAOUIA are mummy shaped and intended for three-season use. It has a velcro strap to keep the zipper in place while you're sleeping so that heat doesn't escape.

There's sufficient space in both length and width so that even tall people can use it without feeling cramped. But the padding around the head and back is almost nonexistent, and you could easily end up with a sore neck and waist after a night's sleep. It's big enough to roll over in without any hindrance, but the material does cause a bit of a rustling sound.

We were a bit disappointed with the heat retention, as the temperature inside at the feet dropped 6.84 degrees after being left in a 32-degree room for 30 minutes. You'll need to bring along warm clothes if you plan on using it during the colder months.

This sleeping bag's biggest advantage is that it's light and compact when stored, making it highly portable. You could carry it on your bike or even in a backpack and aren't restricted to keeping it in your car.

Although it isn't waterproof, it is machine washable for simple maintenance. It's also connectable to a second sleeping bag, and the zipper at the feet allows you to easily adjust the temperature inside if you start to feel hot.

Coolzon's Lightweight Backpacking Sleeping Bag is a mummy type model that only weighs two pounds 13.5 ounces, making it extremely easy to transport. The space inside is relatively narrow, so people with broad shoulders will have a tough time turning over in their sleep. The padding is thin and doesn't provide enough protection, so you'll end up feeling the roughness of the ground below when trying to sleep.

The heat retention was also unimpressive, with a temperature drop of 6.66 degrees after 30 minutes in a 32-degree room. You'll want to have some warm socks on hand if you plan on using it during a cold time of year. This sleeping bag benefits from being both light and compact, so it's easy to take with you wherever you go, no matter whether you're carrying it or storing it in your car. It also takes up very little space for storage during the off season.

While it can't be connected with another sleeping bag, it is machine washable for hassle-free cleaning. It's also waterproof to prevent stains in case you accidentally spill something on it. And if you get too hot inside, you can open the zipper at the bottom to adjust the temperature.