And if the bag has a tough exterior shell, you can use it as an outdoor picnic blanket in a pinch. In the long run, it all comes down to which sleeping bag is right for you. Coleman is the go-to for casual campers who are on a budget and wish to enjoy comfort.
Most traditional camping bags stick to synthetic fill for cost savings, but lofty down clusters offer a premium feel and warmth that polyester just can’t match. And as we’ve come to expect from Kelty, the Galactic is solidly built and priced pretty affordably at $170, which is around $30 less than REI’s similarly intentioned Hunkerdown above. This Ozark Trail Sleeping Bag comes in a sealed compression bag that makes it easy to take with you when you go when camping or hiking.
For those who run cold or simply want to bring their bag into lower temperatures, adding a sleeping bag liner can help keep you cozy without breaking the bank. Liners are made of soft materials like fleece, wool, polyester, or silk and typically add around 5 to 15 degrees to the warmth rating of your bag. They also serve as a barrier between you and your bag’s interior, which can help boost lifespan (you can wash the liner after use rather than getting your bag dirty). Liners typically cost between $30 and $60, and a couple of our favorite options are Sea to Summit’s Thermolite Reactor for mummy bags and their Silk-Cotton Blend Liner for rectangular models. To be clear, liners are totally optional and not everyone needs one, but they do offer added warmth and comfort and help keep your bag in good shape.
In this case, you get two down-filled bags (the One Bag has a synthetic outer bag and down midlayer) that can be paired together on cold nights or separated in warmer temps. At 2 pounds 13 ounces all in, it adds up to a highly versatile system that crosses over nicely for backpacking, too. That said, the all-in-one answer comes with some compromises. Mummy sleeping bags trim away material in the shoulders, hips, and feet for a shape that mimics your body.
Day one, night one…the zipper tore and cord in hood broke. Day 2 …it was closer to 6 degree and I froze…I had to hike Ozark Trail Camping Chairs into town, replace the bag. I could have gotten better quality from a teenager’s home ec project and lighter weight.
For your family trip or solo adventure, in a tent or motor home, our experts are here to help you to enjoy the great outdoors and create new and exciting memories of a lifetime. What bothers me the most, (and the main reason I gave it 2 stars) is that the fabric is hidden and not obvious until you get it out of the package and unzip it all of the way. If they wanted to skimp on fabric, it should have been used on the outside and bottom of the bag! I was on a budget so I figured I would go with a less expensive bag. I got in the bag, tried to zip it and the zipper tore immediately.