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- Nemo Tempo 20 Sleeping Bag · Men's
- Nemo Forte 20 Sleeping Bag · Men's
- Mountain Hardwear Rook 30 Sleeping Bag - Men's
- Mountain Hardwear Rook 15 Sleeping Bag - Men's
- Nemo Forte 20 Sleeping Bag · Women's
- Nemo Tempo 35 Sleeping Bag · Men's
- Marmot Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag - Men's
- Nemo Tempo 20 Sleeping Bag · Women's
- Nemo Tempo 35 Sleeping Bag · Women's
- Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 30 Sleeping Bag - Women's
Nemo Tempo 20 Sleeping Bag · Men's
A synthetic, 20-degree sleeping bag with a roomier design and a draft collar to keep your face warm while trapping heat inside of the bag. The spoon shape gives you more wiggle room while sleeping and is a great option for side sleepers. Has a weight of 2 lbs 14 oz, an option for backpacking or camping.
Warm, at 20 degrees. This is a spoon-shaped bag, designed for maximum comfort. Great for people who don't like traditional mummy bags. It has space at the knees and shoulders for side sleepers and people who toss and turn a lot. And it's lightweight and efficient on top of that.
Very comfortable and spacious. 20 degree rating is very comfortable for even the cold summer nights in the mountains. The pricepoint is also great. I know you didn't have a budget in mind, but I figured there's no reason to spend more if a less expensive bag will do the trick for you.
Nemo Forte 20 Sleeping Bag · Men's
This is a great sleeping bag because of the temperature rating which lets you use it throughout most or all of the year. It also has a cozy hood and a baffle around the neck that tucks in and keeps any draft from getting in. Conversely, if you're hot, you can either unzip the whole thing, or unzip the front gill-like vents to release some heat. It also weighs in at just 2lbs 10oz, which is pretty light for a synthetic bag, and a bag at this price!
This bag is perfect for backpacking March through November and its 20 degree rating is great for most situations. The synthetic material is super lightweight and warm. It also packs down super small.
Great sleeping bag for backpacking trips. Spoon shape adds room at the needs for more comfy sleeping as compared to mummy designs. Packs down small and lightweight at 2lbs 10oz.
Mountain Hardwear Rook 30 Sleeping Bag - Men's
Provides warmth in a lightweight package that's ready for late spring or early fall outings. Cut with efficient mummy shaping and filled with down, this bag packs down well for longer trips into the backcountry, and includes a compression sack. Durable water repellent finish protects the loft from light moisture. Weighs 15oz and the long will fit people up to 6ft6in. Rated for 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
This sleeping bad is lightweight and compresses well due to the 650 fill down insulation. A durable 2-way zipper allows for easy venting when you get too warm. Water resistant. Packed weight is 1lb 13.2oz. Packed size is 7 x 13.5".
You'll definitely be warm in this sleeping bag but if it does get too hot the zipper can be used to allow for more airflow!
Mountain Hardwear Rook 15 Sleeping Bag - Men's
Great for backpacking! With a temp rating of 15, you'll be comfortable in temps right around freezing, and the extra insulation does not weigh the bag down as it's packed weight is still just 2lbs 6oz. The 2-way zipper will give you some ventilation if it gets too hot on the warmer trips!
Down insulation offers a good warmth to weight ratio! This bag weighs 2lbs 6.5oz and packs to 8 x 15.5inches. It is water resistant and the 2 way zipper allows for easy venting when needed!
At 2 lbs, 6.5 oz with 650 fill down, this bag checks all of the boxes for standard outdoor adventuring in cooler temps and comes in at a excellent price point.
Nemo Forte 20 Sleeping Bag · Women's
This sleeping bag is a comfort minded spoon-shaped bag that allows for increased performance that isn't as restricting as the traditional mummy shape. It is designed with side-sleepers in mind and intended for comfort in the backcountry. Filled with Primaloft RISE, 80% recycled insulation, this bag is rated for down to a generous 20 degrees and includes Thermo Gills and a Blanket Fold to further regulate retained temperature. The Forte 20 weighs in at only 3lbs, 5oz (regular) or 3lbs, 9oz (long) with a compressed volume of 11.7 liters.
A synthetic, 20 degree bag that has a spoon-shaped design to give more room at the hips and knees for side sleepers. It also has a draft collar and heat zippered vents for temperature control. This bag weighs 3 lbs 5 oz and fits up to heights of 5'6".
This sleeping bag is a comfort minded spoon-shaped bag that allows for increased performance that isn't as restricting as the traditional mummy shape. It is designed with side-sleepers in mind and intended for comfort in the backcountry. Filled with Primaloft RISE, 80% recycled insulation, this bag is rated for down to a generous 20 degrees and includes Thermo Gills and a Blanket Fold to further regulate retained temperature. The Forte 20 weighs in at only 3lbs, 5oz (regular) or 3lbs, 9oz (long) with a compressed volume of 11.7 liters.
Nemo Tempo 35 Sleeping Bag · Men's
This is Nemo's "spoon"-shaped design which is ideal for side sleepers but still packs down smaller than a rectangular sleeping bag would! It also features a "pillow pocket" that can be stuffed with clothing to create a pillow or insert your backpackers pillow to keep it in place while you sleep. It can also zip together with the Women's Tempo bag. Weighs 2lbs 14oz and has a compressed volume of 7.3L.
Great for 3 season camping, rated to 35 degrees. Weighs a little over 3lbs, so not the lightest bag, but not the heaviest either. Made from synthetic material to protect from rain and storms. More open around the shoulders than a mummy bag.
Camping and backpacking. Synthetic insulation keeps you warm in any climate.
Marmot Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag - Men's
At 3lbs 11oz, this synthetic bag is a great option for a phenomenal price! 15 degree temp rating and a fold down second zipper provides additional ventilation making this bag versatile for many temperatures.
This bag has a synthetic fill, so it'll do fine even if it gets wet! It will keep you warm, without weighing you down.
Nemo Tempo 20 Sleeping Bag · Women's
Pretty light for a 20* synthetic bag (2.5lbs) and is filled with Nemo's Stratofiber insulation. This bag is cut a little wider at the knees and elbows for side sleepers to settle in for the night without feeling confined. It also has an integrated sleeve for a pillow, a snagless zipper and a pocket for a phone or small essentials to keep close.
This bag is designed specifically to fit women and keep them warm where it counts. It weighs 3lbs 12oz and packs down to 9.7L. The relaxed mummy shape provides comfort for a variety of sleeping positions! Well made with a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
This bag is great for wither camping and backpacking.
Nemo Tempo 35 Sleeping Bag · Women's
Cut and hips and shoulders to give side sleepers more space. Also designed for women on length and style. Offers a pillow pocket and synthetic insulation that is going to be light yet comfortable. Also offers ambi zipper system.
Synthetic insulation provides for warmth and easy packability with a generous cut at the elbows and knees so side sleepers can shift positions comfortably throughout the night.
Great for side sleepers who don't want to be weighed down on the way to alpine lakes. Best used from spring to fall seasons!
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 30 Sleeping Bag - Women's
Environmentally friendly upcycle using recycled high quality materials!! This is a synthetic bag that doesn't sacrifice weight or packability! 2lbs 4oz this is a great light option. Comes with a compression and storage sack.
Recycled synthetic insulation and efficient shape make this a great all around bag from backpacking to car camping. Synthetic fill keeps the price point reasonable and will still loft when wet!
Great synthetic bag for staying warm in the backcountry without breaking the bank. Synthetic insulation is great for humid or wet climates and is still fairly light and packable.
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag
This sleeping bag is made from 100% recycled materials while still delivering top performance for your backpacking and camping adventures. 3D construction in both the hood and footbox ensure warmth and comfort where it counts! Comes with a compression sack as well as a separate storage sack which will help maintain the loft and life of your sleeping bag. Synthetic insulation will continue to keep you warm even when wet.
Synthetic eco insulation. 2lbs 6oz. Marmot makes great bags! This is one of the most popular through each temperature range.
Top-rated, budget synthetic bag at 2lb 6oz in the regular length.
Marmot Trestles 30 Sleeping Bag - Men's
This sleeping bag has nice ventilation with a second zipper. It has a stash pocket and will keep you warm and dry! Just over 3 pounds and made of synthetic material.
A great 3-season bag that is lightweight and synthetic. This will realistically keep your warm down to 35 degrees!
A good, lightweight synthetic choice for 3-season camping and backpacking. Fits height up to 6ft.
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 15 Sleeping Bag
This sleeping bag has a few tricks up its sleeve - the micro fleece lined stuff sack doubles as a pillow plus the sleeping bag fully converts into a quilt! At 4lbs 8oz, this option is perfect for car camping in comfort. The relaxed mummy shape offers some extra room to move around or sleep on your side and the synthetic insulation will continue to keep you warm, even if it gets wet. Cozy up in this sleeping bag and wake up refreshed and ready for adventures!
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 30 Sleeping Bag - Men's
Versatile synthetic-fill bag! Goes down to the 30 degree range and is a great light option! Perfect for staying cozy in the cold, and is even able to handle a little moisture being synthetic fill.
This bag is great if you want something that is super light and compact! The plus is that it's a synthetic insulation, so you don't have to worry about moisture or dampness.
It is lightweight, durable and will hold up an any climate.
Marmot Nanowave 35 Sleeping Bag - Men's
This is a great warm weather bag for car camping or backpacking. It weighs less than 3lbs, includes a compression stuff sack, and has a synthetic fill that will do a better job of keeping you warm in wetter environments than down.
Synthetic Material. Good for environments outside of extremes.
Synthetic, 35 degree sleeping bag. Weighs 2lbs 2.8oz.
Marmot Nanowave 45 Sleeping Bag - Men's
A lightweight and compressible sleeping bag with a comfort rating of 45 degrees. Synthetic fill will continue to keep you warm, even if it gets wet!
A lightweight and compressible sleeping bag with a comfort rating of 45 degrees. Synthetic fill will continue to keep you warm, even if it gets wet!
Nemo Forte 35 Sleeping Bag · Men's
Solid choice for side sleepers and a great temperature for an all around sleeping bag at 35 degrees. Features like the Thermo Gills and Blanket Fold will contain warmth at night or ability to release heat if it gets too hot. Will fit individuals up to 6 feet!
NEMO is a fairly new brand and jumping into the scene with some awesome, durable and lightweight gear. This spoon-shaped bag is meant to be awesome for side sleepers or people who just want more wiggle room for your average mummy bag. Primaloft insulation mimics 650-fill down, but performs better when wet!
This is a great spring/summer/fall bag. Nemo bags are known for their packability, this bag will compress down to 5.3 liters which is a bit larger than it’s down counterpart.
Nemo Forte 35 Sleeping Bag · Women's
Comfortable into the low 30s, filled with high-loft synthetic insulation, spoon shaped to allow for very comfortable side sleeping and maneuvering during the night, and two "Thermo Gills" on the front to easily release heat if it gets to be a bit too warm! This bag is a real thing of beauty!! And for what you're getting, it's cheap! Unbelievable deal packed with loads of features. 2 lbs. 9 oz and packs down to 8.5 x 12" before compression. (You should be able to tighten it up and get it a bit smaller than that!)
Marmot Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag - Women's
This is a synthetic bag tested down to 17F. It's a no-frills, mummy shaped bag that'll keep you warm without the extra features. I would actually consider this one a bit of a mummy/spoon hybrid cut. It has plenty of space in the torso area, and the foot-box is roomier than traditional mummy bags.
Warm and comfortable with a relaxed shape this synthetic bag will be great in any weather condition!
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 15 Sleeping Bag - Women's
Lightweight for the warmth, and packable for a synthetic bag. Designed as a women's bag with a comfort limit down to 15F. Looser mummy shape for more comfortable sleeping.
A synthetic option (will stay warm when wet), anti snag zipper, contoured draft collar.
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag - Women's
- This bag is made from upcycled materials but doesn't lack quality/durability. It is made with synthetic insulation, so you don't have to worry if it gets wet. The outer shell is also soft, which is nice since its around your face.
- A nice external pocket to put your cell or headlamp in. It has a compression stuff sack which is nice for backpacking, it will make it nice and small to fit wither on the outside of your pack or inside.
- A nice roomier foot bed, and it will keep you warm. Up to 20 degrees, and it has been said to be work in lower temps (around 0).
This is a synthetic bag that will keep you cozy. It's on the warmer side of the ones I'm showing you, so you could take it down to 35-40 degree nights while still staying warm. At 2 lbs. 15 oz., it's not too heavy either. Plus, all recycled insulation means it has a lighter environmental footprint!
Great budget option for 3 season backpacking. Lightweight yet does not compromise warmth and comfort.
The North Face Dolomite One 15 Sleeping Bag - Men's
Super versatile for crossing multiple climates. Rectangular shape is comfortable and includes nice features like a watch pocket as well as North Face's tried and true design and heritage.
Sea To Summit Quest Quii 38 Sleeping Bag - Women's
This women's-specific sleeping bag is designed for extra warmth where it counts so you sleep cozy and comfortable all night long. On warmer nights, fully unzip the sleeping bag to use it as a quilt and this will add extra ventilation so you don't overheat. This sleeping bag has a comfort rating of 37 degrees with a lower limit of 27 degrees. It weighs 2.27lbs.
Reliability and durability of synthetic insulation in an affordable bag that's still light enough for backpacking. Synthetic will stay warm when wet and dries faster than down.
Wider design means you can move around inside more easily, and fit equipment inside with you should the need arise. Packs down small to fit in a backpack.
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 30 Sleeping Bag
This 30 degree, synthetic sleeping bag has a roomier mummy fit for more wiggle room. Great for car camping or backpacking. The stuff sack has a fleece lining, so it can be turned inside out to be used as a pillow case by stuffing in a sweatshirt or coat while still having a soft pillow. This bag has a weight of 3 lbs 6 oz and a packed size of 9" x 16". Fits up to heights of 6'6".
Great for Summer to early fall nights when it gets cooler. A true mummy-style bag, with some room to maneuver.
Warm and lightweight. Efficient mummy construction keeps all of your heat in.
Marmot Micron 40 Sleeping Bag - Men's
This is a summer-weight down sleeping bag that packs easily and weighs just 1lb, 6oz. It's insulated with 650-fill-power down that is also water resistant! The full-length zipper means this sleeping bag fully converts into a quilt, as well.
Mountain Hardwear Lamina 30 Sleeping Bag - Women's
A women's-specific sleeping bag that offers more insulation in the footbox and core area for increased comfort. This 30 degree, synthetic sleeping bag is a lighter weight option for synthetic bags. With a durable water-repellent finish, it will resist moisture in wetter environments. This bag weighs 2 lbs 3.1 oz and has a packed size of 7.5" x 15.5". Fits heights up to 5'10". Suitable for backpacking and car camping!
At 2 lbs. 3 oz., this bag is impressively lightweight for a synthetic bag. Features such as the two-way zipper allow you to vent the bag and let some heat out on warmer nights, while the water-repellent finish will help keep you dry. Synthetic insulation also performs better than down when wet.
2lbs 3.1oz! This is a lightweight option. Synthetic insulation, still very packable.
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 30 Sleeping Bag - Women's
3-season synthetic bag rated to 30F. Packs down to 3lb 14oz (which poses zero problems for car camping!).
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 0 Sleeping Bag
The bag has a full length zipper that extends down around the toe box, so on warmer nights, it can be used as a quilt. Also features a draft collar to keep the chill out, as well as a draft tube around the (snag proof) zipper to eliminate cold spots.
Full length zipper allows for great versatility plus wrap around zipper at footbox allowing for use as a quilt. Draft tube and comfortable mummy cut ensures warmth in a budget conscious option for the temp rating.
Dries quickly if wet, and packs tightly for a 0 degree bag. Great for backpacking.
The North Face Cat's Meow Guide 20 Sleeping Bag - Women's
You'll be snug as a bug in this sleeping bag with it's fitted hood and draft collar that help keep the warmth in and the drafts out! Use the pad loops to secure the sleeping bag to your sleeping pad so you don't slip off and wake up on the hard ground. The regular length weighs 2lbs 4oz and packs down to 9 x 16 inches. Both a compression sack and storage sack are included.
This is a synthetic bag that will perform better than a down bag in wet conditions. 20 degree rating for colder nights or those that prefer some extra warmth.
A 20 degree synthetic sleeping bag that will keep you warm and will insulate even when wet. It has a weight of 2lb 10oz and a stuff sack size of 10x18 inches.
The North Face Eco Trail Bed 35 Sleeping Bag - Men's
Made from recycled materials, this synthetic insulated sleeping bag is rated for temperatures down to 35 degrees. The wraparound footbox means the sleeping bag lies flat and can also be fully unzipped and used as a blanket around camp or a quilt on warmer nights when you need extra ventilation! For extra warmth on cool nights, cinch the top to keep the heat in and the cold air out. Weighs 2lbs 12oz in the regular length.
Using recycled materials, this synthetic bag is rated for temperatures down to 35 degrees. The shape allows for use as a quilt to when not fully zipped up. A comfortable and affordable option for car camping.
Super functional base camp bag for the summer months. Get a Left Zip and Right Zip model to put them together for couples!
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