Sleeping Bag reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Sleeping Bag brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/WildernessBackpacking, r/CampingGear, r/Ultralight, r/camping, r/wildcampingintheuk. Top-rated brands include Nemo (4.7/5), REI (4.2/5), Feathered Friends (5.0/5).
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Reviews178
Subreddits26
Posts62
Brands50
Products75
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#1
Nemo
4.7
(23)
"Nemo Riff 15 might be a shout."
"I have a Nemo Disco 15 and love it. I am a sleeping bag skeptic because I hate the feeling of being confined but it was roomy enough."
"Check out the Nemo Disco. It’s the favorite bag I’ve ever owned—designed for side sleepers."
"Both my older scouts love their down Nemos."
"Nemo Disco 15 is "spoon shaped" and has plenty of room to side sleep or roll on your belly."
"NEMO FORTE 20 is best value at only $200 and very comfortable bag."
"She Just upgraded to the Nemo Disco and loves it."
"Check Nemo Disco 15- it's built quite wide for side sleepers."
"I have a Nemo disco 15, which I love. I stay toasty down to the high 30s."
"I have a Nemo Disco 15 down bag and I’m a stomach and side sleeper."
#2
REI
4.2
(14)
"I've been very pleased with my REI Siesta Hooded 20f bag."
"I use REI Magma 30 with S2S reactor liner on the S2S Etherlight Insulated Pad. With this setup, I’m generally good down to 25ish."
"I just order a used Magma 30 from REI re/supply last night for $196! So excited to have a lightweight down sleeping bag."
"I absolutely love my REI Magma 30. I know you mentioned being a restless sleeper, but have you ever tried a quilt? I was super hesitant myself but now I’ll never go back."
"REI is a great option if you shop the outlet, resupply, or sales."
"I would look/keep an eye on REI and Backcountry for any sales on bags that fit the requirements."
"I just got myself a Magma 30 which I believe is now a good price for what you get. Maybe look at it if you will be hiking. It's light for the temperature rating."
"That fits in my ortlieb 4.1L fork pack."
"I second the REI Kindercone. Both my kids used theirs for years until they got to tall."
"I second the kindercone recommendation. When my kids were little the rule was in order to come backpacking with me they had to be able to carry a pack."
#3
Feathered Friends
5.0
(11)
"They are not cheap but one of the best."
"Look at all the reviews and most agree that they under rate their cold ratings."
"Feathered friends or Western mountaineering are great."
"My favorites are Feathered Friends or Western Moun."
"Feathered friends and western mountaineering are some of the best. Z packs also makes good bags that are UL though hoodless."
"My wife, who is always cold, has a Feathered Friends bag out of Seattle. The fact that it's very warm is no problem for her."
"I have a Feathered Friends bag that I have used winter camping and love it."
"The shortest bags I’ve been able to find are made by Feather friends."
"I use a 30 deg feathered friends quilt, and it's been amazing. Huge upgrade from a decade old 15 degree synthetic."
"I just got my second bag which is a feathered friends and I’m obsessed."
#4
Western Mountaineering
4.8
(11)
"Western Mountaineering is the gold standard of sleeping bags."
"I strongly recommend buying either Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends bag."
"You can’t do better than a Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends zero degree bag. I have the WM Kodiak 0 and it is incredible."
"The best is Western Mountaineering out of San Jose CA."
"You should get a warm sleeping bag, something from Western Mountaineering is what I would recommend."
"+1 to WM. 0* bag has been my go-to for all my PNW mountain trips. Never felt like I needed anything warmer. Quality is amazing."
"I just ordered a 0F WM bag. The cut is just as roomy as my 15F bag and only 4oz heavier."
"I have 2 WM bags, 32 degree (summer) and a 5 degree (winter). The quality on these are unmatched in my opinion."
"Check out Western Mountaineering bags. A lot of them come in the 5’6” size. And you can get them overfilled with extra down for added warmth."
"They are pricey but you get what you pay for."
#5
Enlightened Equipment
4.8
(10)
"Absolute game-changer!"
"It's very well made and I've been quite happy with mine."
"Enlightened equipment and zenbivy are two pretty good companies that I use. Quilt goes on the sleeping pad directly and I’ve never been warmer in any system."
"Enlightened Equipment, Katabatic, and UGQ are all great brands."
"I love my bag from Enlightened Equipment. They have lots of options."
"Enlightened equipment makes really warm and light quilts...I love mine."
"Enlightened equipment allows you to personalize everything..not sure if they have short sizes though but probably worth checking out!"
"I love my Enlightened Equipment 20 degree bag and I got it in a narrow and short."
"Have you considered a quilt? Look up Enlightened equipment."
"I’m 5’8” 190lbs, toss and turn a lot at night, am a thru hiker. My system is Xtherm pad and 10F Enigma quilt from Enlightened Equipment."
#6
Kelty
4.0
(11)
"So far it's been my favorite one of the several I've tried."
"I recommend REI helix sleeping pad (R value 4.9) and the kelty cosmic down 20 degree bag."
"Tends to be good quality for the price."
"Kelty"
"Kelty double wide."
"Kelty Cosmic Down 20 gets me (a woman) through Spring, Summer and Fall."
"I got my kids the Kelly Mistral 30 when they were about that age. I think I got it on a sale going 35-40. Still going strong year 3 heh"
"+1 for the kelty.. but ours are 5ish years old."
"I have a kelty dridown 20F pack and combine it with a liner if it gets colder."
"The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 comes close to meeting your three criteria."
#7
Hammock Gear
4.8
(6)
"I have a Hammock Gear quilt that i love. It was 200ish$? 20degrees. Love it."
"I linked a 20 as I've taken mine down to 27 so far and have still been warm."
"The Hammock Gear Burrow blows all three of those bags away weight-wise."
"The wife and I both use one rated to -9 or so."
"Have you looked into cottage companies like hammock gear? Hand made and custom top quilts."
"Based on your budget, I would look at hammock gear and warbonnet."
#8
Marmot
4.5
(6)
"I love my marmot womens Teton. It’s withstood a lot of poor care and abuse and the test of time. Plus it’s warm af."
"I'm partial to the marmot bags with the diagonal elastic. Eliminates cold spots"
"I really like the marmot down bags (they have a fairly roomy foot box)."
"Marmot or Nero."
"Something from marmot."
"Marmot never 0.. Warm AF. Brought couple of times in wisconsin winter camping trips."
#9
Therm-a-Rest
4.8
(5)
"I use an Xtherm and a 30degree quilt and have been fine on nights in the high 20s."
"Have you tried an Xtherm pad? I will guarantee you won't be cold with a 15deg bag and an xtherm."
"Pretty sure the reactor is the best. And the obvious pad recommendation for you is the Xtherm."
"I love my thermarest vesper bag. Lightweight and keeps me super warm."
"I bought 2 sleeping bags… a Therm-a-rest down mummy bag ($200) and a Summit synthetic barrel bag ($150)."
#10
Rab
4.8
(5)
"I have had it years and camped all year round with no issues."
"It’s light packs down small and has been perfectly durable."
"I'm 5'1" and I have the women's Rab Neutrino 800. I love it! It's a little warm for me in the summer, but I've also used it winter car camping and it was great."
"Rab Andes 800 has a woman's version. Being 5'2, I'm quite happy with it, not much extra space in there... Comfy in subzero (celsius), weights less than 1.5 kg."
"Uses Pertex Quantum Pro outer which is more resistant to water than other materials."
#11
Woolbabe
5.0
(4)
"Great quality and lovely and warm."
"Loved our woolbabe sleep sacks and pjs."
"It was great - used it autumn/winter/spring."
"Going to be using the duvet weight bag this winter in Christchurch, NZ."
#12
Teton
4.3
(4)
"I got a Teton Celsius -25° rated bag a month ago for a backcountry trip to Yosemite. Stayed cozy multiple nights in ~20° temps."
"I personally really like the sleeping bags that Teton has."
"I've been using a 20F Teton mummy bag from Amazon for the last 2 years. Light enough to pack, and warm enough for 3 seasons without extra layers."
"Teton makes great adult bags."
#13
Big Agnes
3.8
(4)
"The big Agnes system bags are my favorite thing ever. The way they work with the pads is super nice, no slipping off the pad and techically hauling less weight."
"I got a Big Agnes 30 degree and a North Face 0 degree each under $100."
"We started out with one of the Big Agnes ones, but they're just so bulky and heavy."
"No experience with BA bags but I have a quality pad from them."
#14
U.S. Army
4.7
(3)
"It was probably the best piece of gear I was ever issued."
"Can confirm that sleeping bag keeps you super super warm!"
"Heavy, but they'll last forever and keep you warm and dry!"
#15
Mountain Hardwear
4.7
(3)
"I've always had good luck with Mountain Hardwear down sleeping bags."
"It’s a warm bag."
"I’ll plug for the Mountain Hardware Bishop Pass 15 bag. I’m doing 3-season in upstate New York/New England and am also 6'."
#16
Sierra Designs
4.7
(3)
"It’s great. Highly recommend."
"I use the nitro quilt from sierra design 14 nights a month. super light weigh. great sleeping exp. i use the 20f bag here."
"Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed."
#17
Alpkit
4.3
(3)
"If you're in the UK then Alpkit is my go to. Amazing value, great kit."
"Alpkit have some, snugpak and rab do too."
"Get any second hand Alpkit bag. Amazing quality."
#18
Cumulus
4.3
(3)
"My cumulus quilt 250 is even smaller."
"I personally use a down quilt, but they are in a whole other price category, like 300 euro for this one."
"Dont have a specific recommendation but try looking at cumulus outdior. You can customize your bag a bit and for the quality you get theyre not too expensive"
#19
Snugpak
4.3
(3)
"Will definitely provide protection from the coldest nights."
"Looks great for the money. Less than £40. Can use as quilt too."
"Maybe £40-£50"
#20
Decathlon
4.3
(3)
"The best bag I could find for the price."
"I have a really small (compressed)/light/affordable one from there that I've been really happy with."
"Have a look in Decathlon (and reviews) for low cost gear."
#21
Carinthia
4.0
(3)
"Excellent kit."
"Comfortable to -18c and its under 300."
"Rated to -18c."
#22
MEC
4.0
(3)
"I used a MEC -7 bag for that exact temperature range for years."
"One of the only quality down bags you'll find at that price point."
"The MEC Draco might be what you’re looking for."
#23
Katabatic Gear
5.0
(2)
"I’m a big fan of Katabatic Gear quilts."
"If you can afford spending another 100 it’s definitely worth it."
#24
Glacial Gear
5.0
(2)
"One of the best purchases I've ever made."
"Glacial Gear makes a really nice merino wool sleeping bag liner."
#25
20 Degree Quilt
5.0
(2)
"Switched to 20 quilt in 2021 and was toasty."
"20* quilt, lighter and better for temperature regulation."
#26
OEX
3.3
(3)
"The OEX Leviathan EV 900 seems to tick most boxes except the length of course."
"OEX Fathom EV 300, not the lightest but within the budget probably the easiest option."
"Not the lightest but within the budget probably the easiest option."
#27
Exped
5.0
(2)
"Or get a closed cell foam pad like the Exped Flexmat Plus which won't ever leak. The r value is much better than the number suggests."
"Get an Exped 10 pad and an oversized down quilt rated for 10* - 15*"
#28
Eddie Bauer
4.5
(2)
"I stand by EB’s first ascent quality, and I’m sure for wmnf this would be a good buy."
"Currently putting together a winter backpacking setup for a presi traverse... warm enough sleeping bag."
#29
Montbell
4.5
(2)
"It is only a 32 degree rating."
"Montbell sells a 'Down Hugger' series which is somewhat elastic and I found helps a little with stomach sleeping."
#30
Bishop Pass
3.5
(2)
"I can vouch for the Bishop Pass being a great bag for sub-$200."
"I do like the bag and think it's a good value."
#31
Woolino
5.0
(1)
"Still in perfect condition for next bub after daily use."
#32
Merino Kids
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend!"
#33
Kifaru
5.0
(1)
"Been using mine all over for years and it's incredible."
#34
SlumberJack
5.0
(1)
"I sleep warm and toasty even on the coldest nights."
#35
Woobie
5.0
(1)
"Hands down the best liner is a zippable woobie (military poncho liner)"
#36
Wiggys
5.0
(1)
"The Wiggys Flexible temperature Range Sleep System is what I use."
#37
The North Face
4.0
(1)
"North Face Wasatch. Not light as summer bags go (1.5 lbs), but I’ve had mine for about five years and it’s a trooper."
#38
Summit
4.0
(1)
"I bought 2 sleeping bags… a Therm-a-rest down mummy bag ($200) and a Summit synthetic barrel bag ($150)."
#39
Spark Pro
4.0
(1)
"It is the lightest bag I could find and still hit my needed temperature target."
#40
Outdoor Vitals
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for a budget friendly one outdoor vitals has a 800 fill short bag that does 0 F. I’ve used their 20F bag and it’s has kept me warm."
#41
Zenbivy
4.0
(1)
"Zenbivy"
#42
ALPS
4.0
(1)
"I have an ALPS double sleeping bag that is very roomy and cozy."
#43
Coleman
4.0
(1)
"My wife and I both got 0* rated Coleman Heritage bags."
#44
AceCamp
4.0
(1)
"AceCamp makes nice kid sleeping bags. My 6 year old son likes that the stars glow in the dark."
#45
Pod
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at pod sleeping bags."
#46
Robins
4.0
(1)
"Only taken it down to about +5, so far, and happy with it."
#47
Mountain Equipment
4.0
(1)
"Can be had for about £300."
#48
Hiker's Direct
4.0
(1)
"I like a 0F bag for winter and a liner for summer camp."
#49
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"Walmart bags will be fine for now."
#50
Ruffwear
2.0
(1)
"Bags are kind of a waste since the bottom doesn’t provide value (gets compressed and doesn’t provide warmth). I originally bought a ruffwear sleeping bag but it’s too heavy and bulky."
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