The Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2024

One of our favorite brands is back with a car-camping delight for summer nights above 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The NEMO Jazz 30 Sleeping Bag ($300) sleeps like a dream, leaving our tester not too hot, not too cold, but just right. All told, this is the best overall camping sleeping bag we’ve tested.

This bag boasts an overfilled quilt design, along with a signature NEMO BlanketFold draft collar near your face, and a ‘featherbed-style’ bottom for an incredibly cozy experience. A removable, washable sheet means the bag feels extra soft on bare skin. More akin to our own beds at home than many other sleeping bags — this bag just oozes comfort.

The Jazz sports a symmetrical cut, which means that zippers run down both sides and allow for customized venting throughout the night, and the ability to zip in with another bag if you want to cuddle. We especially appreciated the integrated sleeping pad sleeve, which anchors the bag in place (and is sized perfectly for the NEMO Roamer pad — one of our favorites).

Topped off with a pillow pocket that’s large enough to wrangle our favorite pillow from home all night, the Jazz hits all the right notes when it comes to camping comfort. Know that you’ll want to share in the bounty? The Jazz is also available in a Double version ($350), which bumps the width out to 129 inches.

Negatives were hard to come by, but packed, this bag’s a hog. Thankfully, it comes with a duffel bag for easier storage. At $300, it’s also a bit on the pricey side for a purely car-camping setup, but the absolutely plush comfort it offers helps salve our wallets.

At the end of the night, we found the NEMO Jazz 30 so comfortable — we didn’t want to get out of it, even to make a piping hot cup of coffee.

Made for hikers of all sizes, the new REI Co-op Trailmade 20 Bags ($100) are the result of the merging of the two previously gendered Trailbreak bags, all in order to offer an impressive six different sizes made to fit anyone — regardless of labels.

Short, long-wide, and everything in between, we were stoked about the number of size options on the new Trailmade. Too often in the past were folks pressed into purchasing a bag that felt like it wasn’t made for them. No longer: the Trailmade is made for us. 

During our inaugural camping trip in Joshua Tree National Park during spring, we tested out the Regular size and found it to be the ideal size for our 5’10”, 165 lbs. tester, and kept us warm down to 32 degrees F. The footbox was a surprising highlight of this relaxed mummy-cut bag, which sports a roomy ‘up-kick’ of space and allows for full extension of your tootsies without cold spots. Very nice.

The Trailmade is currently only offered in a 20-degree temperature rating (that’s a comfort rating of ~31 degrees F), which we found suitable to be put to service in three-season conditions, but would love to see an additional warmer temp summer bag for our mid-season excursions. 

The insulating properties of the recycled polyester fill aren’t anything to rave about, but it does its job admirably in this cut and provides a predictable amount of warmth. Additional niceties on the Trailmade include a snag-free zipper guide, as well as a stash pocket on the exterior of the bag for your phone, headlamp, or water filter.

Perfect for those who want to fine-tune their sleeping bag fit, the Trailmade 20 has been a welcome addition to our gear closets and is a bag that’ll serve many in their introduction to the outdoors.

This is hands down the most comfortable bag we tested. Big Agnes’ Echo Park 20 ($200) series is plush, cozy, and loaded with cool features. This bag even has enough room for wide-shouldered campers, thanks to a gaping 80-inch span across the top of the bag.

And for the not-so-broad-shouldered, hand pockets at the top corners let you snuggle the bag around you, nice and tight. The cinchable hood completes the cocooning sensation. Big Agnes also included a wraparound zipper so you can remove the insulated top layer to use as a camp blanket. Unlike many bags, the Echo Park has zippered entry points on both sides, which makes for a small but convenient touch. You can also unzip the bag from the bottom to pop your feet out.

An internal accessory pocket helps a smartphone preserve a charge on cool nights (and may keep you from losing it outright at night). Big Agnes’ trademark Flex Pad Sleeve helps keep the bag from sliding off your sleeping pad as you move around. And the brand also incorporated a pillow “barn” to help keep that in place, too. 

Amenable to any summer or shoulder-season trip, the Echo Park series of sleeping bags from Big Agnes are available in 40-degree, 20-degree, 0-degree, and even -20-degree versions for those frost-nipped nights in the depth of winter. If synthetic insulation isn’t your thing, Big Agnes also offers the same design and cut in their Diamond Park series of bags, filled with 600 fill-power down.

Our only gripe? Smaller campers might find this bag too roomy — which can let cold drafts get in. But overall, the Big Agnes Echo Park 20 is a very smart, very comfy sleeping bag.

Recently redesigned, the Sea to Summit Women’s Ascent 30 ($429-459) still finds its way into the packs of our female testers who are after a women-specific fit sleeping bag. With both a wider cut and body-mapped extra down where you need it most, this bag is dialed in to provide where it counts.

We tested the 30-degree bag (there is also a 15-degree version), and it lived up to its temperature rating. The “oversized” draft collar and draft tube kept our tester wonderfully warm on a 28-degree night with some windchill. With its relaxed mummy shape and extra width, there is even enough room in this bag to make side sleeping possible.

And this thing has so many zippers — including a half-zip on the left side and an extra zipper on the foot box — that on warmer nights, you can control the ventilation effectively to keep cool. Snaps on the neck of the Ascent also mean you can pop your arms out, and when combined with that footbox zip, makes this bag fully wearable around camp. We’re never leaving the warmth to make our coffee again.

When it’s time to pack up, this bag is easy to get into its compact stuff sack, and the 750-fill power down is to thank for that. 750FP is on the higher end for a down-filled camping sleeping bag, with many other bags like the NEMO Disco and Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol only using 650. That packability makes this bag easy to take backpacking when the need arises.

But don’t get us wrong, the Sea to Summit Ascent 30 is sweet for car camping, too. The only con we can think of is the price, which at $429-469 is north of what you’ll pay for comparable bags like the Rab Ascent 500 ($300) or Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol 30 ($275). But for what you’re getting in this bag, we recommend dropping the cash. It’ll be worth it.

The double sleeping bag can be an elusive creature, and one that’s tough to pull off well. But jumping into the Kelty Tru.Comfort 20 Doublewide ($200) this past spring with our partner, we couldn’t help but grin — this is the double bag done best.

First, let’s address the truth about double sleeping bags: everyone is liable to be a bed hog from time to time. That’s why we dug the built-in blankets in the Doublewide so much — each person gets their own on either side of the bag so there’s less fussing over who gets the covers. Very nice.

On top of that, the cover layer is entirely removable for those extra warm nights, or can be opened up just at the bottom to adjust for venting — a feature we employed often during our testing. This adjustability really addresses some of our top concerns with double bags typically, which is control over your temperature.

While it isn’t the lightest or most packable bag, we’ve found that the places we typically take a double sleeping bag just don’t require much hoofing in to, and this bag certainly excels at car camping. For a more packable doublewide bag, consider the down-filled Marmot Sawtooth Doublewide Bag ($429).

If you’re looking for some more snuggle time while camping, this doublewide sleeping bag is easily one of the best we’ve found on the market today.

The NEMO Disco 15 Endless Promise ($320) is a 100% recycled version of the brand’s bestselling backpacking bag. This one has a 100% recycled PET shell, PFAS-free waterproofing (even on the hood), a 3D footbox and draft collar, 650-fill power RDS-certified down, and a comfort rating of 27° F. It is also, we found, wickedly comfortable, and nigh-impossible to extract yourself from once cozied up inside.

Most notably, it has some unique design elements, like vertical and horizontal baffling to prevent down migration and draftiness. However, our favorite element of NEMO’s Disco 15 is the Thermo Gills — vertical vents that zipper open or close to dump heat and make adjustments throughout the night so you are always comfortable. These are also found on the other Endless Promise sleeping bags, and make temperature adjusting a cinch.

Also notable with the Disco 15, and something you see less often with many bags, is that two bags can be zipped together. We haven’t had two of the same Discos on hand to test this out, yet, but can confirm that the zipper slides well and the “anti-snag” design seems to work great every time. Overall, this bag packs in a lot, and the regular size still comes at a fairly affordable price point. We’d compare the accuracy of the warmth rating and performance up there with the likes of Sea to Summit or Big Agnes.

The difference is that NEMO is investing in creating a bag that can be disassembled and fully recycled. In 5, 10 or 20 years — that’s when we’ll see the impact. For now, it’s just a really comfortable, really functional bag built for backpacking and camping — whether you sleep super cold, hot, or somewhere in between.

The NEMO Disco 15 works great if you are someone who runs warm, but still wants a bag between 0-20 degrees that can be versatile across 3 seasons and various conditions. It worked great for our testers and kept us warm, but was also easy to vent, unzip, and tailor to different comfort levels. For backpacking one weekend and camping the next, the Disco dances between both.

Classic look, classic feel; the ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood -10° Sleeping Bag ($170) might not be the bag you reach for on backpacking trips, but it certainly makes the cut for front-country basecamps and impromptu stints of van life. 

ALPS calls this a “heavy-duty” sleeping bag, and based on the rugged cotton canvas outer and thick zippers, we’re liable to agree. We had no qualms with chucking this bag around the campsite while setting up, nor would we have any worries about open-air cowboy camping in it. Our testers have woken to a soaked exterior fabric, but have been none-the-wiser tucked inside all night.

Inside the bag, two layers of synthetic insulation are quilted into place, in order to avoid cold spots forming. Add onto that a 100% cotton flannel liner, and you’ve got one cozy bag to slip into. We were especially pleased to see a cinch cord encircling the head-end of this bag — something we don’t often see on rectangle bags but is very appreciated when temps get chilly.

Regarding the stated temperature rating of -10: we’d estimate that this is likely the functional survival limit of the bag, and not the comfort rating, which is probably more around 15-20 degrees F. We’d also be remiss if we didn’t mention that the Redwood was easily the largest packed size and heaviest in our testing — a fact that likely will keep this bag out of your pack.

Perfect for rolling out under the stars, the Redwood -10° Sleeping Bag is a rough-and-tumble type of sleeping bag that isn’t afraid of a little morning dew. And if you need a bag for even chillier nights, the Redwood is also available in a -25 degree version ($190).

Treading the line between camping and backpacking sleeping bags, the Rab Ascent 500 Sleeping Bag ($300) nails the execution and balances the issue well — this is a bag that wouldn’t blink at a multi-day backpacking trip followed up by some deluxe car camping.

We took the Ascent 500 on an inaugural trip across Iceland for 9 days, where we challenged its versatility by sleeping in it everywhere from hostels to howling winds on the multi-day Laugavegur trail — and we’re pleased to report high marks. “Spending 9 days in the same sleeping bag can be a drag in tight mummy bags,” says Senior Editor Nick Belcaster. “It’s absolutely worth going with a cozy and generous cut bag like the Ascent for trips with many different objectives.”

The exterior of the bag is a high-quality and recycled Pertex Quantum shell, which has a slick finish and good feather retention in our testing. On the interior, a mobile reactor’s-worth of 650 FP duck down gives this bag impressive loft, stuffed into trapezoidal baffles. These ensure that the down has more space at the exterior of the bag, and can properly loft instead of being crunched in a flat profile baffle.

Generally a cold sleeper, Belcaster had no problems taking the Ascent down to the mid-thirties that he saw around the alpine Hrafntinnusker mountain hut. The twin neck baffles aren’t skimpy, and the head aperture has two elastic cords to dial in the fit. The ¾ length zipper on the bag isn’t the longest, but the wider cut does make getting in and out of the bag easier. Unfortunately, this does mean that there’s no way to vent the footbox if things get too toasty.

While the comparable The North Face Trail Lite Down tapers from a roomy shoulder and mid-section with room to roll, it ends in a fairly snug footbox — something the Ascent 500 avoids with a roomier cut throughout. The shape is still mummy-esque, but not so much that those with bag claustrophobia will find it stifling. “Think of the Trail Lite as the backpacking bag you sometimes bring camping, and the Ascent as the camping bag you sometimes bring backpacking,” says Belcaster.

Perfect as a ‘do-it-all’ sleeping bag, the Rab Ascent 500 won’t chafe at changing plans or back-to-back trips with different objectives.

Made for lounging, sprawling, and just a good old-fashioned slumber, the Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol 30 ($275-350) takes the synthetic out of the camping sleeping bag equation and instead piles in the 650-fill down — making for one heck of a cozy bag.

Adaptability is the name of the game with the Yawn Patrol, which sports three separate zippers (a half-length side, full-length side, and footbox zip) to better control your entry/exit and venting options. The footbox zip itself is worthy of high praise, and during testing, we found it equally useful in airing out our tootsies overnight as it was in converting the bag to a mobile cocoon.

In addition to the foot zip, the two sides of the hood can also be snapped together to create an insulated poncho for cruising around camp, which our tester quickly adopted as his new default camp outfit. You’ll need to be a little more careful wearing your bed around (we’ve got the ember holes to prove it), but we found this to be a supremely comfortable way to enjoy an evening.

Once it’s time to hit the sack, the roomy rectangle shape was among the best cut in our testing. Not too snug, and not too baggy — just right. This is complemented by the interior draft collar, and while we initially had concerns that so many zippers might lead to a drafty evening, it didn’t pan out that way. Each zipper hides behind dual draft tubes, and are efficient barriers to losing precious warmth.

Although while we dug the retro-colored drawstring around the hood, we did find using the buried cordlock to be a little finicky in the dark, and it’s something that we hope will be refined in a later iteration of this killer new bag. Available in both a 30 and 15-degree version, the Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol goes from the campfire to the cot without even a wardrobe change.

Lined with supremely luxurious cotton flannel, the Flannel Lined Camp Sleeping Bag ($129) from L.L.Bean isn’t so much of a nod to the bags of yesteryears visits to your grandparent’s lake house — as it is likely the very same bag. We loved the soft interior of this bag, and reached for it often on warmer evenings when comfort was high on our list.

L.L.Bean followed the classic recipe in brewing up this bag, and maintains a simple approach with a quilted design overlaying a layer of synthetic insulation. This means there won’t be any cold spots with shifting insulation — but the real star here is the 4-ounce cotton flannel on the interior.

This lining was extra cozy, even on cool nights, and made the bag feel like sleeping in our own beds at home. We also appreciated the ability of the bag to be zipped together with another to create a double-wide bag, as well as completely unzipped and used as a quilt.

Compared to other rectangle-shaped bags we’ve tested, like the ALPS Redwood, there isn’t much difference to write home about, however, we did miss the cinch cord that the Redwood has over this L.L.Bean bag. Being able to close up the Redwood on cooler nights kept us warmer overall, and this means the L.L.Bean bag will likely only come out on more fair-weather trips.

Toss it in the truck bed, cabin closet, or front-country tent, this Flannel Lined Bag from L.L.Bean brings comfort at an approachable price.

Jumping up to a down-filled sleeping bag can be a pricey upgrade, but as part of a budget-minded line-up of 650 fill-power down bags, the Marmot Sawtooth 15 ($299) offers an accessible option to those looking to get a slice of the good life.

Even though the fill power of the down might be lower, that certainly doesn’t mean that the Sawtooth is under-gunned. The duck down fill is treated with a Down Defender water resistance to prolong insulation in wet conditions, and there’s a healthy amount of fill inside the 12 baffles that run up the bag.

Couple that with a comfort-centric design, and the Sawtooth is one cozy bag to tuck into. In testing, we loved the dual-sided zippers and the flexibility they gave us in venting and access. But even above that, it was the footbox that won us over: A single zipper runs up the middle, which when opened allows for extra space, or extra warmth when closed. Slick.

The downside of using a lower fill power down will always be the compressed size, and while the Sawtooth is no boat anchor, it is a bit larger than some of the more high-end bags on our list. The stuff sack that comes with the sleeping bag is of the simple drawstring variety, so switching to a compression stuff sack would aid in lowering the footprint further.

While the Sawtooth is the men’s 15-degree F rated version, other versions of this bag exist, including the comparable Women’s Teton 15 bag, as well as a set of 0-degree bags (known as the Women’s Ouray and Men’s Never Summer). All retain the excellent fit and zipper functionality we loved about the Sawtooth.

Clocking in at $47, Coleman packs in a lot of features for the budget-minded camper. Not only is the Brazos 20 a value among sleeping bags, but it also targets those who sleep at the campsite the way they do at home: the tossers, turners, and sprawlers.

A whopping 2.75 feet of shoulder room accommodates a broad torso and large individuals, and it also allows more freedom to move while sleeping. Plus, the gaping hood is big enough to bring your favorite pillow from home.

The synthetic fill of the Brazos is typical of many camping sleeping bags, which often aren’t as concerned with overall weight and bulk. Synthetic fills do, however, provide a number of advantages in camping situations: resisting dampness as well as being hypoallergenic and overall less costly than their down counterparts.

The bag only goes down to a 30-degree comfort rating (and that’ll be a chilly 30 degrees), so bring layers for cooler nights or prepare to be cold. We have found in our testing that bags that incorporate more roomy cuts are more difficult to warm efficiently, and so when the temps do dip, reach for a bag with more of a mummy-cut, such as the Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol or Sea to Summit Ascent.

The Brazos 20 is a great fit if you’re looking for something simple and designed for comfort, and a bag that won’t break the bank. 

With a shape that we’ve come to call the “comfort mummy,” the Trail Lite Down 20 Sleeping Bag from The North Face ($220-240) bridges the gap between the super-snug and the rectangle cuts that camping sleeping bags come in today, and features a 100% recycled shell and down fill build.

Slipping into the Trail Lite Down, our tester remarked that “this is how every sleeping bag should fit,” and we’ve got to agree with them. This bag sports a more roomy cut than a traditional mummy bag, with extended width at the hips and knees to ensure that even side sleepers can have a comfortable night’s sleep. 

The ¾ side zip racks up even more points in the comfort department and allows for easy in and out of the bag, as well as more venting ability over a comparable mummy-cut bag. We were also pleased to see that this bag is available in a number more different sizes over many other bags, including a short and extra long size in addition to the regular and long.

On the inside of this bag is a recycled 600-fill power down, which is the perfect complement to the fully recycled shell fabric and makes this bag as eco-friendly as it is comfy. While 600 fill isn’t the loftiest available, it still certainly gets the job done.

Toss, turn, or roll — the Trail Lite Down 20 Sleeping Bag has space to accommodate all styles of sleep. And, it’s even available in a number of different temperature ratings, including a 35-degree, and a 0-degree.

With all of the warmth and compressibility of down combined with a classic rectangle shape, this is one solid bag — especially for beginning adventurers. Kelty’s Galactic 30 ($160) also sports one standout feature for cuddly couples — two bags can zip together to turn one rectangular bag into a double-wide snuggle factory. 

Otherwise, it’s a basic bag with fewer bells and whistles (like cinchable hoods, advanced venting, mummy shape) than the pricier models on this list. But as the saying goes, sometimes more money = more problems. The beauty is in the simplicity with this sleeping bag.

At about $170, the Galactic manages to pack in value for the budget-minded car camper. Due to its rectangle shape we wouldn’t recommend testing that 30-degree lower limit, but for warmer summer nights under the stars, it’s a winner.