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The best sleeping bags will makesleeping under the starsan unforgettable experience.
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The insulation is what your bag is stuffed with.
You basically have two optionsdown (feathers) or synthetic.
However, it isnt vegan and doesn’t perform well if it gets wet.
When you hear people talk about sleeping bags, youll often hear them say the terms mummy or rectangle.
This reduces the amount of space you have to heat up and cuts down on bag weight.
Bonus shape: Double sleeping bag.
Womens bags will often have more room around the hips and less around the shoulders.
So I really think that whatever product theyre buying should be calibrated to their goal.
In practice, this means asking yourself questions about your camping goals.
All these questions will help you get a bag that will match your needs and your budget.
The internal phone and watch pocket is perfect for keeping important belongings close.
It is also made of 100% recycled fabric and insulation.
The fabric is buttery soft and when camping by myself, the quilt style feels luxuriously extra.
Sea to Summit Flame FmIII 25 Sleeping Bag
Weight:1 lb.
Shisler recommends the Flame line specifically for its light weight.
For warm-weather backpacking, Shisler goes with the48-degree versionbecause its an ultralight down mummy bag .
Feathered Friends Egret UL 20/30 Sleeping Bag
Feathered Friends
Weight:27 oz.
REI Co-op Magma 15 Sleeping Bag
Weight:2 lbs.
The Magma incorporates the women-specific design with added hip and less shoulder room.
On the upside: this bag is also less expensive.
Its lightweight, toasty, silky smooth in feel, and is designed for rugged use and adventures.
The synthetic filling cuts down on price, making this bag a more affordable option.
Kelty Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag
Weight:3 lbs.
Two experts we talked to recommended the Kelty Cosmic down womens line of sleeping bags.
Whitney Scott, vice president of marketing atKampgrounds of America, swears by herKelty Cosmic Down 20 bag.
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag
Weight:2 lbs.
11 oz., 2 lbs.
Another bag with multiple fans!
This guy is my backpacking BFF: Trestles Elite Eco 30-Degree Sleeping Bag - Long, Asper says.
Plus its super lightweight, compact, made from recycled material, and is PFC-free.
Marmot Helium Down Sleeping Bag
Weight: 2 lbs.
While not a women-specific bag, this bag is a top-performing, mummy down bag for any gender.
Western Mountaineering Puma GORE WS Sleeping Bag
Weight: 37 oz.
I bought [my] Western Mountaineering one before I went to Denali, Okonek says.
And I got it for weight and functionality.
Its super warm, Okonek notes.
Ive had it now for 10 years and its nowhere near needing an upgrade.
Jess Shisler says, Honestly, my first experience with camping was with all things bought at Walmart!
There are also gear rental companies in some cities that can help ease the costs of getting outside.
These might be something to consider.
This Ozark mummy sleeping bag has synthetic fill, is rated for 30 degrees, and weighs 3.5 lbs.
The bag is a mummy stylewhich is nice if you enjoy wrapping yourself in a bunch of blankets.
