Planning your next adventure? The best backpacking sleeping bags on Amazon are both affordable and maximized for comfort.
FYI, prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.
1. TETON Sports - Queen-Size Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Ideal for those who crave comfort over portability.
Helpful review: My husband and I just got back from a camping trip in the Rockies and I was so grateful I had this with me. The two of us like to cuddle at night when we camp, so instead of getting two sleeping bags, we wanted a good sized double and this one did the trick! After using it for the whole weekend, I can officially say we’re a happy duo in this. There are some pros and a few cons, but I still give it a solid five stars.
PROS:
– If you have someone lying in this bag with you, whatever you do, don’t put on layers! We were in shorts and a t-shirt and our body warmth was enough to keep us both nice and toasty. It was in the low 40s and we still ended up unzipping the sides of it to stick our legs out. Unless you're below freezing, you’ll probably only need a base layer, some socks, and maybe a beanie–and that’s probably only if the temps start to drop.
– Outside shell is soft and sturdy.
– Inside lining is super cozy, soft, and lush.
– Love the zipper, and the cold metal doesn’t even touch your skin. It can also create a mummy-like enclosure which is super convenient, and there’s cubbies so you can stuff your pillows inside.
– The straps on the stuff sack let you carry it like a backpack.
CONS:
– Filling it inside the stuff sack is no easy gig. Definitely takes some time and effort, but gets better once you cinch the bag shut. I might buy a bigger stuff sack eventually.
– The stuff sack, and the sleeping bag in general, are already on the larger side, so this is definitely not an ideal sleeping bag if you’re planning on doing some light weight packing for a longer backpacking type hike.
Overall, the pros definitely outweigh the con, and both my wife and I definitely love this thing! — Shawn Bailey
Get it from Amazon now: $199.99 & FREE Returns
2. Coleman - Budget 0° Degree Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Height maximum is six feet two inches tall.
Helpful review: Finally! I no longer have to freeze when the wifey drags me out camping. She’s more outdoorsy than I am, and I get cold a lot easier than her, and because I’m a good husband and I like doing things with her, I knew I needed a good sleeping bag so I wouldn’t have to keep stealing her blankets at night.
I’m about six feet tall, so I was a little worried about finding something that didn’t scrunch up my toes. Enter this Coleman Mummy sleeping bag! I was so excited to get it, I slid right into it as soon as I pulled it out of the package. Not only did it fit me perfectly, but it’s soooo comfy, I literally didn’t want to get into my real bed. The wife found that pretty funny. I explained it was like sleeping on a cloud.
Now, I read a lot of reviews on this before I ended up making the purchase, and the biggest complaint I found was that it was a pain to get it back into the cover. When I removed it, I was very careful to watch how it was folded inside the bag in order to understand how it would fit. And I’ll be honest–even having done that, it wasn’t easy in the slightest.
I think that some people may be okay with the cover that it came with, but if you have trouble, an easy alternative solution is to just buy one of those stuff sacks where you stuff the whole thing in. Just a couple pro-tips I’ve learned from camping over the years: if you lay newspaper under the sleeping bag, it will create a layer between the sleeping bag and the ground to keep away moisture. Overall, my wife and I definitely recommend it!
ON TO A FEW WORDS FROM MY FRIEND, ANDREW JENKINS:
Really awesome bag and does the job at warming me up on those cooler nights when I’m camping in late Fall and early Winter. And in Colorado, where the temps can drop pretty cold, that’s sayin’ a lot. In fact, it was twenty degrees out and snowing and I ever got warm! I really love how you can use the hood to wrap your pillow up and the zipper works great. Really all I could ask for! — Brian Evans
Get it from Amazon now: $79.99 & FREE Return
3. JEAOUIA - Cheap Sleeping Bag for Adults
Highlight: Ideal for adults up to six foot six inches tall.
Helpful review: My hubby is a giant. Well technically he’s only a handful of inches over six feet, but I’m about five feet tall, so he’d probably call me a midget lol. Most sleeping bags just aren’t large enough for him, and because I love going camping, he’s been on the lookout for something that would allow him to be comfortable in the back country for some time.
But I also bought it for him for another reason. He doesn’t just use it for camping, he’s a truck driver and spends a lot of his time sleeping in the bed of his truck. For ages, he used a mattress to sleep on, but over time this has gotten gross.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t do as much research as I should have when I was first looking for sleeping bags to get him. I ended up going with a different brand for the first sleeping bag, and that one ended up being way too small. He wanted something roomier so he didn’t have to curl up his legs at night–he does that enough while driving during the day haha.
I ended up going with this sleeping bag mainly because it had so much more space than the previous one and it was advertised as being spacious and roomy. I’m so happy I ended up going with this one.
In terms of the amount of space inside it, he’s given five stars, and said he actually woke up feeling like he had extra room inside it. However, he did have one complaint. It actually ended up being too warm for him! Apparently this is the kind of sleeping bag that is better suited for our backcountry camping trips. I guess it’s specifically designed to withstand temperatures as cold as the Alaskan wilderness!
I ended up ordering him the gray one, although he later said he preferred the black color. Overall, I think it’s a five star product, but I think that I’ll leave the actual purchasing to my husband in the future haha. — Clay & Donna Woods
Get it from Amazon now: $25.99 & FREE Returns
4. TETON Sports - Deer Hunter Sleeping Bag For Camping
Highlight: Half circle mummy-style hood maintains warmth and keeps pillow clean.
Helpful review: For the last five years, my family and I have been doing a quarterly camping trip, which means we hit the backcountry about four times a year. I’m pretty much always freezing, even on a breezy day I like having a jacket on, even when it’s spring and fall. Essentially anything under forty five degrees and I’m shivering! I’ve tried a lot of different bags out there, so many in fact it’s kind of become a running joke in my family that I’m either really picky, or the perfect sleeping bag just doesn’t exist.
Seriously, I’ve tried sleeping bags that advertise that they can stay warm between twenty degrees and zero degrees Fahrenheit. My sleep ends up being terrible and it ends up ruining my entire trip for the whole vacation and my mood becomes sour.
I decided to give this Teton Sports sleeping bag a try, mainly because I like rectangular bags, and my preference are those rare types where they come with drawstring curved hoods. I specifically wanted this one because it literally says you can survive in negative thirty five degrees Fahrenheit. Talk about never getting cold!
I’d say for a mummy bag, it’s not super expensive, but my first thought upon opening it is that it’s definitely on the thicker side, and it’s pretty heavy, about sixteen pounds. But I guess that’s to be expected with something that is supposed to be able to stop you from freezing to death. It’s definitely not something you’re going to take out on a hike and backpacking trip, and much more likely something you’re going to use for car camping or shorter trips.
I do like that it comes with heavy zippers and pockets, both inside and out, that can hold my cell, wallet, and anything else I don’t want to lose. One thing to note, it is hand wash only, which could be a con depending on your personal preference.
I ended up trying this thing out in my dad’s indoor freezer (he owns a meat shop), and we got it down to negative twenty degrees to try it out. At zero degrees, I was still pretty comfy in layers, but around negative twenty I definitely started getting chilly, but I still managed to fall asleep. Yes, I actually tried this haha. I can’t really talk about trying it out on cold hard ground, but if I was actually camping in this weather, I’d probably use a sleeping pad between me and the ground.
The bottom line is that I’m not going to be cold on my regular camping trips that dip into the freezing territory. If you’re actually using this for survival in negative thirty-five, I’d make sure you brought a lot of extra layers and blankets too. Either way, it’s high quality and I definitely recommend it. — Gabi Aurelius
Get it from Amazon now: $179.99 & FREE Returns
5. MEREZA - Double Ultralight Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Super durable and very comfortable.
Helpful review: This cheap sleeping bag is absolutely heavenly! I bought it as a gift for my husband for our annual camping trip. We ended up doing the south rim of the grand canyon which is open all winter long, and although it wasn’t freezing out, it was definitely a necessary addition to our trip.
I actually surprised him with this sleeping bag on the camping trip. He was expecting our old bags. So when he walked into the tent and saw this sleeping bag spread out, and he realized it was massive enough for both of us to sleep in, he was so happy. The coziness of it was just an added bonus. It enhanced our sleeping so much that it didn’t even feel like we were camping by the end of it. My back didn’t hurt, I was actually well rested, and I’d never felt closer and more intimate with the hubby on a camping trip.
It runs about five feet wide and over seven feet long, and it’s definitely more than enough to keep us nice and warm.
At one point it dipped under forty, and this bag, which is rated for around 32F, did just great. It’s also waterproof, and actually stayed dry despite the moisture on the cold ground.
For that reason, I’m so happy it’s machine washable. The double zipper was also awesome. It allowed air to flow in when we got too hot and that was just a nice convenience.
Despite its size, it’s super lightweight at just six pounds, and the compression sack is freaking awesome. Oh, and the natural green color was so pretty. But one of the best parts? It can actually separate and can become two separate single sleeping bags instead of one queen sized double. Bottom line? This is great for couples who are looking to cuddle one night, but may need space during an argument. Just kidding lol. But honestly, it’s great! Can’t recommend enough. — Shaina Windley
Get it from Amazon now: $69.99 & FREE Returns
6. Oaskys - Budget Winter Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Affordability meets quality.
Helpful review: I can’t express how many times I’ve struggled with a sleeping bag when after I use it, I have no idea how to get it back into the bag. I used to rip bags trying to stuff these things back in. But with this bag? Nope. Doesn’t happen at all. This thing is actually the real deal, the bag it comes with actually gets the job done!
The sleeping bag is really easy to fold up and I have no issue sliding it back into the bag. And once it’s in, it actually looks like a burrito, and not a sack with a lump of coals. I definitely recommend this sleeping bag.
PROS:
Honestly, there’s just so much positive about this bag, all I can really say is that I love it. I love that it has a hood effect where you can pull the hood over your head while you’re sleeping. It’s so cozy and warm, and it not only fits like a ski hood, but actually silences a lot of the outdoor noise.
CONS:
The zippers are a little complicated. My recommendation? Use the orange zipper at the bottom to release your feet if you need a better air flow. It’s definitely on the larger side, so keep that in mind if you plan to take this hiking with you. But that being said, that’s actually what I like about it. I’m six feet tall and I fit just fine. So I guess that con is more a pro haha. Told you I liked it!
A FEW WORDS FROM MY NEIGHBOR, ROB C. TILLY:
Now, lemme tell you here–your girl (me) gets soooo chilly camping. I knew I needed a good sleeping bag for my upcoming college senior trip. I ended up grabbing this one after a lot of research, and boy, can I tell you–this is exactly what I wanted and more. I no longer feel like I need to wear five layers when I’m camping.
It’s so warm inside, I honestly want to bring this back to my rental house on campus, and then bring it when I go to sleep over at a friend's house. I’ll never have to worry about catching a draft again! And honestly, because I’m a poor college kid, now I can use this to keep warm when I don’t want to pay for heat in the winter. Yep. It’s that good! — Cory Rios
Get it from Amazon now: $45.99 & FREE Returns
7. FARLAND - Hiking Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Prevents dampness and maintains warmth even in extreme conditions.
Helpful review: I really like that this sleeping bag arrived in a vacuum sealed bag, and I loved that it was super easy to store it. I’ve used it for two weekend long camping trips, and two week long backpacking trips, and I have to say that I’m pretty pleased with how well this worked. I didn’t get cold like I did from the last time I went hiking with my Costco sleeping bag. Beyond that, there’s a lot of practicality in the design.
PROS:
– The bag is delivered with a stuff bag, so you don’t have to do any tricky rolling to pack it away. I always had to buy a stuff bag separate for my other sleeping bags. They’re the best kind of bags for camping and backpacking.
– The stuff bag has straps that make it super easy to attach it to your backpack and carry it around.
– The sleeping bag is on the smaller side, which I guess could be a pro or con depending how tall you are. I think it’s ideal for people who are five foot eight and shorter.
– There’s a zipper at the feet and on the sides, which is a huge plus that lets you allow heat to flow out from your feet without having to let your whole body get cold.
– The bag is rated for twenty degrees, but I managed it in zero degree weather with layers on.
CONS:
The sleeping bag is on the narrow side, definitely more of a mummy style sleeping bag that can feel confining at points. Also, the stuff bag straps can block the opening of the sleeping bag, but I might be doing it wrong. Time will tell on that.
Overall, I definitely recommend this bag. It’s practical, compact, prevents dampness in the cold, and definitely maintains warmth. I love that it has all of this and at an affordable price. You really can’t beat that. — Rita Ortega
Get it from Amazon now: $39.99 & FREE Returns
8. TETON Sports - XXL Affordable Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Double layer off set stitching keeps you extra warm.
Helpful review: I’m a big car camper and currently traveling across the entire United States, but I’m determined to see it all as cheap as possible. So that means lots and lots of car camping instead of hotels and Air Bnbs. This Teton XXL is by far the most comfortable sleeping I’ve ever used, even for car camping–and I’ve done shorter trips in the past where I’ve tried a lot of different brands, and this easily out competes those.
Normally with car camping I’d have to put a sleeping mat under my sleeping bag, but this thing is so comfortable that I don’t even have to do that. The foot area doesn’t unzip, but that doesn’t bother me, because I’ve found that that area comes undone when you don’t intend for it to.
I’d say that overall it’s super easy to zip, the fabric doesn’t get caught, and everything stays in place exactly where it should. It is on the wider and longer side, and could definitely fit a taller sized man, but I can’t speak exactly to the size, as I’m a smaller woman. Either way, I like the extra room being small. I actually bought two that I could zip together and that works so easily that it ends up being wider than a queen sized bed.
Yeah, there’s definitely cheaper bags out there, but this is one of those where quality is worth it. I think that the Teton company is one that is super reputable and trying to make a name for themself and they’re definitely doing a good job at it! I’d definitely buy this bag again!
The stuff sack it comes with is a good, generous size, which is great because it makes it really nice to fit the bag inside. I hand washed this twice, and once in the machine and both times it came out great. It dries quick enough and still keeps its form. Def recommend! — Terry Alexander
Get it from Amazon now: $99.99 & FREE Returns
9. Coleman - 30° Degree Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Ideal for temperatures as low as 30F.
Helpful review: My boyfriend is an avid camper, like the kind of guy who is obsessed with camping any possible day of the year. And yeah, this includes the freaking winter. We live in south Georgia, so it doesn’t get super, super cold in the winter. But it can get down into the low 30s pretty often.
I knew I wanted to join my boyfriend on these trips, because even though I think it’s annoying to be out in the wilderness for an extended time period, I guess I love him enough to just bite the bullet on that. But there was no way I was going to be out there freezing my boochkins off in below zero without a good sleeping bag. I’m not trying to end up killing him by the end of the trip.
I am so glad I ended up going with this sleeping bag. It was supposed to be in the mid forties. Doable, not enough to kill me, even without a really good sleeping bag. And then lo and behold, the temps came out of nowhere and dropped into the mid freaking 20s! Not only did I barely even notice, but I literally didn’t even lose a wink of sleep. And that’s one hundred percent because of this Coleman sleeping bag.
When we woke up, there was even a layer of ice on the shell of the sleeping bag! And I was somehow miraculously still warm! For the price–I mean, did you see how cheap that is?!--I was expecting to still freeze my little toes off. At the worst get some frostbite. But nope. I stayed so snug and cozy, and my boyfriend agreed. And yeah, I won that trip. The price was so affordable I ended up buying him his own last minute, and he was so happy I did. He camps a lot more than I do, and he said this is one of the best he’s seen where quality and affordability meet.
My only negative is that the color I got was more of a cranberry, raspberry color than the color advertised. And yeah, it was pretty tricky to roll up. But honestly, most sleeping bags are. I definitely recommend getting this. I know I’ll definitely be going out on more camping trips with my boo now. He says thank you Coleman! — Sandra J. Soto
Get it from Amazon now: $40.99 & FREE Returns
10. ECOOPRO - Compact Cheap Sleeping Bag
Highlight: Can fit a larger adult or two children.
Helpful review: This bag is on the lighter side, but honestly, it’s super well made, more than I was expecting it would be. I needed something that could keep me warm, but wouldn’t weigh me down. See, my bucket list trip has always been hiking the Portuguese Camino, starting in Porto and ending in Santiago, and I knew I wanted to do it in April, because it aligned best with work.
It's a pretty good temperature that time of year, usually around 59 degrees Fahrenheit, but I knew that it could sometimes drop into the low 40s. I tested it out before the trip–and I live in Canada, so even in the summer, you’re likely to get some temperatures close to that, and it performed really well. I’m pleased to say that it did the same on my entire trip, and that it didn’t weigh my bag down too much either.
I’ve tried out a lot of sleeping bags, and I’ll be the first to tell you that the zippers outperformed my expectations. The zippers are usually the weak part on bags, especially after washing the bag in the washer and drying in the dryer. This held up completely.
After my trip, I can officially say that this bag will hold in the low 40s, and possibly even into the mid 30s. I would still call it a three season sleeping bag. And I know that, because just for fun, I tried it out in the winter in Canada, but I had a feeling how it would go, so I gave it a try in my backyard.
Yeah, I didn’t last the entire night, granted it was almost down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. I do think that to be completely comfortable, even in the weather under the 50s, it’s probably best to grab a sleeping bag liner, and an extra layer. It’s an affordable option, so remember, it’s not going to have the same perks as a three hundred dollar sleeping bag, but if you’re seeking something that isn’t going to weigh you down on long hikes, and the weather isn’t too cold (of you can add a liner to your pack), then I’d say that this is definitely the option for you.
I did see some reviews that the straps came off if you handle it too rough, but I didn’t have that experience on my trip. I’d just say that as long as you manage your expectations correctly, and recognize that affordability does minimize some quality, you’ll still be pleased. This does the job, however, it might not last an entire decade. So make your choice accordingly. — Kyle Bennet
Get it from Amazon now: $29.99 & FREE Returns