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Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags

Lightweight and packable bags designed for carrying on the trail

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Editor's Choice Kelty Cosmic 20
Kelty

Cosmic 20 Degree 550 Down Fill Sleeping Bag

20°F Rating 550 Fill Down 2 lbs 6 oz
★★★★★ 4.7 (1,890 reviews)

Premium thermal efficiency with recycled PFAS-free materials. The perfect balance of warmth, weight, and price for backpacking.

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Best Value TETON Sports
TETON Sports

20F and 5F Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag

20°F / 5°F Microfiber 3 lbs 3 oz
★★★★★ 4.5 (2,345 reviews)

Innovative microfiber insulation with excellent loft and compressibility. Budget-friendly backpacking option.

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800 Fill Kelty Women's
Kelty

Women's Cosmic Ultra 20 Deg 800 DriDown

20°F Rating 800 Fill DriDown 2 lbs
★★★★★ 4.5 (312 reviews)

Women's-specific fit with 800 fill DriDown. Premium warmth at just 2 lbs.

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Eco-Friendly North Face Eco Trail
The North Face

Eco Trail Synthetic 20F Backpacking Sleeping Bag

20°F / -7°C Recycled Synthetic 3 lbs
★★★★★ 4.6 (312 reviews)

Made with recycled materials. Reliable synthetic that performs in wet conditions.

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Hybrid Klymit KSB
Klymit

KSB Lightweight Mummy Sleeping Bag 20°F

20°F Rating 650 Down/Synthetic 2 lbs 13 oz
★★★★★ 4.5 (567 reviews)

650 power fill down on top with synthetic on bottom. Best of both worlds for backpacking.

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Kelty Galactic
Kelty

Galactic 30 Deg 600 DriDown Backpacking

30°F Rating 600 Fill DriDown 2 lbs 3 oz
★★★★☆ 4.4 (423 reviews)

600 fill DriDown treated for water resistance. Great for warm-weather backpacking.

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Budget Pick VILLEY
VILLEY

Mummy Sleeping Bag Lightweight 3-4 Season

23°F - 50°F Synthetic 3.3 lbs
★★★★☆ 4.3 (1,567 reviews)

Affordable backpacking option with mummy-style efficiency. Compact carry bag included.

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Hewolf
Hewolf

Down Sleeping Bag Mummy Cold Weather

Cold Weather 800g Down Fill 2.5 lbs
★★★★☆ 4.3 (189 reviews)

Lightweight waterproof down bag with compression sack. Great for winter backpacking.

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Choosing a Backpacking Sleeping Bag

For backpackers, every ounce counts. Your sleeping bag is one of the "big three" items (along with tent and pack) that have the biggest impact on pack weight. Finding the right balance of warmth, weight, and packability is crucial.

Key Considerations

  • Weight: Aim for under 3 lbs for most backpacking; under 2 lbs for ultralight
  • Packed Size: Should fit easily in your pack with room for other gear
  • Temperature Rating: Choose based on the coldest temps you'll encounter
  • Fill Type: Down for best weight/warmth; synthetic for wet conditions
  • Shape: Mummy bags are most weight-efficient
Weight Guide: Under 2 lbs = Ultralight | 2-3 lbs = Lightweight | 3-4 lbs = Standard | 4+ lbs = Heavy (consider for car camping instead)