Best sleeping bags in 2020

A sleeping bag is an indispensable item for lovers of tourism and outdoor activities. You can buy it in a specialized store or order it online. An important condition when choosing is the climatic conditions in which the future owner of the sleeping bag will find himself.

Feature: what are the sleeping bags

By type of cut

• Cocoon. Reminding the shell that insects create for themselves, it tapers downward. Such a cut allows the bag to fit the body more tightly, which is a plus for spending the night outdoors in cool weather. In addition to the hood, it can have an additional insulated collar for the shoulders. Due to the cut, it saves space in the backpack, but limits the person's mobility during sleep.
• Blanket. It has a rectangular shape, can be supplemented with a hood. Due to its large volume, it is suitable for uncomplicated tourist excursions, if there are no restrictions on the number of things.
• Combined. Rectangular sleeping bag with anatomical hood that can be tightened to fit your head and secured.
• Leg. The bottom of the cocoon is used for sleeping in combination with a warm jacket. Such equipment is popular with climbers due to its low weight.

By material

• Cotton or blended fabrics. Their advantage is naturalness, softness, hypoallergenicity. The disadvantage is a low degree of wear resistance and water resistance. They resemble bed linen in appearance.
• Synthetic. More expensive in price, but much more practical: lighter in weight, easy to clean and dry quickly, less prone to damage and getting wet.

By type of filler material

• Down is the best insulation. By filling the air between the walls, it helps to retain the heat of the human body. The main disadvantage: wet down dries for a long time, if the equipment is poorly dried and folded, the filler will start to rot. Therefore, the best application for such a sleeping bag is expeditions to the Arctic or climbing to snow-capped mountain peaks. With proper care, an item can last a long time.
• Synthetic fillers (hollow fiber, thermofiber, hollofil, thermolit, synthetic winterizer and others). They dry quickly, are moisture resistant, easily recover their shape after compression. By their ability to retain heat, they are close to natural counterparts from down.
• Down and synthetic material.

To size

• Children (71x145 cm). Usually sewn from fabrics with bright colors.
• Teenage (73x167 cm). Can also be used by short adults.
• Standard (84x190 cm). Designed for people of average height.
• Large sizes (84x198 cm or 96x205 cm). Suitable for tall or overweight people.
• Double.Obtained by connecting two bags with a zipper.

By appointment

• Camping. Inexpensive sleeping bags made as a blanket. Suitable for sleeping in natural conditions during the warm season. They are warm and comfortable, but have a large volume: it is assumed that they will be brought to the place of overnight stay in the trunk of a car.
• Trekking (tourist). You can spend the night in them outdoors or in a tent in spring, summer and autumn. Compared to camping varieties, they are lighter: they should fit compactly in a tourist backpack and not become an additional burden during hiking.
• Expeditionary (extreme). Very warm, durable and lightweight at the same time. They are intended for climbers, they must protect them from snow, cold winds, low temperatures.

By temperature

Quality sleeping bags from the best manufacturers always have a technical data sheet containing information about what temperature will be the limit for this particular model.

• Comfort temperature (range from - 20 ° C to + 30 ° C). The greatest value of the air temperature at which a tourist can spend 8-10 hours in a sleeping bag, without suffering from either heat or cold, without putting on additional clothes.
• The limit of comfort (varies for different models from -49 C ° to +25 C °). This value indicates that a person will be comfortable during an 8-hour sleep in thermal underwear.
• Extreme temperature, or survival (the difference is from -60 C ° to + 15 C °). An indicator of the lowest temperature at which a sleeping bag will protect the tourist from hypothermia and will provide a sleep for 6 hours in the presence of warm clothes.

By season

• Off-season. They are useful for spending the night in the open air at any time of the year, except for winter. A tourist will be warm and comfortable in such a bag at temperatures up to -5 C °, but even at -12-17 C ° he will not freeze. They have a two-layer insulation.
• One-season. Summer models are lightweight and compact, used in freezing temperatures. Winter ones have a larger volume, they protect during a cold snap from -17 C ° to -45 C °.
• For extreme temperatures (from - 20 ° C and below).

How to choose a sleeping bag

1. Decide on a travel plan: whether it will be an overnight stay with children in the nearest forest, fishing, a multi-day hiking trip or conquering the mountains. For example, for light hikes or tourist outings in the summer, a non-brand blanket bag with a synthetic filler and a temperature range from 0 ° to + 20 ° is suitable. An alternative option is an inflatable sleeping bag.
2. An important selection criterion is the season and climatic conditions in which the future trip will take place. Pay attention to the difference between the comfort temperature and its limit. Those who quickly freeze have a thin physique, and girls should be guided precisely by the value of the comfort temperature. Only experienced tourists and climbers can buy equipment based on the extreme temperature. If only one temperature setting is indicated in the description of the sleeping bag or on its tag, then it is considered the lower limit of the comfort temperature.
3. Many brands offer two sizes: Regular (for heights up to 180 cm) and Long (for heights up to 198 cm). It is advisable to buy a bag with some margin: for example, tall people are better off targeting the Long size. If the model is purchased for a summer trip, then 15-20 cm should be added to the size of a person's height for a stock, for other seasons - 30 cm. When buying a sleeping bag in a store, do not hesitate to ask him to "try on": this will make it easier to understand whether a thing fits size, whether it will be comfortable to lie in, change the position of the body. Climb into the bag, zip up, put on the hood and secure it. The fabric in the area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe legs and head should not be stretched, and there should be little room for the arms to move.
4. Look carefully at the model you like, paying attention to the following details:

• Uniform, lump-free distribution of the filler. It is good if the sleeping bag is quilted, which prevents the insulation material from getting lost.
• The presence of an anatomically shaped hood with a tie will keep the head from freezing.
• Pillow pocket: for many, it is an indispensable attribute of a good sleep.
• The zipper is large, opens and fastens well. It has a protective tape that prevents the fabric from biting, and a special valve that prevents cold air from entering the sleeping bag through the zipper.
• Internal zip pocket for storing money and documents.
• Loops for easy drying and hanging of the bag.
• Closure near the hood, protecting against spontaneous opening of the zipper.
• Lack of quilted seams.

5. For children under 3 years old, it is better to purchase a model with natural filler. After 5-8 years, a sleeping bag-cocoon will be convenient for the child, before this age - an envelope or blanket. A travel rug will be a useful purchase.
6. An equally important question is how much the future travel assistant costs, how much to spend on its purchase. Nowadays there is an opportunity to choose this thing for every taste and budget. However, if you have a difficult hike, a trip to harsh natural conditions, you do not need to save on equipment. It is worth purchasing a sleeping bag of a popular model of a well-known, well-established brand.

Which sleeping bag is better to buy

Today, specialized stores offer a large selection of foreign and Russian-made tourist inventory. You can buy both little-known, budgetary, and brands that are distinguished by the use of the best modern materials, a high level of production and popularity with buyers.

• Tramp. High quality comfortable and functional sleeping bags. Narrow specialization: the manufacturer produces models for each specific case, whether it is a trip to the sea or a difficult hike.
• Huski. The company offers models for different purposes: Comfort - will allow the traveler to relax with special convenience; Extreme - Designed for harsh weather conditions and low temperatures.
• Alexika. The main principle of the company is testing new models in natural conditions. The consumer is offered camping (Siberia Wide, Tundra Plus, etc.) and tourist (Mountain, Iceland, Alpha, etc.) sleeping bags.
• Nova Tour. For over 20 years, this domestic manufacturing company has been creating high quality equipment for outdoor activities, tourism, fishing and hunting.

Quality sleeping bags rating - 2020

Three-season models

Alexika tundra plus

Made like a blanket. The outer layer is made of polyester, which does not absorb water and dirt. For the inner layer, flannel, soft and pleasant to the body, is used, the headrest is covered with cotton fabric. The hood is tightened. The zipper is equipped with special flannel rollers. They keep cold air out and protect against accidental zip scratches when the bag is unzipped. Extreme temperature is -20 C °. The tourist will be reliably protected from the cold by the APF-Isoterm insulation.

Review of Alexika Tundra Plus & Alexika Tundra Plus XL sleeping bag:

• The ability to use in spring, summer and autumn;
• Drawstring hood, headrest;
• Convenient pockets;
• Compression bag included.

• Weight - 2.8 kg;
• Not cheap.

Average price: 8 900 rubles.

Two-season models

Trek Planet "Fisherman"

A camouflage cocoon will protect the fisherman or hunter from the night coolness in the off-season. - 15 C ° - extreme temperature. The inner and outer layers are made of polyester, insulation - Hollow Fiber. The hood and collar provide additional comfort.

• Two-way zipper with thermal protection;
• Can be connected to another sleeping bag;
• The presence of an internal pocket;
• Light weight (1.65 kg);
• Acceptable price.

• The case is not of very good quality;
• Non-natural material inside.

Average price: 2 900 rubles.

Reka S-023

A double blanket sleeping bag is ideal for a joint holiday in spring or autumn (up to -10 C °). Coziness and comfort are created by two pillows included in the set, a soft cotton inner layer, and synthetic insulation.

• Possibility to attach another sleeping bag;
• Lightning with thermal protection.

• Short length.

Average price: 4 200 rubles.

Models for winter

Track Planet Norge

The cocoon bag will become an indispensable item during winter hiking and fishing trips. With the help of Hollow Fiber insulation, it will warm its owner on a cold night (limit - 26 C °). The outer layer is made of polyester to prevent water from entering.

• Special hood with fleece pillowcase;
• Two zippers with a thermal valve;
• Head-shaped hood;
• Inside pockets;
• Compact when folded;
• Compression bag included.

• It is important to choose equipment exactly according to your height, otherwise its ability to retain heat will decrease.

Average price: 4,190 rubles.

KingCamp "Treck 450L"

It can be used all year round. In winter, it protects at a minimum air temperature of -20 C °. Thick and warm, it is made of polyester (top) and polycotton (bottom layer), has a two-layer WarmLoft filling.

• Two-way zipper;
• Can be connected with another sleeping bag;
• Hood and collar;
• Nylon storage pouch.

• Placing a bag in a cover is not always successful the first time.

Average price: 3,500 rubles.

Alexika Canada

It will warm tourists in the winter cold and cold off-season, it is designed for temperatures up to - 22 ° C. The filler APF-Isoterm 3D stores heat. For the top cover, a waterproof fabric is used, the bottom is made of cozy flannel. Roomy model, suitable for tall people.

• Anatomically shaped hood with special bolsters;
• Protected from wind and water;
• Equipped with drying loops;
• The set is completed with a storage bag.

• Weighs 4.5 kg;
• High price.

Average price: 9,000 rubles.

Overview of another model in the Canada series:

Extreme temperature models

Nova Tour "Yamal XL V2"

The extreme temperature of this model in the form of a cocoon is - 30 C °, so it is intended for travel to the northern regions, winter hikes. Hollow fiber (2 layers), a draw-down hood, a collar for the neck and an insulated zipper are responsible for keeping warmth. The equipment is designed for tall people.

• Possibility to combine two bags with a double zipper;
• Compression bag included.

• Weight 2.3 kg;
• Not cheap.

Average price: 8 400 rubles.

About this model and how to choose a sleeping bag - in the video:

RedFox Arctic -40

The anatomical shape of the model retains the heat of the human body as much as possible. The design of the lower part ensures a natural position of the feet, for which there is also a fleece pocket. The shoulders are insulated with a down section. The lightning keeps the cold out due to the special insulation. Extreme temperature is - 39 ° C.

• External and internal pocket;
• Possibility to connect with another bag;
• Protective tape against fabric biting;
• Packing bag included.

• High enough weight (3.05 kg);

Average price: 7,000 rubles.

Sleeping bags for summer

Tramp Siberia 3000

A good choice for summer outdoor activities. Relatively light (1.72kg) and compact, it won't be a heavy burden for a travel backpack. The anatomical shape of the cocoon allows you to spend the night hours in comfort. Soft cotton is used for the inner layer, practical nylon for the outer sheathing, which repels dirt and water. HollowFiber Siliconized insulation "works" at temperatures up to +5 C °.

• Hood;
• Protection of the lightning from getting into it fabric;
• Low weight;
• Option to connect with another bag;
• Compression bag for packing.

• If the temperature drops below +5 C °, the sleeping bag will no longer be so comfortable.

Average price: 3,000 rubles.

Sleeping bag video review:

Nova Tour Valday 3000

Sewn as a blanket. Thermofibre-S-Pro synthetic filler keeps heat. The model does not have a headrest, so it does not take up much space when rolled up. It is possible to attach another blanket to the bag.

• Not heavy (1.5 kg);
• Drying loops;
• Double zipper;
• Inexpensive;
• Supplied with storage bag.

• No headrest.

More about the sleeping bag - in the video:

Average price: 2,400 rubles.

Choosing the right sleeping bag is no less important than planning your travel itinerary. Without resting in warmth and peace, the most beautiful natural landscapes will not bring joy. On the contrary, high-quality equipment, which is optimally suitable for the situation, will help to cope with everyday difficulties on any trip.