Choosing a sleeping bag is not a question to be taken lightly. Whether you're trekking over several days, a weekend hike with a bivouac, a night in a refuge, or a camping vacation in a tent, you need a sleeping bag adapted to your needs to ensure a good night's sleep. As you can see, the choice of sleeping bag is crucial to your comfort. To help you make the right choice, we've put together our top 10 sleeping bags.



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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SLEEPING BAG?

Sleeping bag weight

First of all, it's important to consider the weight of the sleeping bag. If you're going trekking and need to carry your sleeping bag all day, it needs to be as light and compressible as possible. If, on the other hand, you're going on a road trip or camping trip, you won't be carrying your sleeping bag, so weight won't be a decisive criterion for you.
However, it should be noted that if you need a sleeping bag for a trek with low comfort temperatures, it will inevitably be heavier.

Sleeping bag comfort temperature

All sleeping bags have 3 temperatures: comfort, limit and extreme.
- Comfort temperature: this indicates the temperature at which a person is comfortable, and doesn't feel cold in their sleeping bag.
- The comfort limit temperature: this indicates the temperature at which the person must curl up in order not to feel the cold.
- Extreme temperature: this indicates the temperature at which the person feels the cold in their sleeping bag and risks hypothermia.
This is the comfort temperature you should be looking at when buying a sleeping bag, as it's the temperature that best suits your comfort and guarantees a good night's sleep outdoors. However, if you're rather chilly, we recommend a sleeping bag with a comfort temperature a little lower than the temperatures you expect to face.
To choose the right sleeping bag, especially if you're going trekking, it's important to identify the geographical area of your hike, the altitudes where you'll be sleeping, the season and the weather conditions, in order to establish the comfort temperature you need for your sleeping bag.

Sleeping bag filling

The filling of your sleeping bag can also be a factor in determining your choice. For similar temperatures, a synthetic filling is often heavier and less compressible than down, but more resistant to moisture. We therefore recommend the synthetic sleeping bag for sleeping under the stars, for bivouacking in damp areas, or if you know that the region is prone to bad weather. Down sleeping bags are often lighter, more compressible, insulating and breathable. However, if it gets wet, it loses its insulating power, although some down sleeping bags are treated to resist moisture. This makes it ideal for anyone who needs a warm, lightweight sleeping bag.

Loft

The loft of a sleeping bag is an important consideration for down sleeping bags. This is said to be good from 650 cuin (cubic inches) upwards, and refers to the capacity of down and feathers to trap air and therefore expand, literally swelling to keep you warm.

Sleeping bag shape

There are 2 types of sleeping bag shape:
- The sarcophagus sleeping bag optimizes thermal protection by conforming to the shape of your body, and is often lighter and takes up less space. This shape is highly recommended for trekking trips.
- The rectangular sleeping bag or blanket sleeping bag is more comfortable, as it gives you more foot room, but offers less thermal protection, as there's more air in it. We therefore recommend them for summer/spring camping.

Compressed volume

Compressed volume is also an essential factor to consider when choosing your sleeping bag, especially if you need to maximize your space in a hiking backpack. Suffice it to say, if you can't fit the compressed sleeping bag inside or outside your trekking backpack, your sleeping bag isn't going to be very useful to you.



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OUR TOP 10 2021 TREKKING SLEEPING BAGS

Discover our ranking of 2021 sleeping bagsWe've based our selection on a mix of down and synthetic sleeping bags with low comfort temperatures, to help you choose the right sleeping bag for your high-altitude mountain bivouacs.

#1 -SACDE COUCHAGE CARINTHIA DEFENCE 4 185




3-season sleeping bag. Best seller in its category!

Key technical features :

  • Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% Polyester
  • Outer fabric: 100% Polyamide
  • Inner lining : 100% Polyamide
  • Sizes: M, L, XL
  • Outer dimensions (cm): 215/85/57 (M), 230/87/60 (L)
  • Weight (g): 1.850 (M), 2.000 (L)
  • Pack size compressed (cm): 25x30 (M), 25x32 (L)
  • Comfort temperature: -15°C

#2 -SIERRADESIGNS BACKCOUNTRY BIVY 3000 REG BAG



The best thing about the Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy 3000 Long bag is that it protects you from wind, rain, dust and mosquitoes. It's designed with a large U-shaped opening for easy access.

Key technical features:

  • Large U-shaped opening
  • Mesh window panel
  • Waterproof/breathable top fabric
  • Fully sealed seams (PVC-free)
  • Compatible with most sleeping bags, especially the Backcountry bed
  • Top Fabric:20D Nylon Ripstop WPB, DWR/10,400MM PeU, 18,300 g/day MVTR
  • Bottom Fabric:30D Nylon Ripstop, DWR/1200mm PeU, FR CPAI84
  • Minimum weight: 13 oz / 0.37 kg
  • Packed Weight: 14 oz / 0.40 kg
  • Length: 80"/ 203 cm
  • Shoulder width: 36"/91 cm
  • Storage bag size (L x W): 10 "x 4" / 25.4 cm x 10.2 cm

#3 - DEUTER STARLIGHT PRO SLEEPING BAG - KIDS



Children love it thanks to its comfortable inner lining. Durable, it extends as the child grows (from 130 cm to 170 cm).

Key technical features :

  • Expandable volume
  • Inside pocket for valuables
  • Easy-to-use hood, even in the dark, thanks to a round drawstring and a second flat drawstring
  • High-performance materials with PFC-free coating to resist water and dirt
  • Weight: 1330 g + 55 g pack sack
  • Length: 160 - 190 cm
  • Max. body length: 130 - 170 cm
  • Shoulder width: 68 cm
  • Foot area: 45 cm
  • Folded size: ø 23 cm x 38 cm
  • Outer fabric: 70D PA
  • Filling: High-Loft Hollowfiber
  • Filling weight: 750 g


#4 - DEUTER LITTLE STAR CHILDREN'S SLEEPING BAG



The entire design of this down sleeping bag is optimized, ergonomic and built to last. This bag grows with your children, expanding over the years from 95 cm to 130 cm.

Key technical features:

  • Expandable volume: grows with the child thanks to a 30cm zipper extension
  • Zipped opening on both sides for easy entry
  • Easy-care and robust thanks to synthetic fiber filling
  • Anti-pinch zipper tab with double reinforcement
  • Ergo Hood: ergonomically contoured hood with ultra-soft padding
  • Weight: 650 g + 35 g bag
  • Length: 115 - 145 cm
  • Dimensions: 30x57x41cm

#5 -CARINTHIA BRENTA M RECHTS SLEEPING BAG (OLIVE)



This multi-purpose sleeping bag ensures good thermal performance. With two-way zipper, zipper heating strip and its trapezoidal foot section, you're guaranteed to enjoy great comfort.

Key technical features:

  • Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% Polyester
  • Outer fabric: 100% Polyamide
  • Inner lining: Polycotton, 50% cotton and 50% polyester
  • Sizes: M, L
  • Outside dimensions (cm): 215/85/60 (M), 230/85/60 (L)
  • Weight (g): 1,850 (M), 1,950 (L)
  • Compressed pack size (cm) : 23x30 (M), 23x32 (L)
  • Comfort temperature: -11

#6-CARINTHIA TROPEN 185 M SLEEPING BAG



The Tropen sleeping bag is lightweight and designed with an integrated mosquito net. Its quick-release two-way side zipper and hook-and-loop tape ensure practicality.

Key technical features:

  • Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% Polyester
  • Outer fabric: 100% Polyamide
  • Inner lining: 100% Polyamide
  • Colors: Oliv, Sand
  • Inside dimensions (cm): 220/85/60 (M), 235/87/65 (L)
  • Weight (g): 1,100 (M), 1,300 (L)
  • Compressed pack size (cm): 19x24 (M), 19x25 (L)
  • Comfort temperature: 5°C

#7-CARINTHIA G 180 LADY M RIGHT SLEEPING BAG




The G180 sleeping bag is Carinthia's first sleeping bag specially designed for women. Its differential cut, thermal wind collar, zipper heat strip and two-layer construction ensure your comfort.

Key technical features:

  • Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% polyester
  • Outer fabric: 100% polyamide
  • Inner lining: 100% polyamide
  • Exterior dimensions (cm): 200/70/45 (M), 215/74/48 (L)
  • Weight (g): 1,020 (M), 1,070 (L)
  • Compressed pack size (cm) : 18x23 (M), 18x25 (L)
  • Comfort temperature -4° C

#8 - THERMAREST QUESTAR 20F/-6°C REGULAR SLEEPING BAG



The Questar sleeping bag from Thermarest is a full-featured, comfortable sleeping bag. With this bag, you can opt for a variety of sleeping positions without ever compromising the bag's thermal efficiency. Cleverly, its zone insulation system maximizes warmth and optimizes weight by distributing down precisely where it's needed.

Key technical features:

  • Weight: 990 g (2lbs 3 oz)
  • Length: 2 m (80 in)
  • Width: 80 cm (31.5 in)
  • Waist, shoulder: 160 cm (63 in)
  • Hip circumference: 155 cm (61 in)
  • Packed size: 19 x 23 cm
  • Comfort temperature: 0°C (32 F)
  • Limit temperature: -6°C (20F)
  • Extreme temperature: -23°C (-9F)
  • Filling material: 650 Fill Duck Nikwax Hydrophobic Down RDS
  • Outer fabric: 20D Polyester w/ DWR

# 9 -SEA TO SUMMIT TREK TK 3 SLEEPING BAG



The trekking sleeping bag combines traditional transport and quality with an innovative approach and an affordable budget for adventurers. It has been designed in ultralight materials, with optimized volume. With the 3D padding used in its design you're sure to have a good distribution of down on the sides of the bag for maximum insulation.

Key technical features:

  • Tapered rectangular shape for more space and comfort than a traditional sarcophagus sleeping bag
  • RDS 650 + Loft UTRA-DRY ™ down for optimal insulation and compressibility
  • Ultra-light materials for reduced weight and bulk
  • Vertical padding beads at chest level to prevent down from shifting and guarantee even protection
  • Double-slider #5 YKK zipper and foot zipper for opening the bag for quilting and additional ventilation options.
  • Oversized zipper beads with anti-pinch material
  • Large internal security pocket
  • 3D side padding for good down distribution on the sides of the bag
  • Adjustable 3D hood when needed
  • Trek Tk3 features an additional down collar to prevent heat loss and retain heat inside the bag
  • Silky, lightweight and highly breathable 20D nylon lining fabric, durable 30D nylon outer shell
  • Includes Ultra-Sil ™ compression bag for compact storage
  • Zippered pairing: this bag was designed to be paired with another bag


# 10 -FERRINO LIGHTEC SM 1100 SLEEPING BAG

The lightec SM 1100 sleeping bag is perfect for your long adventures and demanding trekking. Lightweight and compact it guarantees you the best performance.

Key technical features:

  • Outer fabric: 100% 300T Ripstop Polyester Ristop
  • Inner fabric: 100% Polyester
  • Padding: 610 g H.T.F. Compact
  • Shape: mummy
  • Comfort limit temperature -3°C (men)
  • Shingle" padding for higher thermal insulation with the same footprint
  • Optimum thermal performance thanks to "HTF Compact" synthetic filling
  • One Touche" system for one-handed hood opening and closing
  • Anti-cold hood and ergonomic hood for improved head protection
  • 2-way zipper opens the bottom of the sleeping bag to adjust the temperature inside
  • Zippered cover
  • Compression bag included to reduce sleeping bag volume
  • Weight: 1100g
  • Dimensions: 215x80x50cm
  • Temperatures : +18 / ♀ +2 / ♂ -3 / -20

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