It doesn’t pack down as small as many modern, mummy-shaped backpacking sleeping bags, and it also lacks some of the extra features often provided by car-camping bags. That said, this down-filled sleeping bag packs up small and is lightweight enough for short hike-in trips with ample warmth per ounce. The Kelty Galactic 30 takes the best features of the high-performance mummy and coleman cabin tent the traditional camping sleeping bag and blends them into one. Its rectangular shape is wide and non-restrictive, and it’s loaded with 600-fill down. These two features offer a near-perfect bag for campers desiring better-performing down insulation minus the cocooning nature of narrow mummy-shaped bags. The Galactic kept us warm down to 30 degrees F, and maybe a touch colder.
Classic rectangular sleeping bags offer plenty of room to move around. These bags are great for casual camping trips and are the most versatile since they can be unzipped and used as a comforter. Of the two-person bags we tested, the Kelty Tru.Comfort coleman bbq is the largest and most comfortable double bag on our list. It has virtually no padding, but it is very easy to move and twist while inside. Our biggest complaint is its lack of padding and its silky interior and exterior fabrics.
The bag that disappointed us the most in this metric is the Exped MegaSleep Duo. Its microfiber insulation simply did not keep us as warm as we expected. The bag is still incredibly warm when compared to its overall size, weight, and volume. Coleman Sun Ridge sleeping bags are designed for outdoor camping in moderately chilly temperatures. On your next family campout, your little one can stay warm and comfortable all night long with the Coleman Blue Bandit youth sleeping bag. This mummy-style bag is ideal for children ages 6 and up and offers the same quality as the brand’s adult bags.
Keeping it compressed in the stuff sack for long periods can reduce the loft of synthetic insulation and cause the bag to develop cold spots. Stay warm and toasty no matter your height with the Coleman Big Game sleeping bag. This sleeping bag is designed with extra space for larger campers and a two-way zipper that allows you to adjust ventilation and connect two bags for even more room. The Coleman Brazos sleeping bag is a best seller for a good reason.
The bag also has ComfortCuff trim around the opening for added softness around the face. Plus, the Big Game sleeping bag is machine washable for easy cleaning. The Tidelands sleeping bag features a cozy semi-sculpted hood and a Thermolock draft tube to lock in heat when temperatures drop in the evening. This bag also utilizes ZipPlow patented technology that prevents zipper snags, making it easy to get in and out. Made with a polyester cover and a soft tricot fiber blend liner, the Coleman Palmetto sleeping bag is incredibly comfortable for three-season camping. In addition, the Palmetto is machine washable and features a patented no-snag zipper system.
On milder nights, the Coleman Biscayne is every big and tall camper’s best friend. This best-selling sleeping bag is great for family camping with a two-way zipper that opens from the bottom for ventilation and allows you to zip two bags together for even more room. Choosing the right one can significantly impact your comfort, and each design has pros and cons.
It is important to consider the temperature rating, especially when camping in cold weather. It is advisable to understand what the temperature ratings mean for each. For convenience and ease of storage, the sleeping bags feature a stuff sack and elastic straps so you can bundle them into a manageable compact size. The Coleman Big Bay 20° is rated for a lower temperature limit of 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which seems about right based on my experience. Wearing long johns and wool socks, I crawled into the Big Bay, napped on a cot in 32-degree weather and found it comfortably warm.
Added up, the Siesta is comfy, well appointed, and a fantastic value. Weighing 2.3 lbs, the Galactic is a very lightweight bag among the rectangular, traditional car-camping models. It’s not exactly built for backpacking, but it also packs down small enough that we would certainly consider it for short hike-in campsites.