Sleeping Bags and Pads

Recent Sleeping Bag/Pad Reviews

Sea to Summit Traveller TrI 50°F

Enables me to go with a 40-liter pack for four days and three nights in summer. With this bag, I can get my summer sleep/shelter system down to around 4 1/2 pounds. The bag compressed (15 oz) in its Ultra sil compression sack (blue) on left with a Sea to Summit Ultralight Pillow (2 oz) in the sack also. Next to it is the Marmot Tungsten UL 1  (pole bag, tent body, fly in an ultra sil (yellow) and stake bag (2 lbs 9 oz), and the Nemo Tensor mummy sleeping pad in it's stuff sack (15 oz) on the far… Full review

Mountain Equipment Xero 200

The super lightweight Xero 200 sleeping bag is designed to pack down really small. It is ideal for those who like to travel light without suffering too much discomfort. It is an excellent 2/3 season bag that works well as the integral part of a sleep system. The Mountain Equipment Xero 200 is the central part of my sleep system. It has a comfort limit  of 2°Celsius but used with a liner you should get a good night’s sleep down to 0° Celsius. Used in combination with a silk liner and down liner… Full review

Exped Air Pillow UL

A very lightweight and compact inflatable pillow that is designed for both back and side sleepers. I have used all three sizes, but use this one (medium) for short trips when I want to keep my pack light and compact. This is the smallest of the range and weighs just 45g. It packs down really small and only takes a couple of breaths to inflate. It fits into a bag and packs down to the size of a packet of tissues. The valve is flat and serves both to inflate and deflate the pillow. There are two loops… Full review

Lifeventure Silk Sleeping Bag Liner

A ightweight and compact liner that improves insulation and protects the inside of a sleeping bag. Can also be used on its own for really hot muggy nights. I always use a liner as part of my layered sleep system. Foremost, it gives the inside of the bag a degree of protection, especially on longer walks where access to washing facilities is limited. Additionally, it actually does improve the insulating properties of a sleeping bag by a couple of degrees —I really notice the difference with and… Full review

Mont Helium 300 -1ºC

The Mont Helium 300 is a fantastic, lightweight, three-season bag. It's very compressible and light for such a warm bag. This bag has a full hood and with good layering you can take this into a mild winter's night, and contains 300g of 800+ loft white down. The Mont Helium 300 is my three-season bag for wilderness guiding in Tasmania. I am typically a warm sleeper, but with the temperature swings we are prone to here on the island, it is good to have a versatile sleeping bag. Construction:I own… Full review

Alpine Design 45-degree Micro Lite Mesa Rec Bag

Great addition to one's warm weather gear kit. $4 at Amvets seconds store. Tried to find Alpine Design on net, nothing! Used with no clothing to 45° F.; works well. With base layer, would go much lower.  Wondering what the fabric and materials used are? The insulation factor is pretty good, must be some kind of fabric magic at work. Wonder what Alpine Design has to say about that? Anyone know how to locate that company? Full review

Therm-a-Rest UltraLite Cot

This is excellent for side-sleepers! I can sleep through the whole night and wake up refreshed with no soreness. Packs down reasonably small and is reasonably lightweight. I have used it for backpacking. (Note: This is the newer version that's green, with crescent moon shaped side supports, not the full circles.) I am a side sleeper and I have had difficulty sleeping on traditional sleeping pads that backpackers use. I typically wake up multiple times each night, tossing and turning, and in the… Full review

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir

I have to disagree.... I had the older yellow versions of this pad. It was not a good experience. The pad leaked and had to be re-inflated during the middle of each night on its first excursion. When I sent it back to Therm-a-Rest, they said it was "to spec" and "that's normal". The next time I used it was the last  time. The valve wouldn't open to deflate it, and needed assistance in the form of my multi-tool. I sent it back to Therm-a-Rest. They replaced t and I sold it on that e auction site. Full review

Alpkit Cloud Cover

A lightweight and versatile alternative to a full sleeping bag. 750+ fill power hydrophobic goose down quilt. Can be used as a blanket or, at a pinch, the sides can be joined to form a bag. Like my clothing, I like to use layers when it comes to my sleeping kit. I use this as a throw-on blanket when the temperature drops during the night. I have also used it on its own as a blanket during really warm and muggy nights and it worked well. Alpkit are a company that produce quality kit at affordable… Full review