The Big Agnes Encampment is the king of comfortable three-season bags with a 15-degree rating; super-solid shingled nylon ripstop shell, lining and bottom; and heavy-duty PolarGuard Delta filling. The revolutionary design combines the hugging warmth of a mummy-shaped bag with the comfort and free-range movement of a rectangular bag with a semi-rectangular sleeping pad sleeve. The Encampment’s durable construction was practically made for wet early-springtime adventures because its waterproof properties are among the best on the market. A lightweight solution for backpackers, campers and canoers alike that’s robust enough even for late-autumn excursions under the stars.

Campers and backpackers love the inherent heat and comfort they get from the Encampment, which they say is airy enough to be used on warm summer hikes. They say the bag’s light weight and easy-to-compact design makes it perfect for backpacking along long trails and through thick forests – without having to stop and shift their packs over and again. One of this bag’s most endearing features is that it comfortably accommodates side-sleepers, so everyone can find a cozy night’s sleep in the Encampment. Combine these features with a great price, and you have a perfect all-around three-season sleeping bag that everyone loves!

The Kelty Light Year is great series of sleeping bags because of the choices. You can pick the bag up in both down and synthetic and also in a temperature range from 0 to 40 degrees. The side zipper goes down to the hips to make entry and exit a breeze, especially for a mummy-styled sleeping bag. An innovative toe box zipper even lets you air your tired dogs after a long day of backpacking on or off the trail. A polyester ripstop outer shell blocks wind and rain, while the polyester taffeta lining offers comfort and warmth under the stars. Coupled with a 650-down fill or Climashield synthetic material, the Light Year is great for any temperature and weather conditions.

Campers love the Light Year for fun jaunts into the wilderness and extended summer and autumn trips, especially since it’s suitable for warm nights and cold, early mornings. Many backpackers say the toe box zipper is enough, but the relatively low price is what truly gives this great sleeping bag the value it is renowned for in the camping world. Backed by the Kelty lifetime warranty, this sleeping bag is durable enough for many seasons of backpacking and camping from the Grand Canyon to Alaska and beyond.

The Super Stretch Hugger Series comes in 7 different varieties depending on your temperature rating needs. Campers say the stretching effect of the Hugger bags not only adds comfort and free-range movement, but also eliminates cold pockets and dead air space by snugly hugging their shoulders and toes. They love the sealable bottom layer because it makes the bag accommodating to tall and short backpackers alike. Barely a silhouette when compressed and nearly light enough to forget you’re even carrying it, the Montbell Super Stretch Hugger #2 is the perfect bag for soft starlight slumbers three seasons long.

Winter campers say the Storm King performs as billed. While it’s not a great bag for absolutely frigid conditions, they say it’s perfect for maintaining tepid temperatures and dry feet in 0-degree weather. Day climbers love how lightweight the Storm King is, and say they barely notice it in their packs when climbing big slopes. This bag isn’t too hot for car camping, either, so it is a great solution for overnight and weekend trips on the ‘light’ side. Backpackers say insulation pad insertion is quick and easy, and provides all the bottom insulation needed from a comfortable, roomy rectangular bag.

• Overall Rating: 8.0
• Comfort: 10.0
• Weight: 7.0
• Warmth: 10.0

Serious backpackers know that the only way to avoid frostbite and hypothermia is to have a consistently warm, dry bag to tucker down in at night. They love the Dark Star because it does both reliably. They say it’s a bit bulky to carry and a little on the heavy side; but that those are small concessions to surrender when the Dark Star makes braving the night time elements so easy and comfortable. Whether you’re out on a Polar Bear or just backpacking dangerously, the Dark Star will keep you warm and dry.

Hard-core climbers and trailblazing backpackers say the Mountain Hardware Wraith offers the most cozy, comfortable sleep at high altitudes. They love the fact that this sleeping bag actually lives up to its temperature rating, so they’re not left surprised and freezing on their first night out. Even hunters love the Wraith when going after big game like mountain sheep, ram, and bear in the high north. As an added feature, the ergonomic foot box is a big hit because it allows natural foot movement for a superior, soothing, and refreshing sleep that’ll have you recharged for the next day’s hiking, climbing, or hunting anywhere!

Many campers say the Helium is the perfect get-up-and-go bag for climbing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking because it takes up little room in the pack yet has excellent warmth properties and a waterproof exterior. Combine that with superior comfort and its three-season durability (backed by Marmot’s lifetime warranty), and it’s easy to see why the Helium has rapidly risen through the ranks as one of the industry’s best sleeping bags, bar none. Many overnighters say the comfort and warmth alone is worth the Helium’s price tag, and that the packability and water-tight design are only icing on the cake for such a great sleeping bag.

Climbers really love the Pomer Hoit because it is so lightweight and doesn’t bog them down or throw them off-balance. They say that the lack of bottom insulation is hardly noticed on nippy nights, and a REM pad or two are plenty enough to keep them warm on the frigid ones. They also love the built-in pillow sleeve, which handily doubles as a coat-warmer overnight. If you know what to expect out of a bag, and you’ll be climbing and camping in 0-degree weather, then the Pomer Hoit is perfect for you!

Campers say the Chinook is one of the best bags on the market for a durable, light-duty solution that is easy to toss around and pack up. The Chinook’s low price only adds to its popularity as a go-to bag, especially in moderate backpacking and camping conditions. Even canoers love the Chinook because the Quallofil stuffing stays dry even if the bag gets wet, so everyone can expect a soothing slumber every time they zip in to their Chinook. Airy enough for tepid summer nights and warm enough for late-autumn camping, the Chinook is a perfect all-around bag at an affordable price.

Backpackers love the Tundra’s features and convenience, and say this sleeping bag is best-suited for temperatures just over 0 degrees. They say the taffeta bottom and shingled construction keep snow, ice and water out of the bag so they don’t have to worry about frostbite and freeze. An excellent bag for low-woodland, late-season backpacking and camping, the Tundra offers durability to last hundreds of trips into rocky terrain and is packed by North Face’s lifetime warranty. The mummy design hugs backpackers yet offers enough room for comfort, while the solid exterior keeps cold spots at a minimum