The 13 Best Sleeping Bags & Pads Plus a Buyers Guide

Go ahead and plan a big backcountry day. But if you don’t get a good night’s sleep first, it’s gonna be rough. Our testers found the solution, including an ultralight synthetic bag, a custom quilt, and more.

Test Data

Testers: 24
Nights out:552
Bags tested: 33
Longest day: 17 mi. (Kepler Track, New Zealand)
Most nonstop rain: 3 days (South Island, New Zealand)
Coldest temp: -5°F (Kenai Mts., AK)
Highest trip: 14,429 ft. (Mt. Massive, CO)

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