How to Buy the Best Sleeping Bag
A good sleeping bag can make the difference between comfort and a long, miserable night. Stay warm and comfy in one of these sleeping bags.
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Stuff We Like: Nemo Endless Promise Sleeping Bag
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Good Sleeping Bag for a Cub Scout?
Q: I’m going on my first campout with my Cub Scout pack. What’s a good sleeping bag to get?
How to Buy a Good Camping Air Mat or Sleeping Pad
Get a good night's sleep with the Gear Guy's recommendation for camping air mats and sleeping pads.
Stuff We Like: Selk’bag
The wearable sleeping bag has arms, legs, an adjustable insulated hood and removable booties.
Best Sleeping Bags for Staying Cool on a Warm Night
What sleeping bag should I use if I don’t want the heat to get to me?
Does a Sleeping Bag’s Degree Level Matter?
Q: When choosing a sleeping bag, does the degree level really matter or is it just a recommendation for comfort?
How to Stop Rolling Off Your Sleeping Pad
Q: I keep rolling off my sleeping pad. What can I do to sleep better?
Will my sleeping bag be warm enough?
Q. My dad says my sleeping bag will be fine in the cold, but I’m not so sure. What do you think I should do?
How to Minimize Sleeping Bag Odor
Q. Whenever I go camping my sleeping bag gets all smelly. How do I make it smell better?
Find a Good Sleeping Bag for Under $100
I need a good summer sleeping bag. What should I get with $100?
How to stuff a sleeping bag back in its sack
Q. Every single time I go camping, I have trouble rolling up my sleeping bag and can never get it back in the bag. Help!
How to fix a broken zipper on your sleeping bag or tent
Q. My sleeping bag zippers always break off, and I don’t have any extra money to buy a new one. PLEASE HELP!!
Finding a lightweight winter sleeping bag for under $100
Hey Gear Guy, I need a good lightweight winter sleeping bag that won't set me back more than $100. Any suggestions?
Repairing a sleeping bag
My dad gave me an old Marmot sleeping bag, and it has two small holes in it and some down feathers are coming out. The sleeping bag works just fine, but how do I stop the feathers from coming out?
How to remove mold from sleeping bag
Q. I went camping, and a few days later I found the bag for my sleeping bag has an orange sort of mold on it. Help me!
Sleeping bag is too cold
Q. I have a 20-degree-rated sleeping bag that I use with a fleece liner, but in late fall and early winter, I'm still cold. I've tried everything -- what should I do?
Getting comfortable in a sleeping bag
Q. I've been camping for years but am still having trouble getting comfortable when I'm sleeping. I can only sleep on my side with my right arm under my pillow but that can be trouble on cold nights when my mummy bag is cinched up tight. Any help Gear Guy?
Why is my sleeping bag so cold?
Dear Gear Guy, I have a 30-degree rated backpacking sleeping bag but still get cold in above freezing temperatures. Can you recommend a good bag that is light enough to carry and will still keep me warm? Thanks!
Are wearable sleeping bags worth it?
Q. I’ve heard of sleeping bags that have arms and legs, so you can move around in them. Are these bags worth it?
Where to buy the Cub Scout lightweight bag
Q. Hi Mr. Gear Guy. I saw a sleeping bag in Boys’ Life. It is called Cub Scout lightweight bag and says Cub Scouts on the actual sleeping bag. Where can I purchase that bag? Thanks!
Warm sleeping bag
Q. I have bought, used and received a lot of sleeping bags, and I just can't seem to find one that's warm enough. Please help.
Stuff We Like: Compression sacks
Among the handiest accessories for backpacking are waterproof compression stuff sacks. They are great for compressing your clothes into a manageable size for easy packing or to make a bulky sleeping bag fit inside your pack.
Good sleeping bag at a good price
Q. Hey Gear Guy, I am going cold-weather camping later this month, and I need a good new sleeping bag at a good price that I can use for a long time. It needs to be: Synthetic, at most 15 degrees, at most 4 pounds, and compact enough for backpacking. We are low on cash at the moment, so is there anything out there that I can get for around $100 that meets those requirements?
Lightweight but warm sleeping bags
Q. I need to get a good sleeping bag that weighs two pounds at most and will keep me warm in at least 30-degree weather. What kind of bag should I look for?
Sleeping bag that does it all
I mostly do warm-weather camping, but sometimes I go on winter camp-outs. I can only afford one sleeping bag, so can you recommend one that would work for both?