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The low price tag of this 3-season synthetic sleeping bag makes it ideal for those on a tighter budget. It is rated as having a -1 deg C comfort limit but it feels warmer than other bags with this rating, so is fine for 3-season use. You get a substantial shoulder baffle and a substantial zip baffle to trap the ...

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The North Face Aleutian

£70.00

At 1469g (without stuffsack), this 3-season synthetic sleeping bag is a very lightweight option and at £70 it is also well-priced. It is rated as having a -2 deg C comfort limit, but feels a little warmer so it should be fine for 3-season use. It uses overlapping shingle construction, which means cold spots will be less of a problem ...

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Marmot Wave III 2009

£75.00

The Wave III 3-season synthetic sleeping bag has a long, slim-fitting mummy shape, with a roomy, well-shaped foot box. The full-length two-way zip runs smoothly and mostly snag-free. The hood and substantial shoulder baffle are adjusted by an easily identifiable mix of tape and bungee cords. It has a large internal pocket for keeping useful kit handy. The inner fabric ...

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Wynnster Down 450

£80.00

A low-bulk sleeping bag from Wynnster that provides surprising warmth, making it ideal for three-season use. The hood and the chunky shoulder baffle were impressive, with stud and drawcord fastening. The shell fabric feels a little flimsy, but the water-repellent finish does its job well. It’s quite long, which will suit taller campers.

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Mountain Hardwear Fuji

£85.00

At just 1445g this is a very lightweight 3-season synthetic sleeping bag yet it maintains a reasonable temperature rating and is a very competitive price for the weight. It comes packed in a compression stuffsack that also allows it to be packed down very small. It is built with shingle construction, so overlapping layers of insulation reduce cold spots. Particularly ...

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The North Face Aleutian 2011

£85.00

The lowest-priced sleeping bag on test, the The North Face Aleutian represents excellent value. It sports a close fit that feels warm but not restrictive, and a well-cut hood, which closes comfortably around the face. Drawcords are made from substantial bungee cord and are easy to operate, while the long zip is protected from cold spots by a generous baffle. ...

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Marmot Wave III 2011

£90.00

A really good product for the price, the Marmot Wave III is pretty much all you could want from a 3-season synthetic sleeping bag. It’s a reasonable weight and the cut manages a clever balance between spacious comfort and snug warmth. The outer shell is highly water-resistant yet soft, whereas inside you get a luxurious, velvety scrim in the head ...

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Vango Supernova 5000 2011

£90.00

The Vango Supernova 5000 explodes out of its stuffsack and is the closest you’re going to get to down luxury in a synthetic sleeping bag. The hollowfibre insulation lofts (fluffs up) extremely well, and you get a good compression sack, an inner pocket and a two-way zip with a good baffle running down to the feet to allow it to ...

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Aztec Summit 1

£90.00

This sleeping bag from Aztec is light and low-bulk, but not as warm as some. Despite this, the hood is very cosy and the shoulder baffle works well to trap warmth. The plastic feel of the shell isn’t great, but the NiteGlow zip pulls are very useful in the dark!

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Mammut Ajungilak Tundra 2011

£90.00

There is a truly luxurious feel to the Mammut Ajungilak Tundra, a sleeping bag that offers a brilliant balance between warmth, weight and cost. The softTX inner fabric immediately makes you feel drowsy, and pulling that hood tight gives the sort of feeling that should be reserved for the spa. The hood is perfectly shaped and, in conjunction with the ...

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Jack Wolfskin Touch the Cloud 2009

£95.00

The Jack Wolfskin Touch the Cloud is a slim-fit, mummy-style 3-season synthetic sleeping bag with a nicely shaped foot box with room for big feet if lying on your back. There’s a large shoulder baffle with bungee adjustment and a neat hood with mixed tape and cord adjusters. The three-quarter length two-way zip runs mostly snag-free and is secured by ...

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Mountain Hardwear Cotopaxi -10

£95.00

This was foulnd to be a very warm synthetic sleeping bag in the Trail lab test with a result of -23 deg C, and it was noticeably warm in use too. It also has shingle construction, which means there are fewer cold spots. The side zip is well-designed so that it doesn’t snag, and it benefits from a well-filled and ...

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Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 2011

£100.00

The Mountain Hardwear Lamina 20 is one of the lightest sleeping bags on test and, as a result, it packs down small in a good stuffsack. There’s a great two-way zip that doesn’t snag, and a substantial baffle alongside to eliminate cold spots. The hood is big but feels extremely cosy when pulled tight, and both on this and the ...

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Ajungilak Kompact 3 season

£100.00

This 3-season synthetic sleeping bag only weighs 1600g. The manufacturer rates it as -1 comfort temp when tested to EN13537 but it feels warmer. It comes in a compression stuffsack, and it compresses down well. You get a substantial zip baffle too to keep draughts at bay and there is also a good anti-snag design to the side zip, which ...

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Vango Viper 500

£100.00

This is a heavy sleeping bag from Vango with 90 per cent down content, making it really warm. The deep hood is very snug and the shoulder baffle works well and is easy to adjust from the inside. The soft feel of the fabric is great, and the two-way zip and security pocket are also useful.

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Snugpak Softie 9 Hawk 2009

£100.00

The Snugpak Softie 9 Hawk 3-season synthetic sleeping bag is a slim-fitting mummy shape, with the bare essentials for warmth and protection. The full-length two-way zip has a draught baffle plus a ribbon of stiff material to prevent snagging, and this works well. The hood is wide and roomy with a simple drawcord, and with it tightened right in you ...

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Nordisk Nunaat HP 2011

£110.00

The Nordisk Nunaat HP is a well-shaped sleeping bag, offering a body-hugging mummy design, which tapers to a trapezoid shape at the feet. It also comes in five different lengths, so you can get one that fits you perfectly. The Northguard Extreme insulation felt very warm very quickly, so this is one of the better bags for cold nights. It ...

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Ajungilak Tyin Winter

£130.00

Depending on which figures you read, this synthetic sleeping bag is only rated as –7, but it appears far warmer than this and our lab tests placed it towards the warmer end of the scale. It is insulated with polyester Hollofibre. It comes in a compression stuffsack and the bag has an extremely water-resistant outer. The bag has a good ...

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Snugpak Premier IV

£135.00

This synthetic sleeping bag is something of a rarity – an outdoor product made in the UK! It is also a good bag for winter campers. It is made with Snugpak’s own brand of fabrics and comes with a compression stuffsack. The layers of insulation are not stitched through, so there are no cold spots, and the shell fends of ...

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Deuter Sphere 1050

£145.00

This is a top quality synthetic sleeping bag using Polarguard Delta, which is why it is relatively light in weight as this is a very efficient insulator. It comes in a compression stuffsack. The bag has a good size zip that does not easily snag, and behind this there is a baffle. Get in the bag and the stretchy fleece ...

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Haglöfs Hypa Performance

£160.00

With Haglöfs gear we have come to expect a blend of simplicity, functionality and design flair – and this 3-season down sleeping bag is no exception. The first joy is that the zip does not snag all the time, and this has been achieved without using heavier fabrics next to the zip. The neck baffle can be attached together using ...

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Marmot Angel Fire

£160.00

This 3-season down sleeping bag’s fit stands out as being among the best here. It’s a ladies’-specific bag, and the sizing and cut help towards this. It’s not over-roomy, especially across the chest, and it somehow just feels more shaped. The hood with its baffle peak fits snugly without falling in your eyes – and that’s even before it’s drawn ...

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Tundra Pure -5 2010

£220.00

Staying warm is about placing the most efficient insulation in the right place around your body. Tundra places extra down at the foot so you don’t have to wear socks in this sleeping bag! Equally it uses down that is collected from the bird’s nests rather than being plucked. The end result is happy geese and warm campers. DesignThe Tundra ...

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Cumulus Quantum 350 2010

£225.00

Quantum bags are the lightest in the Cumulus range and they are designed to offer a superb warmth-to-weight ratio. So they use the best down available and combine this with superlight fabrics. To save a little more weight those in the Quantum range are slightly shorter and narrower than other Cumulus sleeping bags. DesignThe Cumulus Quantum 350 is designed to ...

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Rab Women’s Quantum 400

£250.00

The Quantum range is designed to give the best warmth-to-weight ratio, and this 3-season down sleeping bag does not disappoint. The Tundra bag is 139g lighter, but it has a comfort temperature of +2 deg C, which is not much competition for the Rab’s -7 deg C. Best-quality materials ensure the bag feels really soft and cosy, while the light ...