Spring has sprung, the sun's out, camping season has arrived! As such, if you're hoping to join this year's great outdoor migration, you'll need a guide to the best sleeping bags for 2023. Picking your perfect product is no quick job. It's so easy to get hypnotised by flashy ads and jargon-heavy product descriptions, which is where we come in.
This may come as a surprise, but sleeping bags are remarkably varied and often specialise in particular niches. You can kick off the spring/summer season by falling down the rabbit hole of the best 3-season sleeping bags. Then before you know it, you're in search of something wintery.
Also, if we're being honest, sleeping bags can reach astronomical prices, and most first-time campers don't need to break the bank. So, here's the list that can cater for everyone, year-round. The very best sleeping bags for every season, every adventure, and for every wallet.
Our Shortlist
Rab Neutrino 400 – Gear of the Year Winner
Sea to Summit Spark SpIII – Best 3-season sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest Parsec 0F/-18C – Best winter sleeping bag
Eurohike Adventurer 200 C – Best budget sleeping bag
Snugpak Explorer – Best sleeping bag for kids
Selk’bag Lite Recycled – Best sleep suit
The best sleeping bags reviewed
1. Rab Neutrino 400
Gear of the Year Winner
Description
We're big fans of Rab's versatile Neutrino range. With 10 total products sporting various weights
Pros
- Full of features
- Great insulation
- Customisable
Cons
- Still not 100% sustainable
2. Sea to Summit Spark SpIII
Best 3-season sleeping bag
Description
This premium bag from Aussie brand Sea to Summit is stuffed with hydrophobic goose down for
Pros
- Extremely light and packable
- Very warm
- Moisture-resistant down
Cons
- Expensive
- No internal pocket
- Delicate fabrics
3. Therm-a-Rest Parsec 0F/-18C
Best winter sleeping bag
Description
Therm-a-Rest make some of the [best winter sleeping
Pros
- Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio
- Sustainable construction
- Very cosy
Cons
- Not the best long-term durability
- Could be too insulating for milder conditions
4. Eurohike Adventurer 200 C
Best budget sleeping bag
Description
We’ll say from the outset that a wonder bag that costs 5p, weighs 5g, is suitable for year-round
Pros
- Very affordable
- Includes some useful features
- Great for summer camping
- Roomy
Cons
- Not very impressive warmth to weight ratio
- We’d like to see recycled materials used
5. Snugpak Explorer
Best sleeping bag for kids
Description
We’re quite fortunate at Live for the Outdoors to have a primary school aged tester who’s prepared
Pros
- Great value for money
- Impressive feature set
- Can also be used as a quilt
- Available in 3 cool colours
Cons
- Not quite thick enough for very cold nights
6. Selk’bag Lite Recycled
Best sleep suit
Description
Be honest – you thought wearable sleeping bags were a gimmick, right? Well you’re wrong. We’ve
Pros
- Move around camp without leaving your bed
- Zip-off feet and built-in mitts help regulate temperature
- Made from 100% recycled materials
Cons
- Lite version can be a little chilly on cold nights
- Slightly bulkier pack size than standard bags