Sleeping Bags & Camp Bedding

A warm night at camp depends as much on what is under you as on what is around you. That is why sleeping bags share this page with self-inflating and closed-cell foam mats, air mattresses (truck-bed models included), sleeping bag liners and wool camp blankets, from Coleman, TETON Sports, KingCamp and Sea to Summit.

Read temperature ratings carefully. Many bags are labelled in Fahrenheit, and 30°F is roughly −1 °C. Where a maker publishes ISO 23537 figures, shop by the comfort rating rather than the limit, and pick a bag rated below the coldest night you expect. A pad’s R-value measures insulation from the ground, and shoulder-season nights in Canada call for a higher figure than summer trips. Mummy bags are warmer for their weight, while rectangular and double bags give more room. Our sleeping bag temperature guide and self-inflating mats are good next stops.

Brands include Gaialoop, Wake In Cloud and TETON Sports.

In this range: outdoor & picnic blankets, air mattresses, self-inflating sleeping mats, foam sleeping mats and liners.

Part of our camping & hiking range. Need help choosing? Read backcountry camping in Canada.

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Sleeping Bags & Camp Bedding: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between comfort and limit ratings?

Under ISO 23537, the comfort rating is the lowest temperature at which a standard sleeper lying in a relaxed position stays warm enough. The limit rating is the lowest temperature for a sleeper curled up to conserve heat. For planning, use the comfort figure and leave a margin for cold nights.

What R-value do I need for camping in Canada?

Summer car camping is comfortable on a pad around R2 to R3. For spring and fall nights near freezing, aim for roughly R4 or higher, and winter camping usually calls for R5 or more, often by stacking a foam mat under an inflatable one.

Mummy or rectangular sleeping bag?

Mummy bags taper at the feet and add a hood, so they hold heat better and pack smaller for backpacking. Rectangular bags give more room to move and can often be unzipped into a blanket or joined into a double, which suits car camping and cabins.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · australianhiker.com.au

Our guides for this category

Backcountry Camping in Canada: Permits, Crown Land and Safety ·Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings Explained for Canadian Campers

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