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Sleeping bags reviews for several of the budget models we researched are largely positive. Despite a few critics who report that the inexpensive sleeping bags on our list of top picks failed to provide the expected warmth, most are satisfied with the bags' performance and appreciate the low prices. That said, few of the sleeping bags reviews that we read were written by serious, all-weather outdoors campers; most seem to come from occasional users who venture into the wilds during spring, summer, or fall. If you plan to do otherwise -- that is, camp out in temperatures in the single-digit or lower range -- sleeping bags reviews generally suggest you choose a bag meant for very cold weather and pack plenty of thermal clothing. Better yet, get hold of a top-rated sleeping bag filled with goose down; it will cost a lot more but will also keep you a lot warmer.

Warm Sleeping Bags, Comfortable Sleeping Bags.

According to reviews, the inexpensive models on our list are quite cozy and comfortable sleeping bags. The Coleman Clear Lake Warm-Weather bag, for example, is pretty basic gear but users assert it provides the warmth they need even in cooler temperatures. Sleeping bags reviews on Amazon talk up the value and comfort of this rectangular model, noting that the 40-60 degree rating seems accurate; one mother and young child shared a bag in freezing temperatures, slept well, and woke up rested, reports her husband. The rectangular Guide Gear Portage bag is rated for 30 degrees and sleeping bags reviews on SportsMansGuide.com; say it keeps users surprisingly warm for outdoors camping and works just as well atop a queen-size bed for indoor cabin camping. Users posting reviews on Walmart say the Everest Mummy's 84-inch length affords sufficient coverage for very tall campers and the synthetic fill and polyester liner provide plenty of warmth in temperatures as low as the mid-20s, although a few campers say the 5-degree temperature rating is over-optimistic. The mummy-style Coleman North Rim wins kudos from campers posting on Campmor.com who have used it for winter camping in the Rockies and Yosemite, saying it's toasty and comfortable, but also suggest springing for a pricier bag if you plan on sleeping where the temperatures dip below 20 degrees.

But not all inexpensive sleeping bags are worth their cost in warmth. The Wenzel Santa Fe 20-Degree bag, for example, is cheap and cozy enough, but several sleeping bags reviews on Amazon report it just doesn't do the job, even in moderate temperatures. One reviewer says he felt cold when using the bag indoors at 55 degrees, and another asserts you should use a pad and wear thermal underwear if you expect to stay warm in mid-40s temperatures.

by Maralyn Edid (Google+ Profile)

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