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  2. Mummy Bags, Rectangular Sleeping Bags
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Sleeping Bags Performance

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.

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Best Cheap Sleeping Bags

Coleman Clear Lake Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag
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Coleman Clear Lake Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag

 This cheap, durable rectangular sleeping bag keeps users warm when the temperatures sink to the 40s. Campers like its no-fuss features, including a cotton-flannel liner and three pounds of insulation, but say it's too bulky for backpacking. Read more »
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Everest Mummy +5F/-15C Degree
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Everest Mummy +5F/-15C Degree

 This mummy-style sleeping bag keeps adventurers cozy on frigid nights with a double-layer construction for extra warmth. The low price combined with its performance in freezing temperatures makes this a smart choice for cold-weather camping. Read more »
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Good Budget Sleeping Bags

Coleman North Rim 0-Degree Mummy Bag
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Coleman North Rim 0-Degree Mummy Bag

 A mummy-style bag with more than three pounds of fill, the Coleman North Rim may not keep you warm enough on the very coldest of nights but seems to work for temperatures well below freezing. Campers like the comfort and price, although some say it's a bit too much bag for backpacking. Read more »
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Guide Gear Portage 30 Degree Sleeping Bag
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Guide Gear Portage 30 Degree Sleeping Bag

 With comfort rating of 30 degrees F, the Guide Gear Portage is a three-season rectangular sleeping bag that's roomy, soft, and provides reliable comfort. A double version (big enough for two) starts at $40. Read more »
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Think Twice Budget Sleeping Bags

Coleman Brazos Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag

This rectangular sleeping bag might keep you warm on chilly nights but problems with zippers and the lining leave users in the cold. Coleman makes other cheap sleeping bags that garner better reviews. Read more »

Wenzel Santa Fe 20-degree Mummy Sleeping Bag

This three-season mummy bag is cheap enough, but users say it doesn't deliver the warmth they expect and can be a challenge to stuff into its sack. Read more »

 
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