Whether you’re a first-time camper, camping enthusiast, expedition lover, or adventurer, one of the things on your gear list will be a sleeping bag. A good night’s sleep is essential, whether you’ve been entertaining the kids all day or climbing a mountain.

1 or 2 season synthetic bags are great for camping. They provide enough comfort and warmth for spring and summer camping. They represent excellent value for money. The 1-2 season down bags are light and compressible, perfect for mountain athletes. The OMM Mummery 1 is designed for competitive adventure racing. It is one of the lightest available for runners. The 1-2 season rating ranges from +25 to +5 degrees C. Various shapes and sizes are available, including square, mummy-shaped, double, and extra-long. There are also others specifically for little campers, the Vango Nitestar Baby is a great luxury multi-purpose bag suitable for babies and toddlers.

2 or 3 season bags are typically suitable for use from spring through fall with a +20 to 0 degree C rating. The Mountain Equipment Dreamcatcher 300 is aimed at backpackers and hikers who want the ultimate in comfort. Packed with features, it has 90/10 pure down and a lightweight diamond ripstop cover. The Vango Galaxy 350XL has a durable exterior and a soft, luxurious lining with easy-to-wash hollow fiber insulation. It is perfectly suited for family camping and caravanning. It is 225cm long, ideal if you are looking for more space.

3-4 season rated bags are suitable for all seasons and a temperature range of +20 to -5 degrees C. A popular 3-4 season down filled bag is the Mountain Equipment Lightline. It is packed with technical qualities for mountaineers and adventurers. The Drilite Loft outer shell is water resistant and the ultra-soft lining is durable and lightweight. This bag offers a luxuriously warm night’s sleep. The Vango Nitestar 450 falls into the 3-4 season synthetic range. Ideal for the dedicated camper, it offers many features to provide you with a luxurious sleeping environment. As rated by Camping Magazine: “You have a feeling you’re going to be super comfortable in this 4-season bag.” This bag is a bargain, for the quality you would really expect to pay more.

The 5+ Station Extreme Bags are designed for expeditions. Go to the coldest places in the world with one of these bags and ensure a restful night’s sleep. If you find yourself in demanding conditions and trekking during the day, when the sun goes down, sleep is essential to recharge your batteries and fuel the next day’s activity. Mountain Equipment has invested over 40 years of experience in supplying extreme expedition equipment into its down sleeping bags. Your Iceline bag uses the highest quality down; It has a great warmth-to-weight ratio, small pack size, and excellent longevity. The recommended sleep zone for Iceline is +3 to -25 degrees C.

Sleeping bag liners can add extra warmth to your sleeping bag. It will also help keep it clean and fresh. Linings are available in silk, cotton or fleece. They usually add a season to your sleeping bag which can make all the difference on a really cold night. There are specific shapes suitable for rectangular bags or mummy shaped bags. The liner can also be worn alone in hot weather.

Please note that all ratings are provided as a guide and are not guaranteed.