Best 3 Season Sleeping Bags – Top Brands Only

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Here you have my list of the best 3 season sleeping bags that are currently on the market, all top brands and truly reliable items.

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What is included

Regarding the fill (insulation), you have:

• Synthetic sleeping bags. These are generally heavier but they keep you insulated even in wet conditions.
• Down fill sleeping bags. As a rule, all such bags come with a treated down which is supposed to maintain its insulation properties even when/if it becomes wet.

Regarding the weight, this is dependent on the insulation (mainly), the shell fabric, the design, and features. Here you have some really ultra-lightweight examples that are suitable even for backpackers. But some are typical camping tools, bulky and heavy, built for comfort.

Regarding the gender, you have some models that are built for women and some are for men, but some of them are unisex sleeping bags. Most of them are built in different sizes so you can choose and avoid carrying unnecessary weight.

There are completely new models here that are launched recently, and some are modified versions of the models that have already been around for some time.

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My list of the best three-season sleeping bags

Here is my list, with the tents ordered alphabetically so this is not a ranking:

 

All the bags are only briefly described here, so please follow the links to my full reviews.

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1. ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood -25 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag

This ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood -25 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag is built for cold weather and its temperature rating of -25 F (-32 C) is impressive. But you can unzip it completely and use it as a blanket, this allows for as much ventilation as you want, and you can use it throughout the year. The insulation is synthetic but the bag itself is 100% cotton and the liner is a cotton flannel.

With such outer materials this is a very pleasant yet heavy-duty oversized bag. As you realize, it is rectangular and its overall dimensions are 80 x 38 in (203 x 97 cm). It is heavy and bulky, the weight is 13 lb (5.9 kg). You will want to know that it is very affordable.

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2. Big Agnes Bolten SL 20 Degree Sleeping Bag

The Bolten 20 is a completely new sleeping bag on the market. It looks like a typical mummy-style bag but it has some unique details that add to the comfort. On both sides, the bag has wide sections with stretchy shell fabric so you are far less restricted than in ordinary mummy bags.

The letters SL in the name indicate that this is a super light bag, at least from the perspective of a bags with synthetic insulation. Here you have the PrimaLoft Silver and PrimaLoft Gold Active insulation. So the weight is 2 lb 11 oz (1.22 kg) for the size R and 3 lb 1 oz (1.34 kg) for the size L. The temperature rating is 20 F (-7 C) so this is a true 3-season sleeping bag. Please follow the link for more.

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3. Big Agnes Hitchens UL 20 Sleeping Bag

This is a typical mummy-style sleeping bag, but this is an ultra-lightweight item that weighs only 1.69 lb (765 g). This explains the letters UL in the name. They have achieved such a great weight by the quality down 800 fill and by a clever design which also includes a very short side zipper shown in the picture above.

The official temperature rating is 20 F (-7 C) so this is a type that can be used for quite low temperatures and it is therefore rather versatile. The packed size is exceptional, only 6 x 7 inches (15 x 18 cm) for the R size. Note that they build it in three sizes. Please read more in the link below.

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4. Big Agnes Flume UL 30 Degree Sleeping Bag

The letters UL in the name have the same meaning as in their other bag above, this is an ultralight item, but it is even lighter than the Hitchens bag. The bag weighs only 1 lb 6 oz (624 g) for the size R and it can be compressed to 7 x 5.5 inches (18 x 14 cm) assuming that you but an extra carry bag with compression straps.

So this is a bag for ounce-counters and its temperature rating is 30 F (-1 C). In view of this, the bag is suitable for most situations in a 3-season use. The fill is treated 850 down and the construction is what they call the Insotect Flow with a body-mapped baffle technology. Note that this is a high-end technical bag with a price to match.

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5. Big Agnes Mystic UL 15 Bag

This Mystic 15 sleeping bag is a new 2019 version of the bag that has been around for a number of years already. So this is a relaxed mummy style bag, though the manufacturer describes it as a rectangular, see the picture above and decide yourself.

This is a top-quality bag with YKK zipper, and with an 850 DownTek fill. Note that the insulation is very asymmetric in the sense that far less is on the bottom side. This is on purpose because pressed insulation loses its insulating features, and they have provided a sleeve where you should put a sleeping pad with the appropriate R-value.

The bag is built in three sizes, and the weight for the size R is 2 lb (907 g). So this is an ultra-light bag for backpackers. The temperature rating is 15 F (-9 C), and the bag is incredibly packable if you have an appropriate compression sack. Please follow the link for more.

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6. Big Agnes Torchlight Expandable Down Mummy Sleeping Bag

Here you have a unique expandable bag and with a patent-pending design. It is incredibly packable and lightweight, and they build it with gender-specific features. It is included also in my list of best compact sleeping bags. To understand why, the R size of the Torchlight UL 20 bags has a volume of only 2.8 liters.

They build them with two different temperature ratings 20 F (-6.7 C) and 30 F (-1 C) and in two different sizes. The bag comes with a 600 down fill. I mentioned it was expandable, so the picture above shows one of the possible ways of how you can expand this bag. Please follow the link for more.

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7. Browning Camping Side-by-Side 0 Degree Double Sleeping Bag

I would describe this Browning Camping Side-by-Side 0 Degree Double Sleeping Bag as a sleeping five-in-one system. So this is a versatile item that can be used in various ways, as a double bag, as two single bags, and as a blanket.

As you realize, this is a rectangular type bag with synthetic insulation, very durable and pleasant. This is a bag for camping so the weight is 12 lb 14 oz (5.84 kg) and the dimensions as a double bag are 80 x 68 inches (203 x 173 cm). All in all, such a quality/price combination is hard to match.

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8. Coleman Autumn Glen Big & Tall Sleeping Bag

This sleeping bag is built in two versions with the temperature ratings of 30 F (-1 C) and 40 F (4 C). So this is a reliable rectangular synthetic 3-season car camping bag. It is easy to maintain and machine washable. You will want to know it is incredibly affordable.

You have a an inner pocket, a ZipPlow snag-free patented feature, and their Roll Control design. The bag weighs 6.6 lb (3 kg) and its dimensions are 81 x 39 inches (206 x 99 cm). 

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9. Coleman Autumn Trails 30 Degree Sleeping Bag

The official temperature rating of this bag is 30 F (-1 C) and its weight is 9.1 lb (4.13 kg). Its dimensions are impressive 81 x 39 inches (206 x 99 cm), so this is a great car camping 3-season sleeping bag.

The shell is a cotton and the liner is a cotton flannel. So this is a very pleasant and machine washable bag. The inner insulation is a synthetic. I have added it to my list if best cotton sleeping bags. It can be fully unzipped, and you can also zip it to another bag. 

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10. Coleman Big Basin 15 Big and Tall Adult Sleeping Bag

This Coleman Big Basin 15 Big and Tall Adult Sleeping Bag is with the temperature rating given in its name so this is indeed a true 3-season bag. Note that it weighs 7.98 lb (3.6 kg) so this is why I have included it in my list of car camping sleeping bags.

The picture above shows that this is a rectangular bag, it is also very large and comfortable, the dimensions are 92 x 39 inches (233 x 99 cm). The insulation is synthetic and the bag comes with a hood. The zipper has what they call the ZipPlow design, this means there is a guide that pushes fabric away from the zipper’s teeth. You will want to know that the price is very moderate.

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11. Coleman Big Bay 20 Big & Tall Contour Sleeping Bag

They build this sleeping bag in two shapes and in two temperature ratings, so you have 4 options to choose from. It is  synthetic, hooded, reliable, and with a great soft fleece footbox design which they call the Cozy Foot.

It is ISO tested and suitable for 3 seasons camping. The lower limit ISO is 21 F (-6 C). It comes with their ZipPlow patented zipper. The weight of the version in the picture is 4 lb 14.4 oz (2.2 kg). It fits users of up to 77 inches (196 cm).

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12. Coleman Dunnock Cold Weather Adult Sleeping Bag

The temperature rating of this Coleman Dunnock Cold Weather Adult Sleeping Bag is 20 – 40 F (- 7 to 4 C). This makes it very good for a 3-season-plus use. It measures 81 x 39 inches (206 x 99 cm), so it is very wide.

The bag is with a cotton cover and a cotton flannel liner, and this is why it is also in my list of best cotton sleeping bags. The insulation is synthetic.

The bag comes with a snag-free zipper, and it weighs 7.9 lb (3.6 kg).  You will want to know that it is also very affordable.

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13. Coleman Heritage Big and Tall Sleeping Bag

This Coleman Heritage Big and Tall Sleeping Bag is with the official temperature rating 0/10 F (-18/- 12 C). But because it is without a hood, I would say this is not realistic and this is why it is here in the list of best 3-season bags.

The bag is what its name says, really large and rectangular with the dimensions 84 x 40 inches (213 x 102 cm). It comes with a synthetic insulation and a pleasant flannel liner. It is easy to maintain and keep clean because it is machine washable. The weight is 9.19 lb (4.17 kg) so this is for car camping only.

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14. Coleman OneSource Heated Sleeping Bag

The Coleman OneSource Heated Sleeping Bag C002 comes with 2 heating pads and the OneSource battery included. There are 4 heating settings. Its official temperature rating is 32 F (0 C), so this is a true 3-season sleeping bag. It has a synthetic insulation and it is machine washable.

The fabric is a ripstop polyester, and the zipper is with their ZipPlow snag-free design. The weight is 3.85 lb (1.75 kg), and it fits users of up to 6 ft 2 in (188 cm). The bag is incredibly affordable.

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15. Crua Graphene Sleeping Bag

With the official temperature rating of 23F (-5°C) this sleeping bag deserves to be included here. You have a rectangular sleeping bag, but with a removable hood so you can reduce the weight when necessary. The bag can be unzipped completely and it can be used as a blanket as well.

It is currently unique on the market because of its highly advanced insulation which is graphene. So the bag is light and quite compact for such a type. The weight is 2.8 lb (1.3 kg), and it comes with a compression carry bag, so it can be compressed to around (L x D) 35 x 20 cm.

The shell material is a ripstop nylon, and the liner is a pleasant polyester. So this is a fully synthetic sleeping bag with a consistent performance in any weather conditions.

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16. Kelty Tru.Comfort Women’s 20 Sleeping Bag

As you realize from the name, this is a women-specific sleeping bag. It comes with some unique features, and one is the two-layer design – you have a built-in blanket. This you can use alone if it is not cold, or you can use both at chili nights. Note that the blanket can be unzipped completely and use for sitting in the camp.

The bag is also with an innovative zipper design with feet vent. The temperature rating is 20 F (-7 C), and I have included it in the list here because of its versatility but its temperature rating is such that you might use it in all seasons as well, this is all individual.

The weight is such that you would not carry it on the trail, this is a camping tool; it weighs 5 lb 4 oz (2.38 kg) and the fill is synthetic ThermaPro. This is a very affordable bag. Please read more in my full review.

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17. Kelty Tuck 20 Degree ThermaPro Ultra Sleeping Bag

This bag has been on the market for a number of years, but here you have its 2018 version. So there is more insulation in the foot box, the baffles are different now, the hood is different, and they have also changed the color. The bag has a unique zipper design which allows you to open it only on the bottom and to walk in it.

The insulation is synthetic ThermaPro and with the offset quilt construction to avoid cold spots. A very durable fabric is used so you have the shell which is 75D polyester taffeta. They build it in two sizes, and as you would expect it is not lightweight, you have 3 lb 11 oz (1.67 kg) for the R size. So this is a camping bag and it comes with a great price tag. The temperature rating is 20 F (-7 C) so this is a 3-season tool as declared by the manufacturer. Please read more in the link.

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18. Marmot Women’s Teton Sleeping Bag

This is the 2018 version of the popular Marmot’s sleeping bag designed specifically for women. It is built in two sizes, R and L, and the fill is treated down. The official temperature rating is 15 F (-9 C) and it is also EN tested. The temperature rating is such that this is a true 3-season bag. Note that you have an extra zipper on the side, so you can cool a bit and get some draft if you use it in a warmer environment. The main zipper can be unzipped from the bottom as well, so again and you can get your feet out if you feel too warm.

The bag is in the group of lightweight sleeping bags, the R size weighs 2 lb 15.5 oz (1.32 kg). The packed size is 18 x 8.5 inches (46 x 22 cm). The style is a bit relaxed mummy type which means that it offers more space above the knee zone, this is useful because you can bend your legs if you sleep on the side.

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19. Mountain Hardwear Ratio 32 sleeping bag

This bag is designed for temperatures as low as 32 F (0 C), so this is a rather typical 3-season tool. The insulation here is the Q.Shield treated down 650 so the bag will preserve its insulation properties even if it becomes wet.

With the weight of 1 lb 13 oz (829 g) for the size R (and they build it in two sizes), this is definitely a lightweight bag suitable even for backpackers. The cut is what you might describe as a comfort mummy style and you have what they call the Thermo Trap baffle system with baffles positioned like bricks as you realize from the picture.

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20. NEMO Disco 15 Sleeping Bag

This is a really innovative design, they build it in what they call the spoon shape. So this is an enlarged version of a mummy bag that gives lots of knee space in the bag.

But it has several more features and those include the ThermoGills and Blanket Fold. The former implies zippered openings on the chest which you see in the picture. The Blanket Fold is the piece that comes under the chin to prevents drafts, it is also visible in the picture above. Note that it also has an integrated pillow pocket.

The insulation is Down 650 fill. Now, the weight is 2 lb 11 oz (1.22 kg), so this is a camping tool, or for any activity where you would not carry it. The temperature rating is 15 F (-9 C). Please follow the links to read my full review.

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21. NEMO Ramsey 30-Degree Down Mummy Sleeping Bag

The Ramsey 30 is a mummy-version of the Disco bag shown above. The shape is standard mummy type but you still have some of the new features seen in the Disco bag. So you have the Thermo Gills, the Blanket fold, and a waterproof foot box.

The insulation is 650 Nikwax Hydrophobic down. The shell is a lightweight 30D nylon ripstop with a DWR finish and the foot section is waterproof 40D nylon ripstop. The weight is 2 lb 1 oz (0.935 g), so this is a versatile tool suitable also for backpackers and hikers. The temperature rating is 30 F (-1 C). But note that they also have a 15-degree version with very similar features.

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22. NEMO Riff 15 Degree Sleeping Bag

In this Riff 15 sleeping bag you have a patented design and two award-winning features i) the Spon shape, and ii) Thermo Gills. The former implies that you have much more space at elbows and knees areas so it is perfect for side sleepers. The latter implies that you have an extra design for light ventilation when needed.

You also have a Blanket Fold for extra cushioning and to prevent cold drafts, a zippered pocket in the shoulder zone, a waterproof footbox, a pillow pocket in the hood. What makes it different from some other NEMO models here in the list is such a combination of features plus the 800-fill.

The weight is 2 lb 9 oz (1.16 kg) so it is only moderately lightweight and still suitable for backpackers and hikers, and its temperature rating is 15 F (- 9 C) so this is a true 3-season sleeping bag.

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23. Nemo Tempo 20 Sleeping Bag for Men & Women

This sleeping bag is available in several temperature ratings, so you have Tempo 20, Tempo 35, and Tempo 50. In my view, the first is ideal for a 3-season use.

You have a patent-pending and feature-rich all-synthetic bag with top quality materials and at a reasonable price. They build them separate for men and for women and also in two separate sizes R and L.

This is a relaxed spoon shape with their Blanket Fold, and a hood with a pillow pocket. The R size for men 20 F version weighs 3 lb 10 oz (1.65 kg).

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24. NEMO Women’s Aya 15 Degree Sleeping Bag

This Aya sleeping bag is a part of Nemo’s new series that also includes Kayu sleeping bag for men, and they also build them in 15 and 30-degree versions. So this is a women-specific design with insulation distributed for a women’s body, and with the appropriate length. They build it as the regular and long versions.

The insulation is 800 down treated with Nikwax, so you have the best of the best. The temperature rating is 15 F (-9 C), and the bag is also EN rated. This is a bag for 3-season-plus, so if you feel warm in some situations you have Thermo Gills on the chest area, you can see them in the picture above. Those are zippered cuts through the insulation, but they are sewn-in on the inner side, and they give a slow ventilation as compared to the case when you open the side zipper.

This is an ultralight bag suitable for backpackers, it weighs 2 lb 1 oz (940 g) in the R size. The packed size is (L x D) 16 x 9 inches (40 x 23 cm).

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25. Nemo Women’s Cleo 15-Degree Down Mummy Sleeping Bag

This Nemo Cleo sleeping bag is a women-specific design which they build in two sizes R and L. By the shape this is a typical mummy-style bag but it comes with several features unique for this brand. So this is a patent-pending design with a 650 down fill and it includes thermo gills (dual zippers on the chest zone), a blanket fold (which is a small down-fill blanket underneath the chin, see the picture), and a waterproof footbox and hood.

Note that the bag comes with a compression stuff sack so you can pack it down to (L x D) 12 x 7.5 inches (30 x 19 cm). The weight is 2 lb 12 oz (1.26 kg) so it is moderately lightweight, but its temperature rating is very good 15 F (-9 C). Please follow the link to read more.

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26. Nemo Women’s Rave 30-Degree Insulated Down Sleeping Bag

This Rave 30 sleeping bag is a women-specific design that implies a certain size and insulation distribution. They build it in two women sizes R and L. It comes with several award-winning features of this brand. So you have Thermo Gills, the bag is a hybrid between a rectangular and mummy-style bag, it has Nemo’s Blanket Fold, and a waterproof & breathable footbox.

But this is not all. You also have a pillow sleeve inside the hood, plus a zippered pocket for valuables. The bag is with a two-way zipper so you can unzip it from the feet only to have ventilation if you feel warm.

The fill is 100% Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified down 650. If you want some numbers to see, note that the weight is 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) and the packed size is 18 x 9 inches (46 x 23 cm).

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27. Sea to Summit Amplitude Down 5F Sleeping Bag

This bag is built in three sizes, and they are all with the same temperature rating of 5 F (-15 C) so this is a 3-season-plus sleeping bag. Note that it is EN tested.

The R size weighs 3 lb 1.2 oz (1395 g), so is a bit heavy to carry in the pack but this is still possible of course. The fill is a 750+ down and the bag is RDS certified. It comes with YKK zippers and with a lifetime guarantee. A compression bag is included.

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28. Sierra Designs Cloud 800

The Sierra Designs Cloud 800 is a 35-degree (1.7 C) sleeping bag, and this is an innovative ultra-lightweight zipperless design. It is declared as a 3-season tool with all good reasons. It is built in two sizes, and the weight for the R size is 1 lb 7 oz (0.66 kg). So you will not find many bags that can match this temperature/weight ratio. So the bag is very versatile, suitable for backpackers and for any other outdoor use.

The shape is similar to a mummy-bag but the absence of zippers implies that you have a blanket which is larger than the bag, so you can wrap it around you. It also has feet vent. The fill is a treated down 800. Note also that you have a sleeve for the pad, and the bottom insulation is reduced because it is assumed that you will use a pad, so the weight should not be a surprise.

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29. Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed 35 Degree Sleeping Bag

Here again, you have a zipperless design of a particular type. They call it ‘frontcountry’ here but it is essentially the same concept they used in their backcountry bags that have been around for years already. This frontcountry model is a new 2018 sleeping bag. Note that they also have a Duo Version of this sleeping bag which may be used as a solo bag if you go for car camping and feel claustrophobic in ordinary bags.

The features of this tool are as follows. This is a very affordable bag with synthetic insulation and the temperature rating is 35 F (2 C). It comes with an integrated pad sleeve and you also have a feet vent for extra comfort. As mentioned, the design is without zippers and you have an oversized comforter instead.

The weight is 4.37 lb (1.99 kg) and the packed size is 20 x 11 inches (50.8 x 27.9 cm), so this is not something to carry in the pack. This bag is built for comfort so this is a pure camping item. Please follow the link for more.

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30. Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 Degree Sleeping Bag

This is a new sleeping bag on the market, most suitable for backpackers, hikers, mountaineers, and other activities where the weight and packed size are critical. So here you have something ultralight, the weight is 1 lb 4 oz (0.58 kg), and ultra-packable with the packed size 8 x 6 in (20 x 15 cm).

The bag is EN-rated and the temperature rating is 20 F (-6 C). The fill is a top quality 900 down, and you have what they call zoned insulation with 70% of it is on the top and only 30% on the bottom, for thermal efficiency and to shed the weight. They build it in three sizes.

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31. Therm-a-Rest Vela 2-Person 32-Degree Quilt

So as you realize from the name, this is a quilt and it is designed for two users. It is ultra-packable and also ultra-lightweight. The weight is 2 lb 4 oz (1.06 kg) and the packed size is (L x D) 14 x 8 inches (36 x 20 cm).

You have a treated down-fill here, 650 Nikwax hydrophobic down, they claim that it absorbs 90% less water and it dries 3 times faster than an untreated down. They describe it as a 3-season outdoor sleeping item, and the temperature rating is 32 F (0 C). This is a great and versatile item suitable for backpacking and camping, for couples and for solo use.

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Final thoughts

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