Here you have my selection of best rectangle sleeping bags that offer lots of space to sprawl and some can also be unzipped and used as blankets.
Rectangular sleeping bags offer far more space than mummy-type sleeping bags, but they are also bulky and heavy. This is normal to expect for such large items. So indeed most of the bags here in the list are with such features, and this means they are most suitable for car camping and not to be carried on the trail. But you will see some that are light enough for a backpack.
Typically, rectangular sleeping bags are with a full length zipper on one side and on the bottom, so you can unzip such a bag and use as a blanket when you sit in the camp or in the bed as well.
Most of them are very warm and suitable for the most extreme conditions and for a cold environment in general, like the one shown in the top picture above. But even among them you have differences, and a hood is one of them. So do not miss to choose a bag with a hood if you expect really cold weather in the camp. There are several excellent options of this type here in the text.
My selection of best rectangular sleeping bags
The sleeping pads in the list are ordered by their weight, from heavier to lighter.
- Klymit Big Cottonwood Sleeping Bag
- Browning Camping Klondike -30 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag
- Guide Gear Canvas Hunter Extreme Sleeping Bag -30
- ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood -25 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag
- Browning Camping Side-by-Side 0 Degree Double Sleeping Bag
- Browning Camping McKinley -30 Degree Sleeping Bag
- Guide Gear Fleece Lined Sleeping Bag -15 F
- Coleman Heritage Big and Tall Sleeping Bag
- Coleman Big Basin 15 Big and Tall Adult Sleeping Bag
- Teton Sports Deer Hunter Sleeping Bag
- Coleman Autumn Glen Big & Tall Sleeping Bag
- TETON Sports Polara 3-in-1 Sleeping Bag
- Coleman Adjustable Comfort 30 Degree Sleeping Bag
- Teton Sports Celsius Regular Sleeping Bag
- REDCAMP Cotton Flannel Sleeping Bags for Camping
- Kelty Kush 30 Degree Synthetic Fill Car Camping Sleeping Bag
- Coleman Sun Ridge 40F Warm Weather Sleeping Bag
- Coleman Brazos Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
- Exped MegaSleep Duo 25 Sleeping Bag
- Crua Graphene Sleeping Bag
- Kelty Galactic 30 Sleeping Bag
Below you have only some basic data about each of the bag in the list, so please follow the links to my full texts for more information.
1. Klymit Big Cottonwood Sleeping Bag
This Klymit Big Cottonwood Sleeping Bag is built in two temperature ratings, the one on the left is for -20 F (- 29 C), and the other is for 0 F (-18 C). So this product is included also in my list of best extreme cold sleeping bags.
The bags have a unique removable hood design. They are both high loft and heavy, so the one on the left weighs 18 lb (8.1 kg), and its packed size is 40 x 16 inches (102 x 41 cm).
The overall dimensions for both bags are 86.6 x 38 inches (220 x 96 cm). They are designed so that you can zip two bags of this type together. You also have a unique carry system.
2. Browning Camping Klondike -30 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag
This Browning Camping Klondike -30 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag could be described as an item for extreme conditions. Its official temperature rating is -30 F (-34 C), and it is included also in my list of extreme cold sleeping bags.
The fabric is cotton, and this means the shell is a pure cotton and the liner is pleasant cotton flannel. But the insulation is synthetic. Observe that the bag is hooded as it should be for such low temperatures. The weight is substantial, this is why the bag is in such a position here, it weighs 15 lb (6.8 kg). The overall size with the hood included is 92 x 38 inches (234 x 97 cm).
3. Guide Gear Canvas Hunter Extreme Sleeping Bag -30
Here you have a pleasant cotton and flannel fabric combination. The official temperature rating of this bag is -30 °F (-34 °C). It is nicely hooded to prevent cold drafts.
The total weight is 13.4 lb (6.08 kg), and its synthetic insulation alone weighs 9 lb (4.1 kg). They use a 6D blended siliconized hollow fiber fill. Note also that the bag is very bulky when packed.
4. ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood -25 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag
This ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood -25 Degree Flannel Sleeping Bag is also for extreme cold. It is with an impressive temperature rating of -25 F (-32 C), and this is reflected in its weight which is 13 lb (5.9 kg). It has several kilograms of synthetic insulation, but the shell is 100% cotton and the liner is cotton flannel.
So the bag is very pleasant and heavy-duty, and it is oversized, its dimensions are 80 x 38 inches (203 x 97 cm). It is built to last and to protect you in any weather conditions. You will want to know that it is very affordable.
5. Browning Camping Side-by-Side 0 Degree Double Sleeping Bag
Here is something that can be described as a 5-in-1 system. You can use it as a double bag, but you can unzip two of its sides and use them as two single sleeping bags. Each of these two halves can also be used as a blanket. So this is an incredibly versatile construction.
The bag is strong, durable, and reliable. The insulation is synthetic and its official temperature rating is 0 F (-18 C). Note that this is also a heavy item, it weighs 12 lb 14 oz (5.84 kg).
6. Browning Camping McKinley -30 Degree Sleeping Bag
This Browning Camping McKinley is also designed for extreme conditions, its temperature rating is -30 F (-34 C). This is a relaxed rectangular design, incredibly comfortable but equipped with everything needed for such extreme conditions, a massive hood included.
The bag is with a synthetic insulation, and it is heavy with its 12 lb 12 oz (5.78 kg). It is built in one size and the dimensions are 90 x 36 inches (229 x 91 cm). As for the price, this is an incredible value/price combination.
7. Guide Gear Fleece Lined Sleeping Bag
This sleeping bag measures 90 x 39 inches (229 x 99 cm), and this is why I have added it also in my list of extra wide sleeping bags. It is with a warm hood and a great temperature rating of -15 F (-26 C) so the bag is suitable even for extremely cold conditions.
The bag is very pleasant with its fleece liner, and it is with a synthetic shell and insulation. So it is machine washable. The weight is 11 lb (5 kg), and you will want to know that it is very affordable.
8. Coleman Heritage Big and Tall Sleeping Bag
This Coleman Heritage Big and Tall Sleeping Bag is what its name says, a really large rectangular bag suitable for 3-season car camping. Observe its dimensions, it measures 84 x 40 inches (213 x 102 cm). The official temperature rating is 0/10 F (-18/- 12 C).
You have a synthetic insulation and a pleasant flannel liner. This bag is very easy to maintain and to keep clean because it is machine washable. The weight is moderate for this group, it weighs 9.19 lb (4.17 kg).
9. Coleman Big Basin 15 Big and Tall Adult Sleeping Bag
This Coleman Big Basin 15 Big and Tall Adult Sleeping Bag measures 92 x 39 inches (233 x 99 cm). This includes its great and warm hood. The weight is 7.98 lb (3.6 kg) so this is a car camping bag.
The official temperature rating is in its name, 15 F (-9 C), so this is indeed a true 3-season bag and even more than that. It has an offset quilt construction. The zipper is with what they call the ZipPlow zipper design, and 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.
10. Teton Sports Deer Hunter Sleeping Bag
The Teton Sports Deer Hunter Sleeping Bag exists in two temperature ratings, 0˚F (-18 ˚C) and -35 ˚F (-37 ˚C). The corresponding weights are for 0˚F bag 8.5 lb (3.86 kg), and for -35˚F bag 17.5 lb (7.94 kg). So I ordered it by weight here regarding its lighter version.
It measures 90 x 39 inches (229 x 99 cm), so this is one of the largest sleeping bags on the market. This is also an all-synthetic bag. It is warm and pleasant, but also bulky. The shape is rectangular but it has a hood.
11. Coleman Autumn Glen Big & Tall Sleeping Bag
Here you have a reliable rectangular synthetic 3-season car camping bag. It is easy to keep clean and machine washable and also incredibly affordable.
The bag comes with an inner pocket, a ZipPlow snag-free patented feature, and their Roll Control design. The weight is 6.6 lb (3 kg) and its dimensions are 81 x 39 inches (206 x 99 cm). Note that they have two options with the temperature ratings of 30 F (-1 C) and 40 F (4 C).
12. TETON Sports Polara 3-in-1 Sleeping Bag
The TETON Sports Polara 3-in-1 Sleeping Bag is incredibly versatile. This means that you have a modular 4-season set of 2 bags. It can be used in multiple configurations, if you look closely this gives 10 in total, simply incredible.
The bag is with a great temperature rating of 0˚F (-18 ˚C), and for this you have a synthetic insulation which is reflected in its weight that is 6.5 lb (2.95 kg).
I guess more rectangular a bag cannot be, note that it is without a hood. Its overall dimensions are 82 x 36 inches (208 x 91 cm) and the packed size (L x D) is 17.5 x 12 inches (44 x 30 cm).
13. Coleman Adjustable Comfort 30 Degree Sleeping Bag
In this sleeping bag you have a unique zipper system that allows for various ways of ventilation, and you also have an integrated sheet.
So this is an adjustable sleeping bag with a wide temperature rating range of 20 – 70 F (-7 to 21 C). It is easy to maintain and machine washable. It comes with their snag free zipper and Roll Control design. You will want to know that it is incredibly affordable. The weight is 6.33 lb (2.87 kg).
14. Teton Sports Celsius Regular Sleeping Bag
There are no many sleeping bags on the market that come close to the popularity of this Teton Sports Celsius bag. The picture above shows two of them in two different colors, and this is also to demonstrate that you can zip them together.
But this is indeed a single sleeping bag and they built it in many different sizes, and they have very different temperature ratings as well.
So if you take the Celsius Regular, you have the temperature rating -18 C (0 F) and it weighs 5 lb (2.27 kg), while its dimensions are 80 x 33 inches (203 x 84 cm). This is also a very affordable bag, and this is partly behind its mentioned popularity.
15. REDCAMP Cotton Flannel Sleeping Bags for Camping
This REDCAMP Cotton Flannel Sleeping Bag for Camping is unique with its combination of materials. So you have a cotton insulation and a very pleasant cotton flannel liner, but the shell fabric is a durable 210T nylon ripstop. It weighs 4.6 lb (2.1 kg).
The official temperature rating is 50 F (10 C) so this makes it a very good 2-season sleeping bag and indeed it is included in my list of best 2 season sleeping bags. A compression sack is included, and the price is simply incredible.
16. Kelty Kush 30 Degree Synthetic Fill Car Camping Sleeping Bag
This Kelty’s rectangular bag can be unzipped completely and used as a nice blanket as well. In addition to this, it comes with a great stuff sack so you can roll it up and use it as a pillow.
As you realize from its official name, this is a car camping bag and it weighs 4 lb 6 oz (2 kg). The temperature rating will depend on how you use it, as a bag or as a blanket. But officially, this is 30 F (-1 C) degrees, and you have what they call the CloudLoft synthetic insulation.
17. Coleman Sun Ridge 40°F Warm Weather Sleeping Bag
Coleman Sun Ridge 40°F Warm Weather Sleeping Bag weighs 4.3 lb (1.95 kg), so compared with the other bags here, it is very light. But this is not something to carry on the trail.
This is a simple but pleasant and comfortable all-synthetic sleeping bag that is also machine washable, and above all it is incredibly affordable. The dimensions are 75 x 33 inches (191 x 84 cm).
18. Coleman Brazos Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
I guess it is obvious why this bag is here in the list. It is incredibly affordable, and its temperature rating is 30 F (-1 C) which makes it warm enough for a 3-season camping. The bag is all-synthetic and machine washable.
It comes with some standard features of Coleman sleeping bags, so you have their ZipPlow snag-free patented design, a Fiberlock insulation construction, and it can be zipped to another bag. It is moderately heavy and not for the trail, the weight is 4.1 lb (1.86 kg).
19. Exped MegaSleep Duo 25 Sleeping Bag
This Exped MegaSleep Duo 25 Sleeping Bag is again something incredibly versatile and unique, a lightweight 5-in-1 system. So it has two sides with two different temperature ratings, and you can unzip them and have 2 solo sleeping bags with different ratings for different climates. You can also use them as separate blankets.
The insulation is synthetic and the bag is nicely packable and lightweight for a double-wide bag, it weighs 64.2 oz (1.82 kg). If you use one side of it as a single sleeping bag, this is then an ultralight option.
20. Crua Graphene Sleeping Bag
Here you have a rectangular sleeping bag but with a removable hood to reduce the weight when necessary. The bag can also be unzipped completely and it can be used as a blanket as well.
As you realize from its official name, this is a unique bag on the market because of its highly advanced insulation which is graphene. So the bag is light and quite compact for such a type. It weighs 2.8 lb (1.3 kg). It comes with a compression carry bag, so it can be compressed to (L x D) 35 x 20 cm.
The shell material is a ripstop nylon, and the liner is a pleasant polyester. The temperature rating is 23F (-5°C).
21. Kelty Galactic 30 Sleeping Bag
This Kelty Galactic 30 Sleeping Bag is with a down 600 fill. Note that it is also lightweight enough to be carried even on a shorter tour, the weight of the regular version is 2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg).
You can also unzip it and use it as a blanket, and you can zip it to another bag of this type and create a double sleeping bag. So this is a versatile bag and it is built in several different sizes, for men and women.
The rating is 30 F (-1 C), but it has no hood, this is why I have included it in my list of best 2-season sleeping bags.
Final thoughts
So this was my selection of best rectangle sleeping bags, and I hope you realize that you have a great variety here in terms of materials, shape, weight, and packed size. Practically all of them are incredibly affordable so if you are on a budget, you will definitely find something appropriate for you.
This list will be updated whenever I find a sleeping bag that is worth adding here, so bookmark this text and come again. This will keep you informed. If you need more options, just check under the category Sleeping Bags. Thank you for reading.
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