Contour is a 1 season single sleeping bag with the hot side up and a 2-3 season sleeping bag with the cold side up When the temperature drops, a sleeping bag with too much spare material will leave you shivering at 2am, which is why if you’re serious about camping it’s worth choosing a model that fits your frame. Use it for out of season camping in all but very the coldest months. Double sleeping bags with this rating will keep you comfortable in night time temperatures as low as -5°C to -10°C. In terms of shape, traditional sleeping bags are rectangular, with a zip that goes around two sides. The benefits of these are that they’re spacious and can be opened up to use as a blanket. But on the downside, they don’t tend to retain the heat all that well-meaning that they’re best suited to caravanning, summer camping and indoor use, while mummy-shaped ones are better for more serious camping and people who feel the cold. Mummy-shaped ones also tend to weigh less. How about the materials? Not sure which sleeping bag to buy? Whether you’re heading up a mountain or caravanning in the South of France, this guide will help you find amazing sleeping bags for the whole family. Where are you going?

Each Mountain Equipment sleeping bag comes with A Good Night’s Sleep Guaranteed, which means, if you decide that the sleeping bag isn’t as warm as you’d expected, it will upgrade it for you. For the last 26 years Outwell have consistently offered the biggest commitment to innovation in the camping sector, and the 2023 season is no different. Do you need a double sleeping bag, mummy-style or a wide sleeping bag? There’s lots of choice to suit every type of camper. Here’s what they all mean. It is an expensive sleeping bag, but in our experience Rab is a brand worth trusting. In the event of any show-stopping issues, Rab’s Keep Moving Guarantee means that a replacement will be sent out as soon as possible wherever you are in the world, no matter how remote. Contour Lux Double is a 1-2 season double sleeping bag with the hot side up and a 3 season sleeping bag with the cold side upUse it throughout spring, summer and autumn, this season rating can comfortably handle night time temperature down to -5°C. Summers in the UK or northern Europe are variable. In a heat wave, it can feel very mild at night. But the weather can change rapidly so it’s best to be prepared for chillier evenings too. A 2 season sleeping bag fits the bill perfectly. These have slightly more filling than a 1 season sleeping bag and are able to cope with cooler temperatures. But handy features, like 2-way zippers, let you open the bag at the top and bottom keeping you comfortable on warmer nights.

We love the Campvibes design, but there are 13 stylish options to choose from and occasional collaborations that might be your thing. Given the high price of many designer blankets available, these are solid value given the extra versatility and supreme comfort. Our widest sleeping bag is the Contour Lux XL, which offers a roomy 105cm width. What’s the best single sleeping bag for camping out of season? This depends on whether you think there will ever be a time that you need to use the sleeping bag on your own. Dry your sleeping bag on a low temperature in a tumble drier. Or place it horizontal and leave it to drip dry. Never hang dry as this could lead to clumpingUse it on warmer nights from late spring and throughout summer where night time temperatures are between 5°C to 10°C. Extra warmth, extra versatile. Use our camping blankets as an additional cover over your sleeping bag at night – or at the beach, on picnics and round the campfire. With a choice for every season, the Camper range makes for happy camping holidays in spring, summer, autumn and even winter. A firm family favourite, this range combines quality, performance and comfort. Soft and cosy, the Camper’s rectangular shape gives you extra width in the leg for stretching out. It also means the sleeping bag can be fully unzipped to create a blanket. If you want a single sleeping bag that converts to double, Camper sleeping bags are ideal. Two Campers can be easily zipped together, you just need to remove the hood first. Available in Camper, Camper Lux and Camper Supreme. Press out the water by hand or put it on a 20sec spin dry. Do not wring it as this can clump the filling