All sleeping bags have temperature ratings, which indicate the minimum temperature that the bag is designed to handle. Temperature ratings should be taken with a grain of salt, however, because there is no universal method for …

Sleeping bags come in several different cuts – mummy, rectangular, semi-rectangular, and double-wide -- each designed to appeal to a different type of camper.

Generally speaking, down bags weigh less than synthetic bags, and summer bags weigh less than cold-weather bags. If you’re heading for the backcountry and are concerned about weight, look for a bag that meets your temperature …

Sleeping bags come with either down or synthetic insulation. Down is the lightest, most efficient and most compressible—a big plus for backpackers. Down also retains its insulating power longer. Synthetic insulation is a …