Sleeping Gear
Our sleep experts tested gear from Kelty, Coleman, The North Face, Nemo, and more.
Testing the Static V2 in the Sierra Nevada. It's affordable, comfortable, and packs down small.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Nothing ruins camping like a poor night’s sleep. Keeping comfy and getting good rest is the key to enjoying the adventures that await. Our camping experts tested all the gear to keep you snoozing, such as sleeping pads, top camping blankets, and, one of our fan favorites, sleeping bags for any adventure. Our unbiased reports focus on comfort, not manufacturer loyalty. So, find the right kit for your camping sleep, and don’t forget to peruse our comparison review of camping pillows!
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How to Choose a Backpacking Sleeping Pad
We help you find the perfect pad for your next backcountry adventure and let you know where to spend and where to save...
How to Choose a Car Camping Mattress
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Expert Advice on Choosing the Right Backpacking Sleeping Bag
We break down exactly what to look for when buying your perfect sleeping bag.
How to Choose an Ultralight Sleeping Bag
Choosing an ultralight sleeping bag that best suits your needs means considering a myriad of things, such as the...
How to Choose a Winter Sleeping Bag
If you're lost in a cloud of down feathers trying to find the right bag for your winter adventures, this article sets...
How to Choose a Camping Pillow
Not sure which pillow is for you? We summarized the market choices and detailed the most important aspects to consider...Best Picks in Sleeping Gear
10 Top Sleeping Bags
Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this update. Within this review, we highlight our...
Ultralight Sleeping Bags
These sleeping bags use top-of-the-line materials and construction to keep you warm on your outdoor adventures without...
Backpacking Sleeping Pads
No matter what your budget or backpacking style is, we can help you find a pad that will give you the best sleep while...
Camping Sleeping Bags
A good sleeping bag can be essential to an enjoyable camping trip. We covered a lot of campgrounds to find the best...
Backpacking Sleeping Bags
A sleeping bag is a cornerstone of your overnight kit. Picking the best one isn't easy. To ease the confusion we...
Camping Pillows
After side-by-side testing of 15 of the industry's top models, we feel confident that we've found some of the best...
Camping Mattresses
Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through the best models on the market and choosing the...
Camping Cots
Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 11 best camping cots currently available...
Winter Sleeping Bags
With all the sleeping bags on the market today, it can be hard to decide which one is worth trading in your...
Backpacking Sleeping Bags for Women
With so many great products to choose from it's hard to decide what to buy. We help you choose by testing and...
Camping Blankets
Want to stay cozy by the campfire? We do too. We purchased 16 of the best camping blankets available on the market for...
Sleeping Pads for Women
Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these top pads...Recent Product Reviews in Sleeping Gear
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Sea to Summit Spark 15 Review
The Sea to Summit Spark 15 is one of the coziest and lightest bags we've ever brought into the backcountry—making it...
Editors' Choice
Sea to Summit Spark 30 Review
The Sea to Summit Spark 30 packs just enough features to keep you more than comfortable, all in a highly competitive...
Best Buy
WANNTS Ultralight Review
If funds are tight – really tight – but the mountains won't stop calling, the WANNTS Ultralight could be your...
Top Pick
Nemo Tensor Elite Review
The Nemo Tensor Elite feels custom-designed specifically for light and fast adventures in the backcountry. It's...
Editors' Choice
Western Mountaineering MegaLite Review
In the extraordinarily close contest for the best backpacking sleeping bag, the Western Mountaineering MegaLite once...
Top Pick
Therm-a-Rest Air Head Down Pillow Review
We love this bean-shaped beauty for several reasons, but our favorite thing about the Therm-a-Rest Air Head Down is...
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