Be it a classic from Coleman for basic camping, or a slick, streamlined model by Sea to Summit – sleeping bags boast an array of features fit for family camping, rugged road trips, and lofty, lightweight adventures. From robust, water-resistant shells and plush goose down fill, to technical hoods, draft tubes, and footbox zippers, there’s a bag to suit every outdoor snooze!
Below, we list our best-selling sleeping bags for hiking, camping, touring, cold-weather camping, and children, based on sales data from the past 12 months.
Stumped for a sleeping solution ahead of your next outdoor adventure? This jam-packed, stuff-sack of a blog pares back the Snowys sleeping bag collection to the best-selling bags, stacked high and packed tight on our shelves! Read up to bivvy down…
Stumped for a sleeping solution ahead of your next outdoor adventure? Read on for our best-selling sleeping bags for 2024. Image: OZtrail
Best for Hiking:
Sea to Summit Spark
Technical, super compact, and ultra-lightweight – the Spark series are ideal for both warm and cool weather, depending on the model. With temperature ratings ranging from 14 to -18 degrees Celsius, and offered in both a regular and long fit – go from bags that double as a liner (like the SP0) to technical hoods and front collar drafts that trap the heat for the minimalists after maximum warmth.
Sporting mummy fits for optimal insulation, plus a Nylon shell and lining for lightweight breathability, the Spark also boasts an RDS-certified 850+ FILL Power goose down treated with water repellant to mediate moisture and thus maintain performance. Plus, sewn-through quilted construction with baffles running vertically and horizontally minimise cold spots for a consistently comfortably sleeping experience.
Top sellers for 2025: Spark 7C | Spark -1C | Spark -9C | Spark -18C | Spark Pro -1C | Spark Pro -9C | Spark Womens 7C | Spark Womens -1C | Spark Womens -9C
Left to right: Sea to Summit Spark SP4 and SP1
Sea to Summit Ascent
With new an improved models available too, the Ascent is yet another lightweight but warm sleeping solution, blending adaptability and versatility for true comfort on every outdoor adventure.
Like the Journey, but unlike the women-specific models, the Ascent sports a tapered rectangular shape; roomier than a mummy fit, without sacrificing warmth. Adjust depending on the conditions thanks to the Free Flow triple zips, including a half zip to free up your arms, plus a full-length and separate foot zip for creating a quilt. Filled with RDS-certified 750+ loft down, it goes big on insulation while minimising cold spots thanks to vertical baffles over the chest and a side block baffle to maintain a 60:40-fill ratio. Oversized draft tubes trap body heat, while the lightweight and breathable nylon shell and lining to reduce weight on those heavy endeavours.
Ranging from 2 to -11 degrees Celsius in temperature rating, and available as a regular or long fit, the Ascent Sleeping Bags by Sea to Summit are for the minimalist adventurers and all-out explorers.
Top sellers for 2025: Ascent -1C | Ascent -9C | Ascent Womens -1C | Ascent Womens -9C
Left to right: Sea to Summit Ascent AC1 and AC3
Sea to Summit Trek
For traditional comfort with a modern design approach – available in the new and improved models too – the Trek model from Sea to Summit is for the four-wheeled, adventure-driven travellers after lightweight but lofty comfort!
Also sporting a tapered rectangular shape as both a long or wide version, its Nylon shell for lightweight but compressible durability. Filled with RDS-certified 650+ Loft ULTRA-DRY Down too, vertical chest baffles help prevent cold spots and down migration while an anti-snag zipper draft tube prevents catches. A full-length, two-way side zip and separate foot zip allow for use as a quilt on balmier nights beyond the backyard, while a 3D draw hood and neck collar draft tube traps warmth for a snug sleep.
Embellished with an internal security pocket and other versatile touches, the Trek sleeping bag takes you from classic car camping and shorter explorations, to the outdoor adventures demanding more.
Top sellers for 2025: Trek -1C | Trek -9C | Trek -18C | Trek Womens -1C | Trek Womens -9C
Left to right: Sea to Summit Trek Tk2 and Tk1
Sea to Summit Boab
The Boab Synthetic Sleeping Bag by Sea to Summit is your eco-friendly ticket to guilt-free slumber under the stars! From fishing expeditions to paddling adventures, this versatile bag delivers reliable warmth with a roomy, tapered rectangular shape that’s perfect for side sleepers who like to stretch out. The full-length YKK #5 zipper boasts dual sliders extending through the footbox, allowing custom ventilation or complete transformation into a cozy camp quilt. Crafted from RCS-certified recycled materials with Revive Loft insulation, this sustainable sleep solution supports Sea to Summit’s 1% for the Planet commitment without compromising comfort.
Top sellers for 2025: Boab -1C | Boab -9C
This versatile bag delivers reliable warmth with a roomy, tapered rectangular shape.
Sea to Summit Hamelin
The Hamelin Synthetic Sleeping Bag by Sea to Summit is your eco-friendly ticket to backcountry bliss, whether you’re conquering cold nights or mild evenings! Built for versatility with strategic layers of recycled Revive Loft insulation, this bag delivers maximum warmth where you need it most. The weight-efficient Contour shape accommodates side-sleepers and restless wanderers, while the Free-Flow zip system features full-length YKK #5 zippers with double sliders for customizable ventilation. Available in a women’s specific version with female-focused design for natural sleeping positions, both bags boast technical hoods and draft collars to keep the chill at bay while supporting Sea to Summit’s 1% for the Planet commitment.
Top sellers for 2025: Hamelin -1C | Hamelin -9C
The Trek is designed for the lightweight hikers and adventure-driven nomads. Image: Sea to Summit
Best for Camping:
OZtrail Kingsfood Hooded
Combining snug comfort with room to wriggle, the Kingsford Hooded Sleeping Bag trumps most of its kind – available in a -3-, 0-, and 5-degree Celsius temperature rating, accommodating conditions from the balmier summer nights to the crisper trips off the grid. Its soft-touch, low-noise, brushed polyester shell and lining lessens the rustling, while a synthetic fill offers superior insulation for warmth in cooler conditions. Snuggle down in the contoured hood, plus roll-over chest cuff for added comfort. Its draft tube sewn into the zipper line keeps the cold out, while the anti-snag webbing prevents fabric catching. Plus, a 4-way compression sack offers compact packing and the attached loops allow for hanging at home.
Top sellers for 2025: Kingsford Hooded -3 | Kingsford Hooded 0 | Kingsford Hooded 5
OZtrail Kingsford Hooded Sleeping Bag
OZtrail Drover
The Drover Sleeping Bag by OZtrail is your ultimate overnight nest for every outdoor quest, delivering rugged royalty whether you’re facing -10 or -5 degree nights! Blending sublime comfort with outdoor durability, this bag boasts a 200gsm ripstop cotton canvas outer and 100% cotton flannel inner for home-like comfort under the stars. The 80% recycled fill construction packs compactly into a waterproof roll-top carry bag with hanging loops for easy airing. Anti-snag webbing, integrated draft tubes, dual zippers for easy access, and internal pockets keep you snug and sorted, while a Velcro closure ensures the bag stays shut even when zippers are open.
Top sellers for 2025: Drover -7 | Drover -10 | Drover 1500 -5
Blending sublime comfort with outdoor durability.
OZtrail Jindabyne
The Jindabyne 0 and -6 Sleeping Bags by OZtrail is your superior sack for sublime outback slumbers under starry skies! With a soft-to-touch brushed polyester outer, 100% cotton flannel inner, and contoured hood, you’ll sleep soundly in hushed, home-like comfort whether facing 0 or -6 degree nights. The -6 version includes a removable fleece liner for extra warmth when temperatures plummet. Anti-snag webbing, integrated draft tubes, internal pockets, and Velcro closures ensure seamless slumber, while the 80% recycled fill construction packs compactly into a 4-way compression stuff sack with hanging loops for easy airing after washing.
Top sellers for 2025: Jindabyne 0 | Jindabyne -6
The Jindabyne Sleeping Bag by OZtrail is your superior sack for sublime outback slumbers!
Coleman Mudgee
There’s a Mudgee for every season, from the C5 for summer nights to to the C-3 for a snug sleep in cooler conditions. A contoured design keeps your head on the bag and the bag off your face, while a comfort cuff at the top offers surrounding softness and a Thermolock draft tube prevents warmth escaping through the zipper. A snag-free opening and closing prevents fabric catching, while the Roll Control feature keeps the bag straight – so you can roll it up and roll on out following an effective and efficient pack-up process.
Top sellers for 2025: Mudgee C-3 | Mudgee Junior C-3
Coleman Mudgee Sleeping Bag
Best for Touring:
Coleman Pilbara
Offering both a 0 and -5 comfort rating for versatile adventurers, the Pilbara Sleeping Bag is built for the tourer after oversized comfort in the elements. Constructed entirely from cotton, it’s both cosy and breathable, with a comfort cuff at the top for burrowing further down in the bag too. Featuring a removable flannel inner sheet too, keep your bag clean while adding warmth. With a cosy foot fleece in the base of the bag to tend to frozen toes, the separate foot zip also allows your feet to poke freely through for relief in warmer conditions. A snag-free zipper allows for easy in-and-out – and Coleman continue to convenience with Roll Control, keeping the sack straight while you pack it back into the included 4-way compression stuff sack.
A soft and roomy sleeping bag, the Coleman Pilbara is just what the tourer ordered.
Top sellers for 2025: Pilbara C0 | Pilbara C-5 | Pilbara -7C
Coleman Pilbara C-5 Sleeping Bag
23ZERO Alaska Black
Designed for heavy-duty use, the Alaska Black boasts a tough, water-resistant, polycotton shell. This contrasts to the comfortable 100% cotton flannel liner and dual layers of insulation. Zippers along each side and the foot section offer versatile use as either an open quilt or for managing warmth retention and ventilation. Keep the valuables safe in the storage pockets, and complete your camp kit with the included flannel-lined pillow.
A true bedroom in a bag – the Alaska Black Sleeping Bags by 23ZERO are built tough for a rustic respite!
Top sellers for 2023/24: Alaska Black 900 | Alaska Black 1100 | Alaska Black 1400 | Alaska Black 1600
23ZERO Alaska Black 1400, 900, and 1600
23ZERO Arctic Black
The Arctic Black 1100 and 1400 Sleeping Bags by 23ZERO are built tough for brutal outback winters across harsh Aussie environments! Both feature a 235gsm water-resistant cotton canvas shell and soft cotton flannel lining with impressive -15°C comfort ratings. Hollow fibre fill delivers superior warmth and insulation, while spiral zippers, wind baffles, and 3D collars enhance temperature control. Complete with internal valuables pockets, flannel pillows, and built-in compression straps for compact packing – these bags are the ultimate cold-weather camping solutions.
Top sellers for 2025: Arctic Black 1100 | Arctic Black 1400
The 23ZERO Arctic Black 1100 (-15) Sleeping Bag is your ultimate outdoor dreaming vault.
There’s a bag that best suits every outdoor adventure. Image: OZtrail
Best for Cold Weather Camping:
Darche Cold Mountain & Cold Mountain Canvas
Complete your campsite in the clouds with the Darche Cold Mountain Sleeping Bags – available in canvas too – designed for the hunter, fisherman, and adventurer after space and a dreamy night’s sleep on the rougher, more rugged getaways.
Boasting an outer shell of water-resistant polyester, its dual zips allow for easy access while a double layer of fibre filling guarantees all-night warmth. With a silk-touch inner lining, 3D collar, and wind baffle for protection from briskier conditions – keep any valuables, tools, or torches on hand owing to convenient storage pockets too.
The canvas line sports a robust but dreamy blend of a soft cotton flannel lining, tough canvas exterior, and a roomy interior. Also featuring a dual-layer filling for warmth and dual zips to merge with compatible bags, an interior pocket also keeps the knick-knacks and valuables close. Plus, cinch in the drawcord hood to keep your noggin toasty out in the field – and for a no-fuss pack up, simply roll into the included zippered carry bag.
Top sellers for 2025: Cold Mountain 900 | Cold Mountain 1100 | Cold Mountain 1400 Double | Cold Mountain Canvas 900 | Cold Mountain Canvas 1100 | Cold Mountain Canvas 1400
Left to right: Darche Cold Mountain 1100, 900, and Canvas 1400
Best for Kids:
OZtrail Kingsford Hooded Junior
Soft to touch but tough against the cold – the Kingsford Junior sleeping bags by OZtrail boasts all the features of the standard bag, only with pared-back specs.
Following a quick machine-wash on a cold cycle, simply hang it out to dry using the stitched-in loops. A synthetic fill retains the warm air, while the rollover chest cuff offers added comfort for a guaranteed good night’s sleep. Plus, a 4-way compression stuff sack provides a space-saving travel solution.
Following a quick machine-wash on a cold cycle, simply hang it out to dry using the stitched-in loops. A synthetic fill retains the warm air, while the rollover chest cuff and contoured hood for surrounding softness offer added comfort for a guaranteed good night’s sleep. A snag-free zipper and anti-snag webbing works with the zipper line’s sewn-in draft tube for easy operation too – plus, a 4-way compression stuff sack provides a space-saving travel solution.
Top sellers for 2025: Kingsford Junior -3
Left to right: OZtrail Kingsford Junior Hooded -3 and 0
What to Watch:
Sea to Summit Alpine Down
While the Sea to Summit Alpine -29C Down Sleeping Bag just missed our top 10 rank this year, we’re hoping to see it claim its spot next year! This lightweight fortress is built for the fast and light braving the frostiest climates. Featuring an Expedition mummy fit for thermal efficiency, this bag boasts 100% nylon construction with technical hood and footbox for superior warmth retention down to -29°C. RDS-certified 850+ FILL Power goose down with ULTRA-DRY treatment delivers comfort when unpacked and compact pack-down when stored. The Free-Flow Zip System includes full-length primary and half-length secondary zippers with draft tubes for optimal temperature regulation and multiple configurations.
Top sellers for 2025: Alpine -29C
Built for the fast and light braving the frostiest climates.
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