Sleeping Bags

Owners consistently say the MegaLite punches above its 30F rating, with many staying comfortable down into the teens and 20s using just a liner or extra clothes. They love the roomy wide cut, the light weight, how small it packs, and the obvious build quality. The main tradeoff is the high price, and taller sleepers note their toes can reach a cold spot at the foot.

Owners overwhelmingly love the Nemo Disco 15 for its roomy spoon shape, which finally lets side and stomach sleepers stretch and roll without the boxed-in mummy-bag feel, and most stay warm and cozy through cold and shoulder-season nights. The main tradeoff is weight and bulk: it's noticeably heavier than ultralight bags, and a few cold sleepers feel it doesn't quite hit its 15-degree rating. It runs warm in summer, so plan on it as a colder-weather bag.

Owners like this synthetic bag for its comfort, roominess, and value, and it's a favorite for people who want to skip down. The catch is the temperature rating runs optimistic, so most add a liner or layers once nights drop near freezing. It's also heavier and bulkier than down, making it better suited to car camping and shoulder-season trips than ultralight backpacking.