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The Independent UK
Sian Lewis

The best sleeping bags for camping, festivals and hiking, tried and tested

We snuggled into each bag while camping in chilly Cornwall and the Cotswolds in spring - (Sian Lewis/The Independent)

Planning to carry on camping this summer? The sleeping bag you pick is key when it comes to getting a warm and comfortable night’s sleep in the great outdoors. With all sorts of shapes and sizes (and price points) available, we’ve put together a list of our pick of the best sleeping bag designs to suit all campers.

First things first: how are you going to transport your sleeping bag? If you’re only ever going to chuck it in a car boot, you won’t mind if it’s warm but on the bulkier, heavier side. If you’ve got to backpack around the mountains, however, a tiny, lightweight sleeping bag makes far more sense. Check both the weight and the pack size of the sleeping bag you have in mind – some in this line-up weigh less than 600g and will fit into the smallest of backpacks.

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