Sleeping Bag Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One for Camping

Upgrade your family camping with the Marmot Idlewild 30 sleeping bag. This spacious and oh-so-cozy bag's high-loft insulation is warm and durable to keep your outdoor nights comfy trip after trip.
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View all Marmot Camping Sleeping BagsBest Use | Camping |
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Temperature Rating (F) | 30 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -1 degrees (C) |
Weight | Regular: 4 lbs. 2.7 oz. Long: 4 lbs. 7.3 oz. |
Shell | Ripstop polyester |
Zipper Location | Left/Right |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Lining | Polyester plain weave |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Rectangular |
Fits Up To (in.) | Regular: 72 inches Long: 78 inches |
Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular: 71 inches Long: 75 inches |
Hip Girth (in.) | Regular: 67.3 inches Long: 69.3 inches |
Gender | Unisex |
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I tried this sleeping bag in early October, camping in Acadia, with nightly temperatures in the mid 40's. What I definitely like is the fluffy top part, which is nice and warm but you're not overheating. But the bottom part is very thin, so if you turn a lot in your sleep, like I do, the bottom will eventually end up on top and you will be cold. The bottom part is also very slippery, which caused me to slide across my mat. But the biggest issue is that there's nothing to slightly close the opening: it's wide, great to get in, but if you sleep on your side the hole at the back gapes, leaving you with a cold back and neck. I will trie to fix something for that, otherwise it's a useless sleeping bag. This sleeping bag also comes without a stuffing bag, which is totally inconvenient when you pack for your trip. I bought one separately.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do like this bag. It has very comfortable interior material that feels way better than other bags. Plenty warm, if you have a heater partner that bag is good down to some really low temps. Zipper is normal so ok. I do feel like it is missing something not sure what it is tho. I also really wish it came with an appropriate stuff sack not just the loose big bag.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently bought this bag and used it out at June lake. My girlfriend and I slept comfortably and warm the whole night. I’m 5’8” she’s 5’1” we had plenty of room to turn over if needed. Was honestly surprised how warm the bag kept us without it being zipped up all the way. Also my gf really loves the look of the bag. 10/10 for us.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this sleeping bag for all my camping on the coast (Oregon). It's super comfortable, soft, yet durable. Kept me nice an warm throughout those chilly beach nights and early mornings.
Love the fabric and texture of this bag, it’s soft and more comfortable than standard sleeping bags. It’s also light weight and fits easily into a 20L stuff sack.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These sleeping bags are perfect for car camping. They provide for wiggle room for your feet which is really nice and they still pack down fairly small.
very comfortable and well designed. Love how there is more insulation on top than bottom. Comfy outer fabric. Warm for a 30 degree.
Great sleeping bag. The inner material is very cozy and the underside is slightly longer which is a nice touch.
Truly a great bag, with lots of room to toss and turn in. I love the internal pocket and materials of the bag.
Bought two thinking they would zip together. They don’t. One way zippers that do not go around the bottom.