How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

With its minimalist, space-saving design, the Trail Lite Down 20 sleeping bag from The North Face is an ideal choice for 3-season backpacking—it will keep you warm while also being easy to pack.
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View all The North Face Backpacking Sleeping BagsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Temperature Rating (F) | 20 degrees (F) |
Temperature Rating (C) | -7 degrees (C) |
Weight | Regular - Right Zip: 2 lbs. 4.2 oz. Long - Right Zip: 2 lbs. 7 oz. |
Shell | 39 g/m2 recycled nylon with durable water repellent (DWR) finish |
Zipper Location | Right |
Insulation Type | Down |
Fill | 600-fill-power down |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Lining | 30-denier recycled nylon with DWR finish |
Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
Fits Up To (in.) | Regular - Right Zip: 72 inches Long - Right Zip: 78 inches |
Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular - Right Zip: 64 inches Long - Right Zip: 66 inches |
Hip Girth (in.) | Regular - Right Zip: 57 inches Long - Right Zip: 59 inches |
Stuff Sack Size | Regular - Right Zip: 8 x 15 inches Long - Right Zip: 8 x 15 inches |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The sleeping bag comes with 2 (TWO) bags to store it in. One if you feel lazy and just stuff it inside and the other small one to have stored nicely in a backpack. The review above from another person above is not correct about it not coming with a small bag. The smaller bag is inside the sleeping bag, attached and removable. Really like the color and how light and breathable to material feels, my boys love it and can't wait to use it camping!!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] super warm and comfortable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The bag has a strong odor -smells like a wet dog or wet chicken -likely because the feather/down fill has been treated and recycled. No virgin goose down fill in it. The seems of the tubes on the bottom of the bag are sewn through - probably because not much fill loft is needed on the bottom part of the bag. Zipper length is 2/3 of the length of the bag - no ventilation at the foot section is possible if desired, or using the bag as a blanket is not practical. I would look for other options at the price point of this bag.
Ppl are confused about the bags. The larger mesh bag is for storage at home because you dont want down packed tightly constantly. It comes with a smaller bag to pack when you actually camp. It's super comfortable from 0degrees c to 15 deg c. Not sure about below 0.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this down bag for the backpacking the High Sierra's. Took it on an overnight on the Tahoe Rim Trail recently and it was wonderful. Kept me warm in 30 degree weather and is super lightweight.
Very light, super comfy, perfectly warm (but breathable) for cold summer and late fall/early winter camping. Nice and tall, big story zipper that doesn't catch, and love the cocoon shape.
I have only used this bag car camping in Colorado so far. But it is super warm, comfy, and compacts well. I assume it will be great for when I finally get to go backpacking!
Product was very comfortable and light weight. Great for backpacking! Unfortunately the temperature rating isnt quite accurate. Was rather cold overnight @ +5°.
Got this to replace an older lesser rated NF Furnace and I'm glad I did! This kept me toasty warm in the high alpine in northern BC on a very chilly night!