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

Kids grow—and so does the Big Agnes Torchlight EXP Youth 20 sleeping bag. This warm sleeping bag has down insulation and a customizable fit system that grows with your little camper from tot to teen.
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Kids' Sleeping Bags| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Temperature Rating (F) | 20 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -7 degrees (C) |
| Weight | 1 lb. 12 oz. |
| Shell | Recycled 20-denier ripstop polyester with a water-repellent finish without intentionally added PFAS |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
| Fill | 650-fill-power Downtek PFC-free down |
| Fill Weight | Unavailable |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | Recycled 20-denier polyester taffeta with a water-repellent finish without intentionally added PFAS |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | 64 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | 44-54 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | 42-52 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | 10 x 21 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | 26 liters |
| Compressed Volume | 9.8 liters |
| Gender | Kids' |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) |
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We used three of these on a four-day family trip into the Boundary Waters with our young daughters, and they've honestly exceeded our expectations. One of my favorite features is that they grow with your child. Knowing we won't have to replace them every couple of years makes the investment feel well worth it. The adjustable length and expandable side panels are such a smart design, and the kids stayed warm and comfortable every night. As parents, getting a good night's sleep starts with making sure your littles do too, and these bags gave us so much confidence. The quality is exactly what we've come to expect from Big Agnes, and I can already tell these will be part of our family camping for years to come (which is not often something that holds true for kids gear :)). Highly recommend for any family introducing kids to camping or backpacking!
I’m slowly upgrading my daughter’s gear to support backpacking with me. This seemed like a good option since it is designed to grow and in theory be more useful. But there are so many zippers that really don’t do much. If your kid suddenly gains a foot in height and a hundred pounds I could see where expanding the size of the bag would make sense. But, and it’s a big but, there is no obvious zipper to fully open the bag making it unusable unless it’s cool enough to be inside. We’ll give it another try or two before giving up.
My son loves this bag, and I love that it's adjustable in length to last him a long time. Dead space in the sleeping bag is the enemy of warmth, and this bag with the adjustable toe box deals with your growing child wonderfully. My son was toasty all night in about 35-degree nights. The feature to slip in a sleeping mat is perfect for my wild little sleep. Great buy, and it will last him for years.
HIgh end sleeping bag that appears like it will last. Pleased so far. Great feature to secure the sleeping pad too!


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