How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

For your next backpacking trip—or simply an overnight setup in the car—this REI Co-op synthetic sleeping bag checks all the boxes. It offers a trifecta of warmth, packability and light weight.




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| Best Use | Backpacking Camping |
|---|---|
| Tested Lower Limit | 20 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Tested Comfort | 31 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Temperature Rating (F) | 25 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -4 degrees (C) |
| Weight | Short: 2 lbs. 12.35 oz. Short Wide: 3 lbs. Medium: 2 lbs. 15.14 oz. Medium Wide: 3 lbs. 3.25 oz. Long: 3 lbs. 2.48 oz. Long Wide: 3 lbs. 8.26 oz. |
| Shell | 30-denier, 100% recycled ripstop polyester with DWR made without PFAS (bluesign approved) |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Fill | 100% recycled polyester |
| Fill Weight | Short: 1 lb. 12.4 oz. Short Wide: 1 lb. 15.1 oz. Medium: 1 lb. 14.7 oz. Medium Wide: 2 lbs. 1.2 oz. Long: 2 lbs. 0.7 oz. Long Wide: 2 lbs. 3.8 oz. |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | 100% polyester with DWR made without PFAS |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | Short: 66 inches Short Wide: 66 inches Medium: 72 inches Medium Wide: 72 inches Long: 78 inches Long Wide: 78 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | Short: 61.5 inches Short Wide: 69 inches Medium: 62 inches Medium Wide: 69 inches Long: 63 inches Long Wide: 70 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | Short: 53 inches Short Wide: 61.6 inches Medium: 54 inches Medium Wide: 62.5 inches Long: 55 inches Long Wide: 63.5 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | Short: 7.8 liters Short Wide: 10.2 liters Medium: 10.2 liters Medium Wide: 10.2 liters Long: 10.2 liters Long Wide: 12.6 liters |
| Compressed Volume | Short: 7.3 liters Short Wide: 8 liters Medium: 8 liters Medium Wide: 9.1 liters Long: 8.5 liters Long Wide: 10.3 liters |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.


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This is my PERFECT sleeping bag for spring and summer and Fall camping! Why? It’s lightweight. Not heavy. It’s compact! It comes with a stuff bag, and easily goes into it. It’s a decent size when packed. It’s cozy! It’s not too snug and it’s not too roomy. The head area fits comfortably around my head to keep extra warmth in, but it’s not annoying. It is warm - and rated for colder weather than I’ve used it in (so far). Also LOVE the color combination. I know this has nothing to do with how well it works and packs, but it’s the icing on the cake. I love the terra cotta paired with the deep teal. Overall, I give this 5 stars!
Well-designed and functional sleeping bag rated to 25°F, although temperatures did not drop that low during my trial. What stood out most was its heat retention, along with a snug fit that felt comfortable rather than restrictive. While it is slightly bulkier than expected, it fits easily into the included stuff sack and appears capable of compressing further with a dedicated compression sack. The inclusion of an internal pocket for a phone was a pleasant surprise, and while not a critical factor, the color options are attractive and well done.
This Trail made 25 is one of the best sleeping bags I have ever used. It definitely will keep you warm in that cold weather in the mountains. I have the medium and love the colors, that's a bonus. I have even used in my apartment that gets pretty cold.
Got to test this indoors and outdoors as just as I received the product the heater broke. I used the bag for a solid week and it kept me very comfortable and cozy. It did seem to run a bit small and I'm not exactly a very large guy. 5'7" 140lbs and I fit comfortably but squirmers be aware its a bit hard to turn when inside the bag. I did take it out back on a chilly night for some hammock camping and star gazing in the back yard and it was cozy. Hammock under quilt was rated for only 50F and I still didn't feel chilly. My partner also tried it out (5'4", 170) and he fit comfortably as well. It's become a staple at the fire pit for keeping cozy in winter/spring. I will say it doesn't pack down as small and compact as my 50F rated bag, but it's still just as light and only takes up maybe two more inches of space in a bag. Worth it for the extra warmth if you ask me. The cool colors were just a bonus.