When going light can make all the difference, the Exped Wallcreeper PL 40 Degree Sleeping Bag is one item you’ll want to throw in your pack. This multi-purpose sleeping bag is the ultimate chameleon. You can wear it cinched around your waist as a parka, extend it full length for lounging around camp (or quick bivying with your boots on), or zip it open as a comforter/blanket. When it’s time to bed down, close everything up for the ultimate ultra-light sleeping bag. Zippered armholes give you convenient out of bag access for melting snow and sorting gear without leaving the comfort of your bag. A lightweight ripstop nylon shell, with efficient PrimaLoft Sport water resistant insulation, completes this versatile three season comfort system.

Ideal for camping in a tent or out under the stars, the 20F-rated Blaze Sleeping Bag from The North Face offers exceptional comfort and practical features for every casual outdoor enthusiast. Unlike some sleeping bags that force you to pay for features you’ll never use, the Blaze gives you exactly what you need–including an affordable price tag. The Blaze features a synthetic (and fast-drying) Climashield HL synthetic fill with an overlapping shingle construction that traps air far better than those cheap knock-offs you find on clearance at the discount sporting good stores. The zippered hood can be left open for additional ventilation or you can cinch things up with the one-hand pull cords. Keep in mind that the Blaze has silky taffeta nylon along the shell and the lining, so it’s great for cabin and tent camping–not sleeping outside in slightly damp conditions (although the synthetic Climashield HL will certainly retain some of its insulating properties if wet).

Weather a cold spring, an early frost, or a mild winter: 700-fill goose down insulates in cold weather, while the waterproof and vapor permeable Pertex Endurance shell keeps this bag dry in damp tents or dripping snow caves. Patented, welded-baffle construction prevents needle holes in the shell, retaining the waterproof performance of the fabric. A side baffle prevents the down from shifting to the bottom of the bag on long, chilly nights and an external storm flap protects the zipper from precipitation. Baffles are attached to the ripstop polyester interior using tuck-stitch construction for greater durability. The full-length zipper allows a wide-range of ventilation options and allows the Ibis to mate with other sleeping bags. An inner pocket with a hook and loop closure is ideal for storing an alarm or a headlamp within easy reach. 700-fill goose down insulation, maximum insulation Waterproof/vapor permeable Pertex Endurance nylon shell; ripstop polyester lining Patented Exped welded-baffle construction External storm flap protects zipper from moisture entry Tuck-stitch construction on lining Tricot side baffle prevents down shift Full-length zipper vents and connects with other bags Inner pocket for small item storage No-see-um netting storage sack Avg. weight: M: 44 oz./1240 g; L: 48 oz./1350 g Temp. rating (comfort/extreme): F: 18/9; C: -8/-13

A lightweight summer bag with a solid temerature rating and a great price is found in the Exped Hummingbird 35 Degree Sleeping Bag. Lightweight and highly compressible, the Exped Hummingbird 35 is ideal for spring through autumn trips. It’s 750-fill goose down insulation is wrapped in Ultralight Texped nylon and the liner fabric is breathable in the steamiest weather. Side baffles optimize bag warmth by keeping the down evenly distributed. Best of all, as reviewed in Backpacker Magazine, the Hummingbird lives up to it’s temperature rating. An inner chest pocket doubles as a convenient stuff sack.