Are you looking for cheap sleeping bags for your next sleepover, RV trip, or summer camping? We found 7 of the best sleeping bags for around $25!
You may wonder where to buy cheap sleeping bags for around $25 that have thousands of high customer ratings. Well, Amazon is the place! We looked at Walmart sleeping bags and Target sleeping bags but felt the quality, price and high customer reviews were better at Amazon.
There are so many sleeping bags you could need for different occasions, which makes selecting one very difficult. Backpacking requires lightweight sleeping bags, cold weather requires a low-temperature rating, and for summer camping you want a light an thin version so you don’t sweat to death. But what about inexpensive sleeping bags for everyday use? Like when a guest sleeps over, for an easy RV trip, or any trip in cool weather?
We have found that an everyday lightweight cheap sleeping bag for cool to warm weather is the most valuable bag you will need. Here is a list of the top 7 sleeping bags from Amazon.
This post is all about cheap sleeping bags from Amazon.
Best Cheap Sleeping Bags
1. Cheap Sleeping Bags for Adults
Friendriver XL, Camping Sleeping Bag, 4 Seasons Warm and Cool, Lighter Weight, Adults
This is the best sleeping bag for Adults because of its large size, inexpensive price tag, and over 1,000 positive customer reviews. When picking a sleeping bag for an adult make sure you read the reviews because most tall or wide adults will let you know in the reviews if this bag is big enough for them. I would say the average sleeping bag fits a teenager perfectly, so you really need to read the reviews if you are tall or have a larger body.
Because this is an XL sleeping bag, you will have room to side sleep, spread your feet, or zip it together with a second bag to share with your partner. Or sleep alone in the double zip bag so you can spread out like a starfish!
2. Sleeping Bags for Camping
Sleeping Bag, Lightweight 3 Season Weather Sleep Bags for Adults, Microfiber Filled 5-20 Degree for Backpacking/Hiking/Camping/Mountaineering with Compression Sack
When picking a good sleeping bag for camping, you want to consider a few things. Is it waterproof just in case it rains? Does it pack small? Is it comfortable to sleep on?
Well, this sleeping bag has it all and answers yes to all of those questions. Also, with over 3,000 positive customer reviews, you can see that everyone agrees it is best for camping.
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3. Cheap Down Sleeping Bags
OneTigris Down Sleeping Bag, Survival Gear, 32°F Cold Weather Mummy Sleeping Bag for Camping Hiking Backpacking
With a price tag of around $50 (on sale) this is by far one of the most inexpensive Down sleeping bags on the market today. FYI: Down sleeping bags are always more expensive than synthetic filled bags. The reviews are very positive and the price is amazing, making this the top choice for a cheap down sleeping bag.
Some things to note about down sleeping bags:
1. They cannot get wet or the feathers will smell, take a long time to dry out, and will be ineffective to keep you warm. Use a waterproof stuff sack (usually $15) while backpacking or camping to prevent accidental water spillage on these sleeping bags.
2. Set up camp early and remove sleeping bag from stuff sack. Lay it out on your sleeping pad well before bedtime to allow bag to relax, fill with air, and separate the feathers. This will maximize the warmth and effectiveness of the down feathers as they need space between the feathers to allow air to circulate. This effect allows your body temperature to regulate.
3. Down sleeping bags need to be stored open and not in a compression sack. REI includes a large mesh storage sack with their down sleeping bag purchases. This keeps the feathers from smashing together too long.
4. Cheap Lightweight Sleeping Bags
Active Era Ultra Lightweight Sleeping Bag Indoor & Outdoor – Compact, Ultralight Sleeping Bag for Warm Weather
According to the 5,000 plus positive reviews, this is the best lightweight sleeping bag for the money. This is a great every day sleeping bag when guest stay the night, your kids want to sleep on the trampoline, or when you want to sleep the top deck of a house boat in the hot summer. These store super small, light weight, and are very inexpensive! The only draw back is this bag is not very thick so you will need a sleeping pad or kids might need some thick carpet on the ground underneath them.
5. Best Sleeping Bag for Cold Weather
Coolzon Lightweight Sleeping Bag for Adults, Cold Weather Sleeping Bag for All Season Hiking & Camping
Finding a decent cold weather sleeping bag can be very hard and deceiving. As a rule of thumb just add 10 degrees to the lowest temperature the manufacturers claim the bag can be used. Someone at REI once told me that sleeping bag manufacturers set the bag temperature rating with the assumption that you have a good sleeping pad under you. What pad you sleep on actually effects the temp more than anything.
If you are sleeping on a cold surface, or an air mattress on top of a cold surface, then the sleeping bag rating will be inaccurate. Using a highly rated sleeping pad for cold weather or laying a foil emergency blanket between your air mattress and sleeping bag can really help keep the cold temp off of your back. Remember this when reading the few negative reviews mixed in with the over 6,000 positive reviews for this bag. Most of the negative reviews are user error not understanding the importance of a proper sleeping pad.
Also good to note is that you need room for air to circulate in a sleeping bag to stay warm…but not too much room! I used to think wearing all of my clothes and several pairs of socks would keep me warm, but I was wrong. Just one good pair of wool socks and wool long pajamas will keep you warmer than wearing all of your clothes. The wool will regulate your temperature and you will have room for hot air to circulate between your body and the bag, that air gap is important! Pair this with a good sleeping pad and a sleeping bag rated for the weather you are in.
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6. Best Sleeping Bags for Kids (Bigger kids like Teens or Tweens)
Sleeping Bag 3 Seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall) Warm & Cool Weather – Lightweight,Waterproof Indoor & Outdoor Use for Kids, Teens & Adults for Hiking and Camping
As mentioned above, most sleeping bags are the perfect size for a teen or small adult. Bigger adults really need an XL size or bigger to sleep comfortably. Using a sleeping bag that is too big means there is more air space for your body to warm up. This can make it very cold inside of the sleeping bag if it’s cold outside. A way to remedy this is to shove a jacket, blanket, or extra clothes into the bottom of your sleeping bag to fill the huge air gap (remember you do need a little air-gap for air circulation). I hope this makes sense.
Now on to the other reasons why this is the best sleeping bag for teens or tweens. This bag is lightweight, waterproof, can be used for 3 seasons and is the perfect bag to store for your medium size guests!
7. Best Cheap Sleeping Bags
Oaskys Camping Sleeping Bag – 3 Season Warm & Cool Weather – Lightweight, Waterproof for Adults & Kids – Camping, Traveling
Drum roll please as we introduce the best CHEAP sleeping bag of all on Amazon! It has some of the highest reviews, great in most weather, waterproof, suitable for kids and Adults, and lightweight! With over 18,000 reviews, this sleeping bag wins for having all the basic features at a super cheap price!
*Bonus: Sleeping Bag Liner
Stansport Fleece Sleeping Bag
As a bonus we are including this cheap fleece sleeping bag insert because it has so many good uses. This insert can be added to any of the bags mentioned above to make them warmer if you are camping in cold temps. If you’re sending your kids off to summer camp in a warm area then this can be used alone as a bed roll. Its light and packs small and is easier to wash that a big sleeping bag!
These are also great for visitors because they can easily roll this out on top of an air mattress! Our personal fave is to use these in an RV. You can fold them up during the day to keep them clean and uncluttered, then roll them out at night for sleeping.
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