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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sian Lewis

THE TRUTH ABOUT: The best sleeping bags for camping festivals and hiking tried and tested - Caught on Camera

We snuggled into each bag while camping in chilly Cornwall and the Cotswolds in spring - (Sian Lewis/The Independent)

Planning to carry on camping this summer? The sleeping bag you pick is key when it comes to getting a warm and comfortable night’s sleep in the great outdoors. With all sorts of shapes and sizes (and price points) available, we’ve put together a list of our pick of the best sleeping bag designs to suit all campers.

First things first: how are you going to transport your sleeping bag? If you’re only ever going to chuck it in a car boot, you won’t mind if it’s warm but on the bulkier, heavier side. If you’ve got to backpack around the mountains, however, a tiny, lightweight sleeping bag makes far more sense. Check both the weight and the pack size of the sleeping bag you have in mind – some in this line-up weigh less than 600g and will fit into the smallest of backpacks.

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