Best Sleeping Bag | Australia 2025
Tested in Aussie alpine and snow regions, the outback and desert, and milder coastal regions.
We have rigorously reviewed the best sleeping bags Australia has to offer. All sleeping bags here can be used for hiking or comfort camping and have a stated temperature rating suitable for camping in almost all Australian conditions. We have assessed over one hundred sleeping bags and selected key products in each key category to review. Comprehensive reviews of each product can be accessed via the ‘Read Full Review’ buttons below. Need somewhere to sleep? Check out our list of best hiking tents.
Updated 7th January 2025
Sleeping Bag Reviews Australia
Mont Helium 450
Price At Time Of Writing | $789.95
Overall Rating | 93
Comfort | 9
Construction | 9
Features | 8
Size/Weight | 9
Versatility | 8
Packed Size - 31x15cm
Weight - 0.85kg
Fill - 450-Fill Duck Down
Best For: Backpackers who want warmth without excessive weight
Pros- Well-made, good features, roomy inside
Cons - Expensive, could be more compact, hood details
Overall - A three-season sleeping bag that performs fantastically
Sea to Summit Spark Pro
Price At Time Of Writing | $999.99
Overall Rating | 92
Comfort | 9
Construction | 9
Features | 8
Size/Weight | 9
Versatility | 7
Packed Size - N/A
Weight - 791g
Fill - 950-fill Ultra-Dry Down
Best For - Ultralight hikers looking for a warm bag with versatile features
Pros - Light, warm, great features
Cons - Pricey, a bit delicate
Overall - A durable, comfortable and allround fantastic bag
Rab Mythic Ultra 120
Price At Time Of Writing | $864.95
Overall Rating | 90
Comfort | 8
Construction | 9
Features | 8
Size/Weight | 10
Versatility | 5
Packed Size - 32x16cm
Weight - 330g
Fill - 900-Fill Power European Goose Down
Best For - Those looking for minimal weight above all else
Pros - Light and warm
Cons - Mummy design, doesn’t zip all the way
Overall - A lightweight sleeping bag that’s not for freezing conditions
The North Face Blue Kazoo
Price At Time Of Writing | $550.00
Overall Rating | 90
Comfort | 8
Construction | 8
Features | 7
Size/Weight | 10
Versatility | 7
Packed Size - 43x23cm
Weight - 1.1kg
Fill - 700g ProDown
Best For: Hikers wanting reliable comfort in cooler nights
Pros - Light, warm
Cons - Narrow foot box, some feathers come out
Overall - A lightweight hiking bag
Big Agnes Torchlight 20
Price At Time Of Writing | $449.00
Overall Rating | 89
Comfort | 8
Construction | 8
Features | 7
Size/Weight | 8
Versatility | 8
Best For: Sleepers who move a lot and want extra comfort
Packed Size - 44x20cm
Weight - 1.02kg
Fill - 850-Downtek Water-Repellent Down
Pros - Roomy, comfy, water-resistant, good features
Cons - Not fully ultralight, zippers can snag, internal pocket location
Overall - A roomy, yet warm bag that’s adaptable for different situations
One Planet OESB Synthetic -5
Price At Time Of Writing | $249.00
Overall Rating | 86
Comfort | 8
Construction | 8
Features | 6
Size/Weight | 7
Versatility | 7
Packed Size - 37x20cm
Weight - 1.3kg
Fill - Thermolink Synth
Best For: Wet or humid climates that require durability and moisture resistance
Pros - Comfy, machine washable, well-made
Cons - Doesn’t have a zipper pocket, doesn’t zip all the way down
Overall - A quality-made sleeping bag at good value
Sea to Summit Trek Down -9
Price At Time Of Writing | $599.99
Overall Rating | 83
Comfort | 7
Construction | 8
Features | 6
Size/Weight | 7
Versatility | 5
Packed Size - N/A
Weight - 1.44kg
Fill - 650-Fill Duck Down
Best For: Cold-climate trekkers who need something warm rather than light
Pros - Comfy, roomy, versatile
Cons - Bulkier than others, down can leak, zipper
Overall - A good bag for car camping or backpacking
Big Agnes Sidewinder SL 20
Price At Time Of Writing | $399.00
Overall Rating | 80
Comfort | 7
Construction | 7
Features | 6
Size/Weight | 4
Versatility | 6
Packed Size - 20x44cm
Weight - 1.02kg
Fill - 650 DownTek™ and FireLine™ Eco
Best For - Side sleepers who struggle with standard mummy bags
Pros - Built for side sleepers, well insulated, light
Cons - Down sheds, not for back sleepers, rucksack could be smaller
Overall - A bag built for restless sleepers
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Afterword
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