10 Reviews: Best Camping Sleeping Bag for Kids (Dec 2023)

Kids who enjoy camping regardless of the weather will benefit from this sleeping bag, which is designed to keep them warm in temperatures as low as 25 degrees. It measures just over 7 feet from the top of the included hood to the bottom of the bag, making it an excellent choice for older kids.  There are eight different color options, all of which feature heat retention technology and double zippers for quick and easy cooling if it gets too hot. The sleeping bag is water-resistant, machine-washable, and comes with a carrying bag for easy transport.

"Ordered 2 of these for my boys (9 & 12) for Christmas--they love them! They 'camped' in the back yard and said they were warm and cozy and it was 35 degrees. They liked being able to pull the draw string around their heads. These are good for kids or small adults...."

by H. Flanagan

If you want something plush and cozy, this sleeping bag is well worth the money. The sleeping bag’s interior is lined with super soft cotton flannel, and it’s filled with much-needed insulation. The exterior is made of nylon and quilted to distribute warmth evenly. Instead of dealing with strings, kids can simply roll up this sleeping bag and place it in a zippered carrying bag for easy transport. This sleeping bag is best for kids under 5 feet tall and is machine washable.

"This sleeping bag is great. We actually use it for my 3.5 year old’s crib instead of a blanket. She wore a sleep sack forever and switching to a blanket was a disaster. She loves being enveloped in a sleeping bag and you can’t really get it all twisted the way you can with a blanket. It does get rather warm...."

by Jackie

Kids who dislike rolling up their sleeping bags will appreciate this option because it is designed to be stuffed into a carrying bag for easy transportation. There is enough room for a child up to 6 feet and 1 inch in height, and there are 10 color options, so there is something for everyone. While the price is appealing, this sleeping bag is best suited for slumber parties and warm summer nights because it should not be used in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The sleeping bag’s exterior fabric is water-resistant, keeping them safe and dry on dewy mornings, and it has an anti-snag zipper design.

"I ordered this bag for my son's away camp week. It was light weight and the perfect shade of blue which was actually a little darker than advertised. The sleeping bag was easily put into the carry bag without rolling and I was able to make it compact to a size smaller than a roll of paper towels."

by JSwygert

It comes in three different colors and has a pocket inside the bag for small items. These mild-weather sleeping bags, designed for children up to 5 feet 5 inches tall, can keep your child warm in temperatures as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit. It works just as well indoors as it does outside, according to reviewers. Aside from the fun colors and patterns, these sleeping bags feature ThermoTech insulation and a “comfort cuff” around the top edge for added coziness that your child will appreciate.

"This sleeping bag is wonderful for my 8 year old daughter. It's durable and adorable. Long enough for her (she is taller than the average 8 year old) she can fit her whole body in up to her shoulders and still has room left at her feet. It's good material not the cheap flimsy stuff.."

by Sarah Tennant

The REI Co-op Kindercone 25 sleeping bag for kids, like the Big Agnes Duster 15, can be adjusted in length to accommodate your child’s growth. The stuff sack is attached to the sleeping bag’s foot box, so you can simply cinch it around whatever amount is unnecessary for your child’s current height. The REI Co-op Kindercone 25 sleeping bag has a two-way anti-snag coil zipper that can be used to ventilate the legs. The hood is drawcord-adjustable, but it also has a stretch opening around the face for a good fit.

"My son is 8, about 70 lbs, pretty lanky, and loved it. We recently went camping with the night temperature at 35F. He went to sleep with a hat ..."

by Bearded Wonder

The Kelty Kids Mistral sleeping bag for children is available in two sizes, each rated at 20 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The Kelty Kids Mistral 20 is insulated with Cloudloft Synthetic Insulation that weighs 30.51 ounces (865 g), while the lighter version has 26 ounces (740 g). The design is child-friendly because the materials are durable and the baffle construction is offset to prevent cold spots. A conveniently sized stuff sack is included, so your child can pack the Kelty Kids sleeping bag by themselves.

"This worked great for my 7 year old, who is around 50” tall. We used it for tent camping when the nighttime weather was 55°. He slept the entire night and never complained of being too hot or too cold. It easily mashes into the small bag. The top of the sleeping bag held his pillow so it wouldn’t slip away overnight"

by Ashley

It has the same features and lightweight warmth as the adults’ Down Time 25 bags but is designed for sleepers under 5’6″ tall. Duck down insulation with a water-repellent fill power of 600 fill power provides excellent loft and warmth and is certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and bluesign® approved. A relaxed fit from the shoulders to the hips allows your kids to move around in your sleep while remaining thermally efficient. Furthermore, the recycled nylon shell has a water repellent (DWR) finish to keep the down dry.

"We used these for backpacking with our kids ages 5, 7, 9. It was cold and wet when we went in March in the Olympic peninsula, all 3 kids stayed nice and toasty in these bags. They pack up great, very happy with this purchase!"

by colli345

The Flicker 20 is a terrific bag for kids who grow (uh, like they all do), as well as for kids who aren’t wild about having their feet imprisoned in a mummy bag. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns. It features a cinch at the bottom that can be opened so that toes can be freed, as well as a cinch that can be tied off for kids who are shorter than 5 feet. Even at 25.5 ounces, it weighs far less than other similar products, such as the Big Agnes Duster.

"This is our daughter's first down sleeping bag. She is just over 3 and loves the bag. It's plenty warm, far more packable amd lighter than her previous. It's great to use as a quilt when it's warmer and zip it up as it gets cooler. ..."

by William

For somewhat warmer conditions, the REI Kindercamp is ideal for backyard and car camping (as opposed to some of the bags rated 15 degrees above). The fact that the REI Kindercamp 40 stuff sack is built into a pocket at the foot makes packing up a breeze! It also zips together with other sleeping bags to form a large double or as a blanket, which we use more than you expected. The bottom unzips as well, allowing you to ventilate your kids’ feet if it gets too hot.

"My 9 year old was toasty warm in this sleeping bag. She wasn’t ready for a mummy bag, so she loves all the extra room in this one. Super soft and she loves the fun colors...."

by Meg H

The Kamp-Rite Camper 4 is a budget-friendly, large sleeping bag for kids. The Camper 4 consistently provides a warm, comfortable night’s sleep. The Camper is filled with 4 pounds of hypoallergenic Insul-Therm polyester fiberfill, a soft substance that provides good warmth retention and has a temperature rating of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The quilt-through construction of the bag prevents the fill from bunching, reducing cold areas. The outer shell is made of sturdy polyester and comes with a carry bag.