Compare Sleeping Bags
Compare Sleeping Bags
Use this guide to compare warmth, fill type, shape, weight and packed size across our sleeping bag range. Start with the comfort rating, then choose the bag that best matches your trip, season and packing style.
Hiking and Ultralight Sleeping Bags
These are the best options when weight, warmth-to-pack-size and carrying comfort matter most.
| Model | Fill type | Shape | Comfort | Limit | Weight | Packed size | Best for | Trade-off | Price | |
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CW295 Down
Ultralight warm-weather down bag
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Duck down | Envelope | 11°C | — | 570g | 26 x ø12 cm |
Summer hiking, fast packing and travel where low weight matters most | Too light for colder nights | R 2,999.00 | View product |
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LW180 Ultralight Cotton — M
Warm-weather synthetic option
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Synthetic cotton | Envelope | 15°C | 8°C | 680g | 29 x ø12 cm |
Summer hiking, bike touring, travel and warm-weather camping | Not designed for cold nights | From R 599.00 | View product |
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LW180 Ultralight Cotton — XL
Longer warm-weather synthetic option
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Synthetic cotton | Envelope | 15°C | 8°C | 760g | 31 x ø13 cm |
Taller users wanting a very light warm-weather sleeping bag | Not designed for cold nights | ||
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CWM400 Down
Compact mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | 6°C | — | 790g | 35 x ø16 cm |
Hikers wanting compact down warmth in a low-weight mummy shape | No limit rating supplied | R 3,799.00 | View product |
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CW400 Down — Large
All-round ultralight down bag
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Goose down | Envelope | 5°C | 0°C | 915g | 35 x ø18 cm |
Hiking and camping where warmth, low weight and packability all matter | Less thermally efficient than a mummy-shaped down bag | ||
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Snowbird SP400 — Medium
Lightweight mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | 7°C | 2°C | 820g | 34 x 16 x 16 cm |
Chilly autumn trips and mild winter camping with good packability | Not as warm as the heavier Snowbird models | R 4,599.00 | View product |
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Snowbird SP400 — Large
Longer lightweight mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | 7°C | 2°C | 856g | 34 x 16 x 16 cm |
Taller users needing mild cold-weather warmth with good packability | Not as warm as the heavier Snowbird models | ||
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CW700 Down
Cold-weather down bag
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Goose down | Mummy-style | -2°C | -9°C | 1.4kg | 42 x ø22 cm |
Cold-weather hiking and 4-season use where warmth still needs to pack well | Premium price and heavier than lighter down options | R 7,999.00 | View product |
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Snowbird SP700 — Medium
Warm mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | -2°C | -7°C | 1.2kg | 40 x 19 x 19 cm |
Cool-weather hiking where strong warmth and manageable weight are both needed | Less roomy than rectangular camping bags | R 6,599.00 | View product |
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Snowbird SP700 — Large
Longer warm mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | -2°C | -7°C | 1.321kg | 40 x 19 x 19 cm |
Taller users needing strong warmth with manageable hiking weight | Less roomy than rectangular camping bags | ||
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Snowbird -7°C Down — Large
Deep cold duck down bag
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Duck down | Mummy-style | -7°C | -15°C | 1.6kg | 41 x ø21 cm |
Very cold conditions where warmth is more important than minimum weight | Too warm and heavy for most summer trips | R 6,199.00 | View product |
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Snowbird -7°C Down — XL
Longer deep cold duck down bag
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Duck down | Mummy-style | -7°C | -15°C | 1.73kg | 43 x ø22 cm |
Taller users needing deep cold-weather protection | Too warm and heavy for most summer trips | ||
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CW1000 Down
Expedition warmth down bag
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Goose down | Mummy-style | -5°C | -13°C | 1.74kg | 44 x ø24 cm |
Winter trips, alpine-style camping and serious cold-weather use | Overkill for mild conditions and high-price specialist gear | R 9,999.00 | View product |
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Snowbird SP1000 — Medium
Winter mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | -5°C | -11°C | 1.65kg | 42 x 20 x 20 cm |
Cold winter camping where insulation is the priority | Heavy and too warm for general 3-season use | R 8,999.00 | View product |
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Snowbird SP1000 — Large
Longer winter mummy down bag
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Duck down | Mummy | -5°C | -11°C | 1.72kg | 42 x 20 x 20 cm |
Taller users needing winter-level insulation | Heavy and too warm for general 3-season use | ||
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Snowbird SP550 — Medium
Cold-weather mummy bag
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Duck down | Mummy | -1.5°C | -7.6°C | 1.65kg | 38 x 18 x 18 cm |
Cold autumn, winter and spring camping where warmth is prioritised | Weight appears high relative to its rating, so compare against SP700 | R 6,899.00 | View product |
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Snowbird SP550 — Large
Longer cold-weather mummy bag
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Duck down | Mummy | -1.5°C | -7.6°C | 1.72kg | 38 x 18 x 18 cm |
Taller users needing cold-weather warmth in a mummy shape | Weight appears high relative to its rating, so compare against SP700 |
Camping and Comfort Sleeping Bags
These bags prioritise comfort, value and roominess over minimum trail weight. They are better suited to car camping, casual camping and general outdoor use.
| Model | Fill type | Shape | Comfort | Limit | Weight | Packed size | Best for | Trade-off | Price | |
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Washable Sleeping Bag — 1.2kg
Lightest washable camping option
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Synthetic fibre | Rectangular | 12°C | 5°C | 1.2kg | 43 x ø20 cm |
Budget-friendly warm-weather camping where easy cleaning matters | Not suitable for cold nights | From R 799.00 | View product |
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Washable Sleeping Bag — 1.5kg
Midweight washable camping option
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Synthetic fibre | Rectangular | 6°C | 1°C | 1.5kg | 43 x ø25 cm |
General camping where warmth and easy cleaning both matter | Bulkier than hiking-focused bags | ||
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Washable Sleeping Bag — 1.85kg
Warmest washable camping option
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Synthetic fibre | Rectangular | 1°C | -4°C | 1.85kg | 45 x ø28 cm |
Cooler camping trips where easy cleaning is still a priority | Large packed size | ||
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U Series — Warm-weather
Lightweight value camping bag
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Synthetic cotton | Rectangular with cowl | 11°C | 7°C | 1.1kg | ø22 x 43 cm |
Warm-weather camping on a tight budget | Not warm enough for colder trips | From R 729.00 | View product |
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U Series — Standard
General-value camping bag
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Synthetic cotton | Rectangular with cowl | 6°C | 3°C | 1.5kg | ø25 x 43 cm |
General camping where value and moderate warmth matter | Less compact than technical down bags | ||
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U Series — Cold-weather
Warmest listed U Series option
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Synthetic cotton | Rectangular with cowl | 0°C | -3°C | 1.7kg | ø27 x 44 cm |
Colder camping trips where price is more important than packability | Heavy and bulky for hiking | ||
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U Series — Synthetic Down Light
Alternative insulation variant
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Imitation feather cotton | Rectangular with cowl | 1°C | -2°C | — | — |
Campers comparing alternative synthetic fill options | Weight and packed size not clearly supplied | ||
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U Series — Synthetic Down Warm
Warm alternative insulation variant
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Imitation feather cotton | Rectangular with cowl | -3°C | -6°C | — | — |
Value-focused colder camping where synthetic fill is preferred | Weight and packed size not clearly supplied | ||
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E200 Cotton
Comfortable envelope camping bag
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Down cotton | Envelope | 8°C | 4°C | 1.6kg | 52 x ø25 cm |
Spring, summer and autumn camping where comfort matters more than pack size | Not compact enough for lightweight hiking | R 1,039.20 | View product |
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Envelope Sleeping Bag — 1.7kg
Connectable 3-season camping bag
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Imitation feather cotton | Envelope | 3°C | -2°C | 1.7kg | ø28 x 38 cm |
General camping from spring to autumn with the option to connect two bags | Heavy for hiking use | R 899.00 | View product |
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Envelope Sleeping Bag — 2.0kg
Warmer connectable camping bag
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Imitation feather cotton | Envelope | -1°C | -7°C | 2.0kg | ø31 x 39 cm |
Cool-weather camping where connectability and warmth are useful | Heavy and bulky for hiking use | ||
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Hooded Trapezoid — 1.8kg
Roomier hooded camping bag
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Down cotton | Trapezoid with hood | 3°C | -2°C | 1.8kg | 45 x 28 x 28 cm |
Campers wanting more warmth retention with a roomier shape | Bulky compared with down hiking bags | R 799.20 | View product |
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Hooded Trapezoid — 2.3kg
Warmer roomier hooded camping bag
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Down cotton | Trapezoid with hood | -1°C | -7°C | 2.3kg | 46 x 33 x 33 cm |
Cool-weather camping where roominess and warmth both matter | Very bulky compared with technical sleeping bags | ||
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Oval Sleeping Bag — 1.6kg
Extra-roomy comfort bag
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Cotton fibre | Oval | 9°C | 5°C | 1.6kg | 48 x ø25 cm |
Campers who dislike restrictive sleeping bags and want extra room | Large and not intended for lightweight packing | R 2,299.00 | View product |
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Oval Sleeping Bag — 2.1kg
Warmer extra-roomy comfort bag
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Cotton fibre | Oval | 4°C | 0°C | 2.1kg | 48 x ø26 cm |
Campers wanting extra room with improved warmth | Large, heavy and not intended for lightweight packing |
Understanding Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
Temperature ratings are useful, but they need to be read correctly. Your sleep system, sleeping pad, clothing, shelter, wind, humidity and personal cold tolerance all affect real-world warmth.
- Comfort rating: The most useful number for normal sleeping conditions.
- Limit rating: A lower threshold for experienced users or warmer sleepers.
- Extreme ratings: Some product pages include an extreme rating, but this should be treated as an emergency reference only, not a comfort guide.
