OUTDOOR ADVENTURE · CAMPING

Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating Calculator

Find the right EN/ISO temperature rating for your conditions, sleeper type, and camping style.

Coldest Expected Temperature 35°F
-20°F (Arctic)60°F (Summer)
How do you typically sleep?

Cold sleepers run cooler at night and tend to feel cold in bags rated to the conditions. Warm sleepers naturally produce more heat and are often comfortable in warmer-rated bags.

How are you camping?
EN ratings differ by gender (women's bags are rated warmer)

EN Comfort Rating

Fill Type Recommendation

Fill Power (Down Bags)

Recommended Bags

SeasonConditionsEN Comfort (Men's)EN Comfort (Women's)
SummerAbove 32°F35°F+40°F+
3-Season20–32°F15–35°F20–40°F
Winter0–20°F0–15°F5–20°F
ExtremeBelow 0°F-10°F and below-5°F and below
Recommended Sleeping Bags

Top sleeping bags across temperature ratings and camping styles. All links use our Amazon Associates tag — thank you for supporting TSP.

Marmot Trestles Elite 20 Sleeping Bag — Synthetic insulation rated to 20°F, 3-season workhorse that performs in wet conditions where down loses loft.
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Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag — 600-fill down, 20°F EN rating, stuff-sack included. Excellent mid-range down bag for 3-season backpacking.
~$149 Check TSP deal hub →
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Coleman Brazos Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag 20°F — Budget rectangular car camping bag rated to 20°F. Best for occasional car campers who don't need ultralight performance.
~$39 Check TSP deal hub →
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Western Mountaineering Alpinlite Sleeping Bag — 850-fill down, ultralight mummy bag for warm-to-cold shoulder season. The gold standard for weight-conscious backpackers.
~$499 Check TSP deal hub →
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Price watch

Sleeping bag price alerts for your temperature range

If the calculator puts you near a comfort-rating cutoff, a timely sale can move you from a marginal bag to a warmer, lighter setup without stretching the budget.

20F backpacking bagsStrong watch zone under $180
Down bagsCompare fill power and return terms
Pads and linersUseful bundle adds under $60

Sources & Further Reading

Reviewed May 29, 2026. Tool outputs are estimates for gear fit, training, or shopping context. Confirm league rules, personal fit, and safety-sensitive decisions with qualified coaches, fitters, clinicians, or local avalanche professionals where relevant.