Car camping rectangular sleeping bag recommendation

timbernomad

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Looking for some rectangular sleeping bags for car camping. Three season use in Colorado. The wife would prefer something with a flannel lining that can be zipped together. Have been looking at the Alps Outdoorz Redwood. It’s rated to -10 but reviews make it seem more like a 20 degree bag.

Also considering wiggy’s, although their rectangular bags are more expensive than most other car camping bags I’ve seen.

Any other recommendations?
 
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I am absolutely loving my Coleman all cotton bags. They make a couple of different ones. I recommend their Duck Harbor. It's like flannel inside and out and only $80. Green Valley model was more like a guny sack! Returned that model.

Zip together to make a perfect square. Might need to add a quilt or topper below 35 - 40 degrees, depending on the sleeper. Above 50 will burn you up.
 
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Take a look at the Teton Sports Deer Hunter -35. These bags are heavy so they are strictly car camping bags. They actually look very similar to the Alps bag.
 

IdahoFF

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I've been using the Kodiak Canvas Z top the last few years. Really solid bag, alot of room and warm.
 

JDB9818

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I just bought the Kodiak Z top and accessory quilt as well. Haven’t used it yet, but looks to be a great piece.


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Maverick1

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Looking for some rectangular sleeping bags for car camping. Three season use in Colorado. The wife would prefer something with a flannel lining that can be zipped together. Have been looking at the Alps Outdoorz Redwood. It’s rated to -10 but reviews make it seem more like a 20 degree bag.

Also considering wiggy’s, although their rectangular bags are more expensive than most other car camping bags I’ve seen.

Any other recommendations?
A few name brands being thrown around. Always good to get suggestions. I’ll respond with a general approach instead of brand names.

Since you are car camping, and assuming space or weight is not as significant of a concern as say hiking in to the back country, I’d suggest buying a two sleeping bag setup.

One mummy bag (lighter weight insulation, higher temperature rating) and one rectangular bag (heavier weight insulation, lower temperature rating). Gives you flexibility to camp in warmer conditions, cooler conditions, and - for extreme cold - put the lighter weight mummy bag inside the rectangular bag.

I’ve used this approach over the years. Provides a lot of flexibility and options. Mostly used for sleeping inside the vehicle. Works well for a base camp setting as well.
 
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For the price I don’t know if the cabelas mountain trapper can be beat. They are heavy and bulky, but warm and damn comfortable!
 

JREG19

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I bought 2 kings camo -35° bags last year and they are fantastic! At 0° I'm just in my chonies and very comfortable.
 

jwpaddles

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If you want something that could be for dual use - look at Enlightend Equipment they have a very nice product line and a double size bag as well
 
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