Warm Up With A Down Sleeping Bag

When the temperatures drop, a down sleeping bag is your best companion for staying warm and cozy. Known for its excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, down insulation traps heat effectively while remaining lightweight and compressible. Perfect for cold-weather camping or alpine adventures, these bags offer exceptional warmth without the bulk. With ethically sourced down and superior loft, they provide a high level of comfort for even the chilliest nights. We’re proud to stock the best down sleeping bags available from brands like, Western Mountaineering, Sea to Summit, NEMO and Patagonia.

Sleeping Bag Liners - Essential for Comfort and Convenience All Year Round

Sleeping bag liners are a must-have for every outdoor enthusiast. Not only do they add an extra layer of warmth, boosting your sleeping bag’s temperature rating by up to 11°C, but they also help keep your bag clean, reducing the need for frequent washing. Liners offer versatility for your sleeping system, helping you stay warm in Winter and cool in Summer. If you want to spend less time washing and more time out in nature, we have a sleeping bag liner for you; from top brands like NEMO, Sea to Summit and Equip.

Getting Cosy With NEMO’S Double Sleeping Bag

NEMO Equipment's Jazz Double Sleeping Bag redefines comfort in the outdoors, bringing the luxury of your bed to the wilderness. Designed for two, it features an ultrasoft, removable bed sheet for warm summer nights and is easily washable, while the quilted layer offers ultimate warmth and plushness. With temperature-regulating features like the Blanket Fold™ collar and dual zippers for personalised comfort, this sleeping bag ensures that both sleepers can enjoy a restful night. Get cosy with your partner, or sprawl out solo after a big day of adventure with a double sleeping bag from NEMO. We also stock the matching sleeping mat from NEMO for those who want maximum comfort. 

Mont Lightweight Sleeping Bag: Perfect for Aussie Adventures

Mont’s Zero Superlight sleeping bag is a technological marvel from a proudly independent Australian company. It’s the perfect lightweight sleeping bag, weighing just 417 grams it’s unmatched for hiking, backpacking and trekking adventures. Despite its diminutive weight, this lightweight sleeping bag is still rated to 2°, making it ideal for most climates across this great southern land. This perfectly packable lightweight sleeping bag from a proudly independent Australian company is available now at Paddy Pallin.

If you Like Our Sleeping Bags, Find More Hiking and Camping Gear at Paddy Pallin

Explore more of Paddy Pallin’s gear for your next hiking adventure! From down jackets to match your sleeping bag, to hiking tents for your overnight adventure. Pack all your gear into one of our hiking packs and plan your next adventure! 

Sleeping Bags and Liners FAQs

How does the temperature rating system work?

Sleeping bags will usually come with three different temperature ratings: comfort, lower limit, and extreme. Generally, you want to look at the comfort rating to determine the temperature you’ll be able to take the sleeping bag to - you want to have a comfortable night’s sleep.

How do I use a sleeping bag liner?

Sleeping bag liners are an extremely easy and convenient way to get the most out of your sleeping bag. Simply unzip your sleeping bag, open it up and insert the liner into the sleeping bag.

What temperature rating should I choose?

To choose the right temperature, always base your purchase on the coldest temperature to expect during your trip. Play it safe, for example if the average coolest night time temperature is expected to be 0 degrees, choose a sleeping bag rated for -5 degrees.

Why would I choose a synthetic sleeping bag over a down sleeping bag?

Down is the typical fill for trekking sleeping bags as it compacts really and offers significant warmth for such a lightweight material. However, down sleeping bags that get wet due to improper storage have been known to clump up; resulting in a loss of warmth. So, a synthetic sleeping bag may be preferable if you don’t have a waterproof bag, or for activities like kayaking, where your gear may be getting wet.

Can we zip sleeping bags together to make a double sleeping bag? 

You can easily and quickly create a sleeping bag for two with our sleeping bags that feature left-hand zips or right-hand zips. Because of the uniform length and gauge of the side zips, regular and long sleeping bags zip together perfectly. Feel free to contact our friendly staff for more information.

What are the benefits of a down quilt?

Our goose down quilts are designed to be lightweight, breathable and to retain warmth in your sleeping bag. Designed to attach to your sleeping bag or mat, down quilts maximise warmth and help to protect you from the wind, rain and cold. For rugged conditions, down quilts are the perfect addition to your sleeping system. 

What makes a woman’s down sleeping bag different to a unisex sleeping bag?

There are a few key features that make women’s sleeping bags stand apart from a generic, unisex model. Fun fact: women tend to sleep around 3-5℃ colder than men! Brands understand the difference that this makes, so women’s sleeping bags often have more down, and the ability to withstand lower temperatures to reflect this. Women’s sleeping bags are sometimes shaped slightly differently too.

How do I wash a down sleeping bag?

Our down sleeping bags and jackets are unique as they’re filled with ethically sourced duck or goose feathers for premium lightweight warmth and comfort. Like all effective outdoor gear, down sleeping bags need to be specially cared for to extend their life. See our sleeping system care guide for best practice; We also stock several down cleaners, by Gear Aid, Nikwax or Storm which are essential for proper care of down jackets and sleeping bags. 

How should I store my sleeping bag?

One of the best things about sleeping bags is how tightly they can pack down in a compression sack to fit in a tiny space in your bag. However, it’s really important that they don’t stay this compressed for long periods of time, as this can damage the down and make it more difficult for it to loft properly and keep you warm. When you’ve returned from your adventure, make sure to store your sleeping bag in a dry, cool place where it has plenty of room to air out. Most sleeping bags will come with a lofting bag, but if yours hasn’t, you can use a pillowcase, mesh bag or hang it from a coat hanger in your wardrobe.