Sleeping Bags

While some people might say that sleeping bags and thin foam mats are key aspects of the camping experience, other folks just find them too claustrophobic and uncomfortable. The Ursa Sleep System was designed with that second group in mind.

When astronauts stay in outer space for extended periods, they frequently develop a vision problem known as spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). Scientists are now trying to keep that from happening, via a vacuum-sealed sleeping bag.

The Zenbivy MotoBed is a sleeping system designed for those making camp right alongside their cars, sacrificing the light weight and portable nature of its counterparts to up the comfort factor instead.

It can be uncomfortable, using a sleeping bag that's laid directly onto the floor of a tent. Utilizing a cushy sleeping pad helps, but that's one more thing you have to pack along … and that's where the inflatable AirBag is designed to come in.

Two years after the first RhinoWolf delivered a fascinating lightweight tent system that could merge together single units into a large, tunnel-like tent community, we now find the RhinoWolf 2.0 – a new, improved model with a few small changes inspired by feedback from the first edition.

Rugged hammocks have become a popular way to enjoy the outdoors, but for all the clever solutions we've covered, none have integrated a sleeping bag. Outdoor Vitals is trying to change that with the MummyPod, a hammock for campers who want an all-in-one solution for hanging around on cold nights.

Last fall, Utah startup Ravean brought some heated down garments and hoodies onto the scene. Now that the winter is officially over, Ravean is getting ready for summer by applying its 12V heating technology to sleeping bag liners.

To address the need for shelter by fleeing Syrian refugees, students at the Royal College of Art in London have created a jacket that doubles as a sleeping bag or tent.​

It's early, you're tired, the camp fire is cold, and dragging yourself out of your sleeping bag isn't an attractive proposition. The Evrgrn Crash Sack can be worn as a cozy puffer jacket ... so you don't have to.

Seattle-based designer Andy Storms has created an insulated sleeping bag for dogs that can be zipped to conventional zipper mummy-style models, allowing both dog and master to share body heat while sleeping in the great outdoors.

The Selk'bag wearable sleeping system now comes with the option of removable feet. You can slip into the bag at night, wake up and zip the feet off, put your hiking boots or shoes on, and wear it all day long.

The Napsack is one part sleeping bag, one part giant hoodie.