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notably easy to use stuff sacks we also paid attention to zipper quality and the usefulness of cinches around the head and shoulders kid friendly prints and colors can be helpful especially with reluctant or nervous campers usable life kids grow fast we favored bags that seemed the most likely to fit a kid comfortably for many years while holding up to lots of use top pick rei co op kindercone 25 michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter top pick the best first sleeping bag rei co op kindercone 25 kids sleeping bag of all the kids sleeping bags we ve tried this one has the most qualities to love it s warm cushy and tough plus it was the one that our camping kids liked best 70 from rei the mummy shaped rei co op kindercone 25 offers a lot of great features for a reasonable price and it fits everyone from toddlers to small teens so the typical kid can curl up comfortably inside it throughout childhood erica solano and brad wickham nyt wirecutter it s lofty and warm the kindercone 25 has a fluffier feel than similar kids bags and we ve found that it does keep kids comfy when they re camping in cool weather as its 25 f temperature rating promises the sleeping bag s stuff sack is built into the bottom of the bag and the cinch that secures the sack closed doubles as a cinch to shorten the bag creating a smaller air bubble that traps heat and preserves warmth for smaller kids it s protective and durable the kindercone 25 s polyester shell is tough and it has a pfas free dwr durable water repellent coating that repels moisture its synthetic polyester fill insulates even when it s damp after many seasons of using this bag we ve encountered no tears or zipper issues it has a long usable life using the cinch we put kids as young as 13 months in this bag without the cinch the typical fifth grader will still fit comfortably inside and even small adults can squeeze into this bag if they have to a 5 foot 5 mom on our pacific coast camping trip did just that when her 2 year old son insisted on getting into his parents double bag in the middle of the night it has the best stuff sack even if you never use the cinch feature the attached sack is a hit as five families were packing up after a group car camping trip to joshua tree national park there was a fair amount of confusion as to which camp chair sleeping pad and sleeping bag matched which carry bag the kindercone 25 s attached stuff sack was a top draw for obvious reasons you don t have to worry about misplacing it and kids have one less excuse to avoid packing up their own bag it s a cinch using the stuff sack s drawstring you can adjust the kindercone 25 s length this makes the bag warmer and able to fit a wider age range of kids michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the strip of fabric at the foot of the stuff sack can be used to carry the bag or to hang it to dry or air out michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the kindercone 25 s stuff sack is permanently attached to the foot of the bag this is a small design tweak that makes a big difference when it s time to pack up michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter it s a cinch using the stuff sack s drawstring you can adjust the kindercone 25 s length this makes the bag warmer and able to fit a wider age range of kids michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter rei has been making the kindercone since at least 2008 and we ve now tested four generations of this bag there are typically three colors and patterns to choose from and they change every year or two and as of 2025 the newest version of this bag is made without pfas rei has a one year no questions asked return policy but it s for rei members only the return window for non members is 90 days flaws but not dealbreakers the kindercone 25 is marketed for backpacking reviewers complain however that the bag is bulky for backpacking and we agree if your kid is hitting the trail they ll probably want a lighter more compact bag like one of the big agnes bags we recommend a versatile rectangular bag rei co op kindercamp 40 michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter runner up a rectangular sleeping bag rei co op kindercamp 40 kids sleeping bag this rectangular bag is similarly rugged but it s not as warm as our top pick it lies flat when unzipped so it can double as a compact comforter at camp or at home 70 from rei if you want a colorful durable sleeping bag primarily for sleepovers or sleepaway camp consider the rei co op kindercamp 40 this bag has a similar price and feel to our top pick the kindercone 25 and it also uses pfas free polyester in its shell and fill the kindercamp 40 is not quite as warm but that may not matter to you and some kids may simply prefer the roomier feel of a rectangular bag it can unzip into a blanket like many but not all rectangular sleeping bags the kindercamp 40 easily unzips into a flat rectangle so a kid could also use it as a bedspread or a blanket the rectangular kindercamp 40 can be unzipped and used like a blanket or comforter michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the stuff sack is tethered to the kindercamp 40 versus being fully attached as the kindercone 25 s stuff sack is michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the size of the stuffed bags is similar michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the rectangular kindercamp 40 can be unzipped and used like a blanket or comforter michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter it s pretty warm the kindercamp 40 has a 40 f temperature rating so it won t keep your kid as warm as our top and upgrade picks will but it s absolutely fine for most summer camping and for sleepovers unlike the kindercone 25 it doesn t have a hood but it does have a cinch around the top so a kid can cocoon inside if desired the kindercamp 40 is also covered under rei s warranty and just like our top pick the rei kindercamp this bag is now made without pfas flaws but not dealbreakers the stuff sack is tethered to the bag but it can rip off unlike the kindercamp 25 s fully attached sack the kindercamp 40 s sack is attached to the bag with a small tether this is still convenient and will prevent the sack from getting lost that is unless it s somehow ripped off and lost forever which actually happened when we sent this bag to sleepaway camp with one particularly high energy 8 year old tester best for sleepovers mimish big kid s sleep n pack michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter best for best for sleepovers mimish big kid s sleep n pack this cozy sleeping bag packs up into a backpack comes in a huge variety of prints and colors and features several zip pockets for sleepover essentials 85 from mimish price varies by color our testers were utterly charmed by the mimish sleep n pack which converts from sleeping bag to backpack with the help of a few well placed straps and buckles this built in transportation system makes this bag extra sleepover friendly erica solano and brad wickham nyt wirecutter it s easy for kids to pack up independently jamming a sleeping bag into a stuff sack can be challenging with the sleep n pack testers as young as 7 were able to figure out the intuitive packing system they found the resulting backpack comfortable to wear and liked the pockets on the sides and front flap for water bottles stuffies or jammies fleece sherpa and taffeta linings offer different levels of warmth some kids run hot while they sleep while others tend to run cool for this reason mimish s selection of three different liners is helpful during our testing hot sleepers preferred the smooth taffeta plain woven fabric lining while chilly sleepers loved snuggling in the fleece and sherpa linings all night long the taffeta lined bag weighs 3 5 pounds and the fleece and sherpa lined bags each weigh 4 pounds when rolled up the mimish bag turns into an easy to transport backpack that includes a water bottle pocket and a front zipped pocket michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter little pockets on the front of the bag are great for sleepover items like a small flashlight or a toothbrush michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the quality zippers didn t tend to get caught on the bags during our testing michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the bags come with three lining options smooth taffeta shown here fleece and sherpa a fuzzier fabric michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter when rolled up the mimish bag turns into an easy to transport backpack that includes a water bottle pocket and a front zipped pocket michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter it s well constructed with thoughtful details with its high quality stitching and sturdy pfas free recycled polyester fabric this sleeping bag will likely survive a multi sibling cycle our testers loved the three zip pockets on the front of the sleeping bag which are perfectly sized for sleepover essentials like a toothbrush and a graphic novel an abundance of prints and colors means there s something for everyone of all the sleeping bag makers we ve explored mimish offers the largest selection of prints and themes from nasa to lounging sloth bags there are also several color block and solid color options flaws but not dealbreakers you can t put it in the dryer the mimish sleep n pack is the only sleeping bag we tested that needs to be air dried when we washed the various bags according to their instructions they turned out fine the fleece and sherpa linings fluffed back up after a day but it was challenging to find space to hang them overnight we ve found with other bags that fluffy linings do get matted after years of use we ll keep an eye on how this bag ages it s heavier and bulkier than other packs we recommend the sherpa and fleece lined versions of this bag weigh around 4 pounds which is about a pound heavier than either our top pick or runner up pick bag and when this bag is in backpack mode it s significantly larger than the rest of our picks which come with stuff sacks extra warm bags for cool weather camping big agnes little red and wolverine michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter upgrade pick for backpacking and colder weather big agnes little red if you re taking a preschooler camping in colder weather this compact bag is your best option there s a sleeping pad pocket on the back of the bag for added warmth and comfort you do have to supply your own pad though 100 from rei 100 from amazon a bigger version of the same bag big agnes wolverine for kids who are older than about kindergarten age the wolverine is likely a better fit it works for those up to about 4 foot 8 130 from rei 130 from amazon if your family does a lot of cool or cold weather camping it could be worth it to get one of these big agnes bags for your kid they both stand out for their built in sleeping pad sleeves which will keep your child on the pad and thus warmer and more comfortable all night long three available sizes work for a huge age range big agnes makes kid bags in three sizes all rated to 20 f the little red is made for kids up to 4 feet tall the nearly identical wolverine is for kids up to about 4 foot 8 though as we found with the rei co op kindercone 25 this bag can fit kids a bit taller than that and the adjustable torchlight exp youth 20 is intended for those up to 5 foot 4 but it is insulated with down and costs significantly more than the other two bags if we were buying a big agnes bag for a 2 year old or small 3 year old we d get the little red assuming the kid would get at least two years of use out of it for any child older than that we d likely go straight to the wolverine unless there s a younger sibling who will also need a little sleeping bag in the future a boulder colorado dad we know bought a big agnes bag for his son when he was just 1 in tents in sub freezing temps he s cozy and never wakes up the dad wrote to us praising the sleeping bag s stay put pad system any not overly thick sleeping pad that s 20 inches wide will slot into the big agnes bags sleeves michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter they create a warmer more comfortable setup big agnes grew its reputation on high quality sleeping bags with built in sleeping pad sleeves that when stuffed with a sleeping pad you buy separately eliminate the need for insulation in the bottom of the bag at first we thought the system seemed a bit much for little kids but a couple of mid 30 degree february nights in joshua tree convinced us of the little red s superiority one 5 year old tester would typically roll off of his sleeping pad in the middle of the night it was nice to know that with this bag his insulating pad was going to securely stay under his little 37 pound body significantly reducing the chance he d wake up wedged between air mattresses cold confused and begging to climb into bed with mom and dad the big agnes system solved a problem that had never occurred to us needed solving it works with most standard width camping pads any 20 inch wide pad that s less than about 4 25 inches thick will slot into the big agnes bags and you might already own one if not therm a rest s z lite sol the budget pick in our guide to the best sleeping pads will fit in its regular or small version and it s a great choice for kids since it s close to indestructible nemo equipment makes a short version of its switchback pad and that s another option as is this self inflating kid size pad from rei these bags are lighter and pack down smaller than our other picks the two smaller big agnes kids bags have a polyester ripstop shell with water repellent coating and they use a proprietary synthetic fill they pack down smaller than the rei bags do making them a good option for first backpacking trips you can also purchase a compression stuff sack from big agnes to make them even more compact the wolverine bag weighs 2 pounds 4 ounces that s notably lighter than the similarly sized kindercone 25 which weighs 3 pounds 3 ounces the big agnes wolverine top fits kids of about the same size as our top pick the kindercone 25 bottom but the wolverine is almost a pound lighter and likely to keep kids warmer michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter though the lightweight wolverine left comes with a longer narrower stuff sack than the kindercone 25 the two bags are similar in volume you can purchase a compression sack from big agnes for even more efficient packing michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the little red right is significantly smaller than the wolverine left it s best for preschoolers and early elementary school kids michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter the big agnes wolverine top fits kids of about the same size as our top pick the kindercone 25 bottom but the wolverine is almost a pound lighter and likely to keep kids warmer michael murtaugh nyt wirecutter they re impressively soft and comfortable that proprietary synthetic fill feels impossibly downy and light during our 2025 testing kids reached for these bags again and again for movie snuggles and caterpillar fights even with numerous other colorful and cute sleeping bags at their disposal as of 2025 all big agnes bags are made without pfas the bags have a discretionary warranty flaws but not dealbreakers they re more expensive some parents may be hesitant 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