Double sleeping bags, which are designed to be double-wide sleeping bags for two people to share, can be great for couples on backpacking and camping trips, as well as car camping and sleeping in a roof top tent or a camper van.
This buyer’s guide to the best double sleeping bags for couples features some of the top-rated 2-person sleeping bags currently available.
To help you choose which is best for you, we’ve highlighted each of their key features and functions, including weight, zip openings, filling (whether down or synthetic), and what seasons they are most suitable for – including warm double sleeping bags for winter camping and lightweight 2-person bags for summer backpacking trips.
Having a comfortable sleeping pad is key to a good night’s sleep when you’re camping, so you’ll probably also want a 2 person sleeping pad to go with your double sleeping bag.
In this post we’ve also included our picks when it comes to tracking down the best double sleeping pad for camping, including some more comfortable and luxurious options, such as self-inflating camping mattresses.
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Keep reading to see the list of the best 2 person sleeping bags and pads for camping, or click here to jump down to read the buyer’s guide. If you’d also like to check out single sleeping bags and pads, head over to our backpacking sleeping bags and pads buyers guide.
The Best Double Sleeping Bags For Couples
1. Big Agnes Sleepy Bear 35 FireLine Core Sleeping Bag | Spacious Sleeping Bag For Two
- Temperature rating: 35F
- Weight: 5lb 10
- Price: $190
- Width: 128 inches at shoulder, 125 at hips and 106 at feet (halved is 64, 62.5 and 53 inches)
- Length: max. stated user height is 6ft 6
- Packed size: 25 x 53 inches
This Big Agnes Sleeping Bag is a spacious double-wide bag and our pick for tall people and those who want plenty of room with no compromise when it comes to comfort or quality.
It features a built-in retainer to hold a pad in place, and double zippers allowing entry from either side of the bag.
It’s also lighter weight than most other full double sleeping bags on this list and features synthetic insulation and a moisture-wicking, soft lining.
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2. The North Face Eco Trail Bed 20F Synthetic | Best Value Synthetic Sleeping Bag
- Temperature rating: 20F
- Weight: 7lb 8oz regular
- Price: $150
- Width: 160 inches
- Length: 78 inches
- Packed size: 13 x 24 inches
This great value, lightweight 2-person The North Face sleeping bag is made from 100% recycled polyester, including a soft polyester fleece inner insulation.
This eco-friendly option offers warm insulation for two people in temperatures down to 20F and has added features such as an internal pocket for essentials such as your phone or headlamp, and a drawcord that cinches in the hood if needed to shield from cold winds.
It’s available in two lengths (regular and long), and you can un-zip and make it into two one-person sleeping bags if you need to.
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3. Therm-a-Rest Vela Double 20 Quilt | Best Ultralight Double Backpacking Quilt
- Temperature rating: 20F (to be most comfortable it is recommended for down to 32F)
- Weight: 2lbs 13 oz
- Price: $340
- Width: 82 inches
- Length: 80 inches
- Packed size: 16 x 9 inches
Rather than a double sleeping bag, double camping quilts are becoming popular lightweight double sleeping bag alternatives for hiking especially – and with good reason.
This double quilt is a particularly great double sleeping bag alternative for lightweight backpacking, and if you like to stick your legs out of the sleeping bag at night, get hot when you’re sleeping or if you’re tall and need more room to stretch your legs than a regular sleeping bag envelope offers you.
This Therm-a-Rest double camping quilt takes up less space than a sleeping bag due to the lower volume, and can be less claustrophobic than being zipped into a sleeping bag but still offer enough space for both people to tuck it in around them at either side for warmth.
It also features a thoughtfully designed footbox for your feet and which can be tucked over a sleeping pad to prevent drafts.
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4. The North Face Dolomite One 15F Synthetic | Most Versatile
Key stats (based on ‘Long’ option)
- Temperature rating: 50F, 30F and 15F
- Weight: 8lb 14
- Price: $150
- Width: 120 inches (60 inches in half)
- Length: 77 inches
- Packed size: 24 x 13 inches
This North Face double sleeping bag has two layers, which can be used separately with either 50F (summer / hot weather) or 30F rating, or combined together to achieve a cold weather rating of 15F.
This makes it a super versatile sleeping bag for couples as well as families, and can be used most of the year.
As the Dolomite One sleeping bag is essentially two double sleeping bags in one, it is one of the heavier options when it comes to couples sleeping bags for camping, but it is a great, cost-effective option if you’re car camping or not traveling far to pitch your tent.
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5. Coleman Tandem 3-in-1 45 Big and Tall Double Sleeping Bag | Best Budget Double Sleeping Bag
- Temperature rating: 45F
- Weight: approx 9lb 10
- Price: $67
- Width: 66 inches
- Length: 81 inches
- Packed size: approx 13 x 14 x 18 inches
This more affordable double sleeping bag from Coleman is ideal when you’re on a budget and looking for a sleeping bag for two (or two plus a child) to sleep in on summer camping trips so don’t need the added insulation or cost of a cold weather / 4 season double sleeping bag.
This 2-person Coleman sleeping bag features synthetic polyester insulation and comes with a thin removable sheet, too. It’s another great option for tall people or if you need extra space, as it’s designed to accommodate two people up to 6ft 4 tall.
We also like that it can zip apart into two sleeping bags, if needed.
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6. Big Agnes King Solomon 15 | Warm Lightweight Down Two-Person Sleeping Bag
- Temperature rating: 15F
- Weight: 4lb 8
- Price: $430
- Width: 105 inches at shoulder and hip, 84 at foot
- Length: Users up to 6ft
- Packed size: 10 x 21 inches
This highly compressable down-filled double sleeping bag is ideal if you don’t want to compromise on luxury when car camping or backpacking.
At a weight of 4lb 8 it’s one of the lightest bags on this list, but still offers exceptional warmth offering comfort down to temperatures of 15F overnight, making it the best luxury warm option for two people when you want to share a sleeping bag. It also features a soft lining and water-repellant coating and will stand up to all but the coldest winters.
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The Best Double Sleeping Pads
7. DoD Soto Double Sleeping Pad | Luxe Memory Foam Self-Inflating Camp Mattress
- R-value: 8.3 (excellent insulation for all four seasons)
- Price: $319 / $369 (Medium / Large)
- Dimensions: 82 x 45 x 4 (Medium) or 82 x 54 x 4 (Large)
- Weight: 13.9lb (Medium) or 16.5lb (Large)
This self-inflating memory foam mattress will help you sleep like a baby on your next car camping trip. The pad self-inflates to 70% max firmness, which provides a plush, soft bed.
If you like a soft bed, you can stop there. Or if you prefer a firm mattress, use the pillow-pump to top it up.
Included with the camp mattress are a cotton sheet, pillow, pillow cover, and carry bag.
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8. Seat To Summit Comfort Deluxe | A Double Camping Mattress Like Your Bed At Home
- R-value: 6.5 (well-insulated for all four seasons)
- Price: $330
- Dimensions: 51 x 79 x 4
- Weight: 9lb 13oz
This Sea To Summit double camping mattress is a luxurious double sleeping pad option – definitely more of a mattress than a pad. It’s very comfortable to sleep on and features plush foam and a 30D stretch knit fabric on the upper surface for a warm feeling when it’s cool and cool feeling when it’s hot.
This self-inflating camping mattress is well insulated and designed to keep you warm and well elevated off the ground when camping in all four seasons, and is quiet to lie on and when you move around during the night.
The flip-over multi-function valve makes packing up the mat relatively easy – it prevents air from being drawn back into the mat as you roll it up.
9. Exped Synmat Duo | Best Lightweight Double Sleeping Pad For Backpacking
- R-value: 4.8 (good for cold weather)
- Price: $250
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 51.2/40.6 (long wide), 72 x 41.3/32.3 inches (regular), 2.8 inches thick
- Weight: 4 lbs 5.7 oz (long wide), 3 lbs 1.4 oz (regular)
This Exped double sleeping air pad is specifically built for two people using a lightweight design that offers good insulation against the cold, hard ground. This pad uses microfiber insulation, which is laminated to the top and bottom, providing lightweight, efficient 4-season warmth.
A great feature of this sleeping pad is that each half fills separately with a separate valve, so you’re less likely to disturb your partner’s sleep when you move around.
The sleeping pad includes a pumpbag for inflation (weight: 2.1 oz.), a stuff sack for protection during transportation, and a repair kit with adhesive and fabric patches. Unlike the more luxurious mattress-style camping pads in this list, this lightweight double sleeping pad tapers so it’s narrower at the foot end.
Double sleeping bags and pads buyer’s guide
As well as being less restrictive than sleeping in separate sleeping bags, another advantage of sharing a two-person couples sleeping bag with your partner is that many of the available 2-person sleeping bag options are lightweight compared to the combined weight when you each need to sleep in separate individual bags, which could be particularly useful on backpacking trips when you’re trying to travel light.
Even if you are going camping alone, perhaps you just want that extra wide sleeping bag to give you more comfort and room to stretch out at night (or perhaps you have a canine companion who likes to snuggle…).
If you are not carrying your sleeping bag and camping gear very far, for example, car camping, using a roof top car tent or sleeping on the back of a truck, then perhaps a double sleeping bag is a great option for you to have a more luxurious experience and better night’s sleep on your camping trips.
Choosing a double sleeping bag for camping
Here are the key features to consider when buying a two-person sleeping bag for camping.
Sleeping bag insulation material and temperature rating
What seasons are the sleeping bag designed to be used in (for example, 3-season sleeping bags are not intended for use in cold winters, but 4-season bags are), and what temperature is the sleeping bag rated for in order to most people sleep comfortably?
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This information is, however, only guidance as we are all different in terms of how warm or cold we tend to sleep comfortably at, and it depends on other factors such as how warm the clothes you’re sleeping in are, and if you are sleeping on a sleeping pad or mattress, which keep you off the cold ground.
Sleeping bags are generally insulated with either down or synthetic fill.
Down sleeping bags tend to be more lightweight but need to be enclosed in material that minimizes its exposure to moisture as the feathers can get saturated and do not insulate as well when wet.
Synthetic sleeping bags can be made with recycled materials and have the advantage over down in that they are more efficient at insulating when wet.
However, synthetic sleeping bags don’t ‘loft up’ as well as down, and therefore generally don’t compress down as small as down alternatives.
Sleeping bag weight and portability
If you are planning to take your double sleeping bag backpacking or hiking, then weight and size (when packed in your backpack) can be important – the lighter the better when you have to carry it everywhere!
However, lightweight sleeping bags, and especially double sleeping bags, are usually more expensive than heavier options, so if you intend to be doing more car camping and not hiking places with your sleeping gear then this is less of a concern.
While we’re on the subject of car camping, if you’re thinking about what to bring on a road trip, check out our adventure road trip essentials checklist, which includes a full packing list for what to take with you (the link opens in a new tab).
Sleeping bag shape, overall width and length, zips and extra features
Most double sleeping bags are rectangular in shape, although some taper towards the feet end.
This taper is not normally as drastic as the solo ‘mummy’ style sleeping bags which can have a very narrow width when you get to the foot area.
It’s also helpful to keep an eye out for extra features such as zips on both sides, and a hood to hold pillows in place, if you and your sleeping partner will find these helpful and convenient to have on your 2 person sleeping bag.
Does your adventure dog need a dog sleeping bag for camping with you?
Don’t forget the adventure dog when you’re shopping for sleeping bags!!
If you are going hiking or camping with your dog and need a warm place for them to sleep, consider getting them their own dog sleeping bag – no, really.
Our dog Kepler loves his dog sleeping bag so much that he sleeps in it every night, whether he’s in his crate when he’s at home, on the road in our camper van or out camping with us – so it was definitely worth the investment.
Plus, it’s very cute to see your adventure dog snuggled up in a sleeping bag for a post-hike nap 🙂
Choosing a double sleeping pads (or mattress) for camping
Many double sleeping pads are now more mattress-like rather than simply being air mattresses, with self-inflating features and made using foams as well as relying on air to pump up the internal volume to get a firm, yet comfortable, pad to sleep on.
Here are the key features to consider when choosing a double sleeping pad or mattress for camping.
Sleeping pad insulation and R-rating
An R-value rating represents a sleeping pad’s ability to resist heat loss – the higher the rating the better and therefore higher-rated pads are better suited for cold weather camping.
The rating also tends to relate to the height off the ground of the sleeping pad, which can be up to 5 or 6 inches.
Foam or air sleeping pads, manual or self-inflating?
Air sleeping pads tend to be the most lightweight and best suited to hiking and backpacking, however the smaller and lighter they are the more expensive they get!
Self-inflating foam pads contain expandable open-cell foam, and inflate with air as well as due to the decompression of the foam once the pad is unfolded and removed from its bag.
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They’re more durable than air pads and offer great insulation from cold ground, and can be pretty luxurious when camping – although they are heavier than air sleeping pads.
You can also get closed cell sleeping pads, however because they tend to be bulky and not as comfortable as air or foam self-inflating sleeping pads, we haven’t included any in this gear list.
Sleeping pad compatibility with double sleeping bags
There’s sometimes an advantage in buying the same brand sleeping pad as your sleeping bag, as many sleeping bags come with attachment points to secure the sleeping pad and prevent the bag from sliding off in the night.
For more advice on what to bring camping, including a full camping checklist read this post next (opens in a new tab).
I hope that this post has helped you find the best two-person sleeping bag for you, together with a suitable double sleeping mat for your needs.
If you’re also looking at camping tents, particularly for lightweight 2-person backpacking and hiking tents, read this post next, and follow this link for more advice on what to bring camping, including a full camping checklist.
Great list, thanks!
You’re welcome!!
I love the idea of these for camping with my wife!! The Big Agnes one looks great 👍🏼 Thank you!
They’re such a great way to stay warm with a loved one!! 🙂 Have a great camping trip!
-Alastair