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Many people prefer the feel and insulation of fleece in a sleeping bag - the pluses are that they are good for insulation, but don't have the restrictive feeling and inability to move that you get with a mummy bag. The downside is that they are often heavier and difficult to squish down into a small area, because fleece lining can make the bag bulkier. If you're not going to be hiking around, though, they make a great sleeping bag for staying at the campsite.
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Columbia Bugaboo Rectangular Fleece Sleeping Bag - This is a pretty good quality bag, with both outer and inner bags. It can be used as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and it weighs about 4 pounds. It's got three different layers that can be unzipped apart from each other, which makes it great for areas where the temperature can vary a bit - if it ends up being hot, just take off one of the layers. If it's cold, put it back on. It costs around $80 and is available online here. |
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Portable Fleece Sleeping Bags - These are designed to be rolled up either on the top of a backpack or in a little carrier bag. They're pretty cheap, only about $27, so they may not be what you want if you're going camping frequently - but for a one time deal, they are a low-priced way to get a pretty light sleeping bag. They are available online here. |
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Cocoon Outdoor Fleece Blanket / Sleeping Bag - This is sort of a combination blanket/sleeping bag with fleece lining. You can unzip it and use it like a blanket or zip it together and use it like a sleeping bag. The one big downside is that it's not going to work with very low temperatures - it only is usable down to 55 degrees or so Fahrenheit. Good for a cool night, but you'll need something else if the temperature gets really low. You can get it here online for about $80. |
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Kids Fleece Sleeping Bags - This is a youth sleeping bag made for kids - it's probably better for sleepovers than actual camping, however, because it's on the cheap side - only about $20. It's available online here. |
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