How Do Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings Work? || REI

With an understanding of how sleeping bag temperature ratings work, you’ll be able to pick a bag that will keep you warm and comfy on your next camping trip. In this video, Miranda explains the International Standards Organization (ISO) temperature ratings so you can find a sleeping bag that’s right for you.

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[tim]

Miranda, you’ve nailed another video perfectly. 10 out of 10!

[miroslavhoudek]

Well done, I got all the info I needed in 3 minutes

[CaveManGames]

Please explain what bags somebody could pick for extreme cold

[AfaanOromostock-]

So let's say I want to camp in a cold temperature like minus 20 do I get negative 40 bag or

[MarkAJ]

Does REI have a more packable sleeping bag? I looked at the Igneo and Magna but they're so bulky! Would like something lightweight that packs down small for backpacking. Thanks.

[nc]

Im just learning about this...wouldnt it be easier to just have one rating system then advise cold sleepers ( often women as suggestion) fall in a range and others may fall other part of range. Confusing why 2 diff rating systems.

[i.h]

i watched two times bu still dont understand. So if a sleeping bag says 15 F what does that actually mean? in 1:04 you explained about the higher number of 17 F Nd lower number of 3 F being the average temperatures for cold and warm sleepers to be comfortable in the bag. Im confused because 17, 15 and 3 degree F are all below waters freezing point. How could anyone be comfortable then?

[nellythedragon]

Just say it, women complain about the cold more than men. Just kidding . Nice video

[luftbild]

You heard it ladies: Identifing as a man could give you those extra degrees you need to survive.

[yokehuatgoh]

describing someone as a "cold" or "warm" sleeper is confusing. isn't it obvious, those terms are the main source of confusion. describing someone as a "cold" sleeper intuitively means they could tolerate sleeping at lower temperatures, which intuitively means that the lower temperature rating applies to them. so realistically, the terms you use, should switch to "cold tolerant" vs "cold intolerant" sleepers. so if women are "less cold tolerant" than men, the higher temperature rating would apply best to the lowest temperature women would feel comfortable in the bag. men are more "cold tolerant", so the lower temperature rating would apply best to the lowest temperature men would feel comfortable in the bag. i think if the right descriptors and terms were used in the first place, there would be no confusion on sleeping bag temperature ratings. IMO