But if you want a bag that’ll give you the freedom to camp year-round, with the comfort of 700-fill-power repurposed down, then you want “the one.”
If you’re spending the night in your backyard, or are a once-a-summer kind of camper, most sleeping bags will do the trick. But if you want a bag that’ll give you the freedom to camp year-round, with the comfort of 700-fill-power repurposed down, then you want “the one.” The North Face’s One Bag is a 3-in-1 system that can be altered depending on the climate—think of it like those zip-off pants that turn into both capris and shorts. For summer nights when temperatures stay above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, stick to the thinner outer layer; in higher altitudes, or shoulder seasons, use the removable middle layer. Double up with both layers, and you’ll be covered in temperatures as low as five degrees. With a color-coded system and zipper, transitioning the bag is easy as can be. You can even repurpose layers you don’t need as a fireside quilt, or extra padding beneath you.