Sleeping Bags & Mats
Discover sleeping bags and sleeping mats for camping, trekking and nights outdoors. Depending on the model, different fillings, materials, dimensions and features provide warmth, sleeping comfort and a suitable pack size. This helps you find the sleeping gear that suits your trip and the expected conditions.
Which sleeping gear is right for your trip?
Whether you're camping, trekking or heading out on a mountain tour, intended use, temperatures, weight and pack size all play an important role when choosing a sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Depending on your trip, filling material, sleeping bag shape and insulation performance can also be important. VAUDE offers sleeping bags and for different outdoor activities and conditions.
Which sleeping bag is right for your trip?
When choosing a sleeping bag, you should pay particular attention to its specified temperature range. Depending on the model, VAUDE sleeping bags also vary in filling, weight, pack size, fit and features. For trekking trips where you carry your own gear, low weight and a compact pack size can be particularly important. For camping, other factors such as space and sleeping comfort may be more important.
Down or synthetic sleeping bag?
and have different characteristics. Down fillings can offer a good balance of warmth, weight and pack size. Synthetic fillings can be particularly useful when damp conditions are expected. Which filling is suitable for you depends on your trip, the expected conditions and your personal requirements.
The filling material alone should not determine your choice. Always consider the temperature ratings of the respective sleeping bag as well as its weight, pack size and other product features.
Sleeping bags for adults and children
Depending on the range, VAUDE offers sleeping bags in different sizes and designs for adults and children. For children's sleeping bags, choosing a suitable size and considering the temperature ranges specified for the respective model are particularly important. Features and functions vary by product. Detailed information can be found on the respective product page.
Which sleeping mat is right for camping and trekking?
A sleeping mat not only provides a cushioned surface to sleep on, but also contributes to insulation from the ground. Which sleeping mat is right for your trip depends on factors such as the expected temperatures, desired sleeping comfort, weight and pack size.
For trekking or bikepacking, low weight and a compact pack size can be particularly relevant. For camping, greater sleeping comfort may be more important. Dimensions, weight, pack size, construction and other features of the respective sleeping mat can be found in the product information.
What does the R-value of a sleeping mat mean?
The R-value describes a sleeping mat's thermal resistance and helps indicate its insulation performance. In general, a higher R-value means greater insulation from the ground. Check the respective product information to determine which sleeping mat is suitable for the temperatures you expect and your intended use.
Bivy bags for trips and nights outdoors
Depending on your trip and intended use, a bivy bag can also be part of your outdoor gear. VAUDE vary by model in terms of material, weight, pack size and features. Details about the features of a particular bivy bag and its intended use can be found on the respective product page.
VAUDE sleeping bags and sleeping mats: materials and features
VAUDE sleeping bags and sleeping mats vary by model in terms of materials, construction and features. Selected products use certified renewable or recycled materials. Selected products meet the criteria of the Green Shape Standard. Details of the materials, features and standards that apply to a particular product can be found on the respective product page.
Frequently asked questions about sleeping bags and sleeping mats
Which sleeping bag do I need for which temperature?
Use the temperature ratings of the respective sleeping bag as a guide and consider the conditions expected on your trip. How warm or cold a person feels can vary. In addition to the outside temperature, your sleeping mat, clothing and individual requirements should therefore also be considered when making your choice.
Which is better: down or synthetic?
That depends on the intended use. Down fillings can offer advantages in terms of weight and pack size, while synthetic fillings can be useful for trips in damper conditions. Also compare the temperature ratings, weight and pack size of the respective model.
Which sleeping mat is suitable for trekking?
For trekking trips, weight, pack size, sleeping comfort and insulation performance can be particularly important selection criteria. The right combination depends on your trip, the season and the expected conditions.
Why is the R-value of a sleeping mat important?
The R-value helps indicate the level of insulation from the ground. In general, the higher the R-value, the greater the mat's thermal resistance. When making your choice, also consider the conditions of your trip and the information provided for the respective model.
Do I need a sleeping mat as well as a sleeping bag?
A sleeping mat provides a cushioned sleeping surface and insulation from the ground. Sleeping bags and sleeping mats therefore serve different purposes and can be combined to create sleeping gear suited to the expected conditions.