Budget
Decathlon Forclaz MT500 5 °C sleeping bag
Synthetic fill, comfort 5 °C, limit 0 °C, ~1,050–1,200 g (size L)
≈ €60–80
Buy at Decathlon affiliate link
Rab Ascent 500 (down)
≈ €250–350
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC, SE, DE500 g of 650-fill hydrophobic down, comfort 1 °C, limit −5 °C. Very compressible. Keep it dry: down loses its warmth when wet.
- Key specs
- 500 g 650-fill hydrophobic duck down, comfort 1 °C, limit −5 °C.
- Why we picked it
- Top warmth-to-weight.
- Trade-offs
- Down loses warmth when wet.
- Brand
- UK (Rab, 1981)
- Where to buy
- Amazon
Part of L1: 72-hour emergency kit.
Some links are affiliate links. No sponsored placements. Prices are approximate. Reviewed 19 October 2026.
Other options for sleeping bag
Mid
Snugpak Softie / Basecamp series
Synthetic fill, made in the UK
≈ €90–150
Buy at Amazon affiliate link