Kids sleeping bag

How old are the kids?

My grandkids have The North Face Tigger bags, which I bought when they turned 5. They are nice and warm and launder easily (important with children who still have occasional accidents at night). I strongly recommend them for kids under 10. The newer model (they have the old) is lighter, which is a bonus. The kids have used these at home for sleepovers, too, so they have gotten a lot more wear than just camping. Both bags are still in excellent shape and, surprisingly for a synthetic bag, seem to have all their original loft.

A year ago, I bought a close-out on the REI Sub-Kilo bags for my oldest grandson, who is now 10 and several years past the night-time accident problem. His 5-year-old brother is now using his Tigger. I would not buy a down bag for any child who has not gone at least a year, preferably longer, without accidents at night. I also bought one for his 8-year-old sister, but it is being held until she is older–she still has an accident every month or two. These bags, while too big now (I tied a cord around the excess), should last until they reach adulthood.

My son uses a North Face Tigger (68" & 2 lb, 1 oz.) that's rated to 20F (if he doesn't wiggle out). I agree that sleeping bags for kids aren't optimized for cost, weight…or stuffed volume.

Good luck!

I purchased a synthetic bag a few years back for my daughter. It was heavy a packs large. This year for Xmas I will be getting her a small 30 degree Western Mountaineering bag. Half the weigh and pack size but $$$

If your kids are on the tall side go for a womans bag, it will fit them much longer.

Thanks all. No accidents for these kids, so I am safe on that front. They are 5 (about to be 6) and 7. The woman's bag and tying off the bottom is a great idea. Never occurred to me. I may just get them the phantom. so nice and light!

you may consider a quilt. i could custom make smaller quilts with loops to stay on a pad, for about 30 degree rating, to last 3 seasons.

interested? i'll quote you a fair price. if you dont get it from me, talk to stormcrow or tim marshall or ron bell. any of these guys might be willing, as i am, to help out.
mike

I too gave up on what was available as a "childs" bag and went with a small bag for my son. Initially I purchased a Golite Adrenaline(2009)in a womens short but he wasn't going to have anything to do with a bag that said "womens" on the tag. He now has a short quilt (5' 6") which works very well since the girth is adjustable making is more versatile and something that he can grow into.

Another option is the WM Tamarack that fits to 5' and can be opened up as a quilt. It's a bit wide but has ample room for tossing and turning and 19oz.

For synthetics i have a Child's quilt already, Protege, but if you want down check out my Revelation, we could make a smaller one.

-Tim