Best Summer Mummy Sleeping Bags

As for mummies, the sleeping bag by the brand Easy Camp is quite affordable, making it attractive for beginner travelers and seasoned trekkers on a budget. Despite being wallet-friendly, the model offers a lightweight design, weighing just over 900 grams, and balanced temperature characteristics.

The Easy Camp Cosmos is positioned as a two-season model. It is recommended for use in the summer, as well as late spring or early fall. This is affirmed by the temperature rating: men can expect a comfortable night's sleep in the sleeping bag at air temperatures not below +8°C, and women at +12°C.

The outer layer and inner lining of the mummy are made of polyester. The insulation is also synthetic, consisting of a single layer of polyester fiber with a density of 150 g/m², which is quite sufficient for warm weather solutions. The sleeping bag measures 210x75x50 cm, making it suitable for travelers up to 190 cm tall. The transportation case offered is a regular cover — without compression, and in such packaging, its volume is an acceptable 11 liters (34x18x18 cm) for most campers.

In addition to standard equipment with drying loops, a thermal valve, and anti-snagging protection, it is worth noting the presence of a double zipper. It will help ensure additional ventilation in the foot area on hot nights.

Easy Camp Cosmos is an interesting sleeping bag if you need a summer model without overpaying.

Turbat's mummy sleeping bag is in the mid-price category. The model is notable for having combined insulation TTLoft Wool Insulation: it consists of 30% wool and 70% polyester. Thanks to this, Turbat Tourer Summer 185 partly replicates the advantages of expensive down analogs — it is lightweight (910 grams without the cover and 1.01 kg with it) and quite warm.

A carefree night in the wild is ensured for users when temperatures drop to +7 to +11 degrees Celsius. Those who feel the cold, beginner tourists, and women should aim for the upper limit of this range. Men can use the model even during the warm mid-seasons — late spring and early autumn. Notably, a padded zipper is provided for wind protection, and on hot summer nights, a separate foot zipper will certainly come in handy.

The mummy is optimal for hiking and cycling tours, further confirmed by its compact dimensions when folded — 30x18x18 cm or less than 10 liters in volume. Both the outer layer and lining are made of polyester, featuring fabric from the Japanese manufacturer Toray.

The width of the sleeping area at the shoulders is a standard 80 cm, and despite the narrowing at the feet (to 50 cm), there is declared to be increased space for feet (footbox). The functional included cover, lined with microfleece, can be turned inside out and used as a pillow to enhance comfort in use.

Turbat Tourer Summer 185 is a comfortable and practical summer sleeping bag. Also available is an extended version for heights up to 195 cm.

The 2023 debut release from Highlander is a mid-price sleeping bag suitable for both summer and mid-season. In the brand's Phoenix line, the Spark 150 4 model is the lightest solution (weighing 1.1 kg) recommended for hiking and cycling tours.

Its size of 210x80x50 cm makes it suitable for users of various builds and heights (up to 190 cm). A compression sack will help find place for the sleeping bag even in relatively small hiking backpacks. Even without compression, the model's volume is a moderate 14 liters.

Outside, Highlander Phoenix Spark 150 4 is protected by polyester Oxford fabric with RipStop weave. The inner lining is made of durable polycotton: the manufacturer claims overnight stays in it even with shoes on.

The role of insulation is assigned to QFX Spiral material, a variant of holofiber. Along with additional features like a thermal collar and a snake valve, the model is ready not only for summer weather surprises. Thus, men should not be hindered by drops in temperature down to +4°C, and women down to +8°C. Consequently, the mummy may come in handy even mid-October or late April.

Bonuses of Highlander Phoenix Spark 150 4 include an internal pocket, anti-snagging protection, and loops for hanging the sleeping bag to dry. The model is worth considering for those looking for a warm yet lightweight mummy.

The Vango sleeping bag is portrayed as an exclusively summer model. The mummy is indeed ready for quite hot nights, as you can comfortably sleep here even when the air temperature is around +20°C. Additionally, it features a convenient double zipper for additional ventilation without fully opening.

Vango Nitestar Alpha 150 will not disappoint in cooler weather. For this occasion, there is a well-pulling hood and a thermal collar. The comfort temperature is +8°C, and the extreme comfort is at +4°C. Thus, male tourists can safely consider purchasing this sleeping bag for mid-season use. Any doubts regarding the reality of the declared temperature modes are dispelled by the fact that the manufacturer has conducted independent tests in accordance with EN 23537:2016 standards.

The outer layer of the sleeping bag is made of Polair Hex Shell material — a polyester fabric with the RipStop system and horizontal stitching, which prevents the insulation from shifting. The lining is also synthetic, soft, and easy to care for. The filling material used is Alpha insulation, which helps reduce heat loss, is voluminous enough but compresses well.

By default, its dimensions in a packed state are 36x20x20 cm or about 14.5 liters, but to make the model take up less space in the backpack, a compression sack is included.

For user convenience, there is an internal pocket, insulation and anti-snag zipper protection, drying loops. The sleeping bag is suitable for travelers of average build up to 190 cm, as its dimensions are 210x85x48 cm. Its drawbacks include the lack of coupling capability, and for ultralight hikers, the weight is not perfectly light at 1.3 kg. However, in general, Vango Nitestar Alpha 150 is a well-balanced choice for summer and mid-season from a well-reputed brand.

The summer sleeping bag from Pinguin is among the lightest and most compact market solutions. It weighs about 600 grams, perfectly suiting those who aim to minimize the weight of their camping gear. In terms of compactness when folded, the model also deserves only praise. When compressed in the sack, the sleeping bag will have dimensions of 18х12х12 cm, or about 2.5 liters, which is several times smaller than most competitors, comparable, for instance, with a thermos. Yes, and without compression, the volume is small — about 3.5 l (24х12х12 cm).

To ensure the model's lightness, the manufacturer used nylon fabric (outside is treated with a water-repellent DWR coating) and low-density BHB Micro insulation at 60g/m². As a result, it is better to use the sleeping bag in warm weather. Campers can expect a worry-free sleep at nightly temperature drops to 10 – 14 °C above zero. However, it should be noted that for those more prone to cold, such as girls, even the upper boundary of this range might prove uncomfortable.

The mummy comes in variations with both left and right zipper positions. Two such models can easily be combined into a single 2-person sleeping bag. Plus, there is more extensive compatibility across the brand's lineup, featuring similar insulation. Particular mention is made of the pocket, high-quality fittings (YKK zippers), and drying loops.

Pinguin Lite Mummy CCS 185 is an excellent choice for warm summers, as well as a Must-Have for ultralight and bike tourists.