An ultralight goosedown sleeping bag

Which lightweight down sleeping bag should I buy?

By Alex Guerrero

Our bestselling PipeDream range is our lightweight sleeping bag range for weight-conscious and space-starved adventurers. Ultralight backpacking? Long-distance backpacking? Chilly wild camp? PipeDream is the answer.

The PipeDream Overview

  1. What is the PipeDream Range and Why Do We Have It?
  2. What are the key features of the PipeDream sleeping bags?
  3. What are the differences between the PipeDream sleeping bags?

The PipeDream Range

pipedream sleeping bag

If you’re looking for weight-saving performance, the PipeDream sleeping bag range is our ultralight, down fill option. There’s no compromise between weight and warmth for fast and light adventures Available in 2, 3 and 4-season options, our warmest PipeDream bag is designed to be used up to a limit of a brisk -12˚C.

What are the key features of the PipeDream sleeping bags?

pipedream down sleeping bag

The PipeDream family is filled with light, lofty Responsible Down Standard (RDS) approved down. The RDS is a voluntary code of practice that was established in cooperation with animal welfare groups and the down industry. The down is PFC-free and DownTek™ hydrophobic for high performance in damp conditions.

They’re all made with a thermally efficient, tapered mummy shape. The PipeDream sleeping bags are all available in two lengths: regular (190cm) and long (210cm). You can choose between left-hand and right-hand zips.

What are the differences between the PipeDream sleeping bags?

pipedream down sleeping bag

Season Rating

Temperature Rating

Weight

Compressed Pack Size

PipeDream 200

2-season

7˚C sleep limit

545g

Reg - ⌀ 15 x 12cm / Long - ⌀ 16 x 12cm

PipeDream 400

3-season

-6˚C sleep limit

865g

Reg - ⌀ 19 x 14cm / Long - ⌀ 21 x 15cm

PipeDream 600

4-season

-12˚C sleep limit

1065g

Reg - ⌀21 x 18cm / Long - ⌀21 x 18cm

Sleeping Bags

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Regular / Left-Hand
Pipedream 400
Ultralight, 3-season sleeping bag: -6˚C limit, DownTek™ down fill
$299.99 $359.99

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Regular / Left
Pipedream 200
Ultralight, 2-season sleeping bag: 7˚C limit, DownTek™ down fill
$229.99 $259.99

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Regular / Nemo
Cloud Cover
Lightweight camping quilt. A versatile sleeping bag alternative: DownTek™ down fill
$169.99 $199.99

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Regular / Left
Cloud Peak 140
Technical, 1-season sleeping bag: 4°C limit, Thermolite® Ecomade fill
$84.99 $99.99

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Regular / Grey
Ultra 80
Ultralight, 2-season sleeping bag: 5°C limit, Primaloft® Gold fill
$189.99 $239.99

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Reef
Masson
Organic cotton sleeping bag liner for backpacking or travel
$27.49 $34.99

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Regular / Left
Pipedream 600
Ultralight, 4-season sleeping bag: -12˚C limit, DownTek™ down fill
$389.99 $459.99

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Regular / Left
Skyehigh 700
Lightweight, 4-season sleeping bag: -7°C limit, RDS-certified down fill
$249.99 $289.99

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Regular / Left
SkyeHigh 500
Lightweight, 3-season sleeping bag: -3°C limit, RDS-certified down fill
$209.99 $249.99

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Regular / Grey
Ultra 120
Ultralight, 3-season sleeping bag: 1°C limit, PrimaLoft® Gold fill
$229.99 $259.99

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Small
Lofting Bag
Lofting bag for sleeping bags: organic cotton bag that extends your sleeping bag's life
$9.99 $12.49

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