About SleepingBag.com.au
Helping Australian adventurers sleep better under the stars since 2024
Our Story
SleepingBag.com.au was born from a simple frustration that many Australian campers share: finding reliable, unbiased information about sleeping bags designed for our unique conditions. Our founding team spent years shivering through cold alpine nights with inadequate gear and sweating through tropical camping trips in bags rated for conditions we would never encounter. We knew there had to be a better way.
What started as a personal mission to understand sleeping bag specifications, temperature ratings, and insulation technologies has evolved into Australia's most comprehensive sleeping bag resource. We have tested dozens of sleeping bags across every climate zone this beautiful country offers, from the humid rainforests of Far North Queensland to the freezing peaks of the Snowy Mountains, from the red desert nights of the Outback to the windswept shores of Tasmania's wilderness coast.
Our team combines decades of collective outdoor experience with a genuine passion for helping fellow adventurers. We understand the difference between a comfort rating and a lower limit rating. We know why hydrophobic down matters in some conditions but synthetic excels in others. We have learned these lessons the hard way, through countless nights under canvas and stars, so you do not have to make the same expensive mistakes we did.
We believe everyone deserves a good night's sleep, whether they are car camping at a family-friendly campground or pushing the limits on a solo alpine expedition. That is why we created our comparison tools and personalised quiz system. By understanding your specific camping style, typical conditions, and priorities, we can recommend sleeping bags that genuinely match your needs rather than pushing whatever product pays the highest commission.
Transparency matters to us. Yes, we participate in the Amazon Associates program, which means we earn small commissions when you purchase through our links. But we will never let affiliate relationships influence our recommendations. We recommend products because they are genuinely excellent choices for Australian campers, not because they offer higher payouts. Our credibility depends on your trust, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Today, SleepingBag.com.au serves thousands of Australian adventurers each month. We are proud to have helped families plan their first camping trips, assisted ultralight hikers in shaving grams from their pack weight, and guided mountaineers toward gear that keeps them safe in extreme conditions. Every message from a happy camper who found their perfect sleeping bag through our site reminds us why we do this work.
What We Stand For
Honest Recommendations
We only recommend products we would genuinely use ourselves. No paid placements, no biased rankings, just honest assessments based on real-world testing.
Australian Focus
Our advice is tailored specifically for Australian conditions and brands. We understand the unique challenges of camping across our diverse continent.
Community First
We are campers helping campers. Our goal is to build a community of well-equipped adventurers who share our love for Australia's wild places.
Meet Our Team
Sarah Mitchell
Outdoor Gear Specialist
With over 15 years of camping experience across Australia, Sarah leads our product testing and review process. She has a particular passion for ultralight backpacking.
James Crawford
Camping & Hiking Expert
James brings deep technical knowledge of insulation technologies and temperature rating systems. He has completed multiple extended treks including the Larapinta Trail.
Emily Chen
Adventure Travel Writer
Emily combines her travel writing background with hands-on camping experience. She specialises in family camping and making the outdoors accessible to beginners.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Sleeping Bag?
Let us help you discover the ideal sleeping bag for your next Australian adventure.