Oleg from Ukraine, Public Profile

This is probably the best beginner sleeping bag you can buy. I've used 3 other sleeping bags that I've borrowed from friends, and this Kelty bag outweighs them all by far. Sure, you can purchase other sleeping bags (mostly cheap polyester-filled bags) for cheaper on Amazon, but you won't be getting the quality and effectiveness of this reputable Kelty bag. Sure, you can purchase other down sleeping bags with higher fill power, but you'll be looking to spend around $250-300.

The Kelty Cosmic 20 keeps you warm at night while being super lightweight and also fluffy. Who doesn't love a fluffy sleeping bag? This bag only weighs 2lbs and 13 oz and can be stuffed to only 8 x 14 in.
So far I've only tested this bag in 50 degree weather. I normally sleep cold, but this bag kept me hot. In fact, it kept me a little too hot. One of the nights, I actually woke up fully drenched in sweat because I was so hot, but I don't really consider this as a Con since the bag is rated for 20 degrees. I ended up opening the bag and sleeping with my back directly against my sleeping pad with the sleeping bag as a blanket. I slept perfectly for the rest of the night. And I was only wearing a t-shirt and shorts.

Normally this bag sells for around $160 which is a decent price for a great sleeping bag. Again, comparable bags run in the range of $250-300. If you ever see this bag on sale I highly recommend that you get it!