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We are new to camping and want to buy sleeping bags for everyone (2 adults and 2 children aged 4 and 6).

What weight should I buy? Not sure whether to get 2 or 3 tog? Don't want to be cold but then again if you get 3 tog will you be boiling over the summer? Imagine we will do most of our camping from may to september.

Should I go for a double bag or get singles that could zip if necessary?

What style is best - mummy or the normal square type ones?

What about my 4 year old. Can she go in an adult bag or should I get a childrens one?

Thanks very much for any help.

I would go for the higher tog rating as you can always unzip if to hot!! .

We have two coleman kingsize bags and zip them together yo have loads of room.

And I have 2 kids one of them3 and have bought a child size bag as he kept sliding inside adult one .

mummy ones r ok if you like to feel very snug!. We bought these when we first got into camping but when we got home form shop and tried out in lounge i had only been in it 5 mins and felt very clastraphobic!!! as whenever you roll over it goes with you.

We all have mummy sleeping bags (me, hubby and children aged almost 4 & 6). Halfords have a good offer on kids ones just now - £11 instead of £20. Bought my 3 year old one for out last trp and it kept her lovely and snug.

I wasn't so keen on my sleeping bag until I got an extension panel so that it's snug but roomy enough for me to move around.

Always go for the warmest ones. better to be a little hot and unzip a little than laying there shivering all night!

It can be pretty chilly laying on an airbed, so you may like to think about putting some insulation under the airbed, (a picnic rug or cardboard for example) can make a huge difference.

I prefer square style sleeping bags, my daughter likes her mummy style bag.

I agree with the other posts. A warmer sleeping bag can open out and be used as a duvet if it's too warm. But with a lighter one and you have to search around for extra layer of clothing in the early hours if it gets cool.