Connectable sleeping bag - How to make a double sleeping bag from two sleeping bags
Connectable sleeping bag - When is a double sleeping bag really worth it?
Anyone who camps together knows the feeling: as soon as it gets cooler at night, you automatically huddle closer together. That's exactly what connectable sleeping bags are for. Two single sleeping bags can be easily joined together to create one large double sleeping bag – ideal for couples and families.
But what should you look out for when buying one? And is a zip-around sleeping bag always the best choice?
What does "connectable" mean?
A connectable sleeping bag can be zipped together with a second, identical sleeping bag. You will need:
- a sleeping bag with left zipper
- a sleeping bag with right zipper
Both sleeping bags are joined together along the long side to create a large double sleeping bag.
The advantages of a connectable sleeping bag
More freedom of movement
Many people find a double sleeping bag significantly more comfortable. You can move more freely and feel less confined than in two single mummy sleeping bags.
Flexible use
The biggest advantage over a classic double sleeping bag:
- Traveling alone → Single sleeping bag
- For two people → Double sleeping bag
This way you don't have to commit to anything and are flexibly equipped for every tour.
Who would benefit from a zip-together sleeping bag?
A zip-together sleeping bag is particularly suitable for:
- Camping couples
- Vanlife and campers
- Families with small children
- Overnight stays in mountain huts
- Caravan and motorhome travel
For demanding trekking tours, alpine expeditions or winter tours, two individual mummy sleeping bags are often the better choice, as they offer higher thermal performance and lower weight.
Which sleeping bags can be zipped together?
Basically:
Only identical models with left and right zippers can be connected together.
This ensures both sleeping bags close cleanly and offer the best possible comfort.
At Grüezi bag® you'll find various connectable models – from lightweight blanket sleeping bags to comfortable camping sleeping bags. Some models can also be opened up and used entirely as blankets, making them particularly versatile.
This is how pairing works
Connecting is straightforward:
- Open both sleeping bags completely.
- Connect only the long sides together: bottom to bottom, top to top.
- Close the zippers from bottom to bottom and top to top.
Within seconds, a large sleeping bag for two people is created.
Conclusion
A zip-together sleeping bag combines the flexibility of a single sleeping bag with the comfort of a double sleeping bag. Those who frequently camp as a couple or travel with family benefit from more space, a comfortable sleeping climate, and versatile use.
Many Grüezi bag® camping sleeping bags can be zipped together. When buying, simply make sure to choose one sleeping bag with a left-hand zipper and one with a right-hand zipper – then nothing will stand in the way of cozy nights for two.
Here you will find our connectable sleeping bag models from Grüezi bag ®
