Sleeping comfortably in a van, campervan, rooftop tent and while camping
Being on the go, discovering new places, and still waking up refreshed: Grüezi bag® vanlife and camper sleeping bags combine plenty of freedom of movement with a pleasantly balanced sleeping climate. Depending on the model, they are suitable for mild summer nights, the transitional seasons, or cooler nights in motorhomes, campers, rooftop tents, caravans, and tents.
Especially in vehicles, condensation can form due to breathing, temperature fluctuations, and limited ventilation. The wool content in DownWool® 2.0 and AlmWolle can absorb moisture, thus promoting a pleasantly dry and balanced sleeping environment.
In addition to comfortable blanket-style sleeping bags, this collection also includes camping blankets, duvets, and a compact travel pillow. This allows you to create a sleeping system that perfectly suits your vehicle, available space, and personal warmth preferences.
Which vanlife sleeping bag is right for you?
The most important factors are the expected nighttime temperatures, your personal sensitivity to cold, and the desired freedom of movement. The following overview will help you with your selection.
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Model |
Ideal for |
Temperature reading |
Size |
Weight |
Peculiarity |
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DownWool® 2.0 Summer Comfort |
Summer, spring, camping, van life and travel |
Limit 2°C |
225 × 80cm |
about 950g |
Lightweight, compact, connectable and usable as a ceiling |
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Wool Camp Comfort |
Summer, transitional seasons, camping and damp locations |
Limit 4°C |
225 × 80cm |
about 1.360g |
Alpine wool insulation and comfortable blanket shape |
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Wool Camp Comfort XXL |
Camping, caravans and sleepers with high space requirements |
Limit 4°C |
225 × 95cm |
about 1.600g |
Extra wide and usable as a 190cm wide blanket when opened |
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DownWool® 2.0 Subzero Comfort |
Cooler nights, spring, autumn and winter camping |
Limit −10°C |
225 × 80cm |
about 1.350g |
More heat reserve and still usable as a blanket |
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DownWool® 2.0 Two-in-One Comfort |
Changing temperatures and longer camping trips |
Warmer side: 6–13°C |
200 × 80cm |
about 1.700g |
Reversible sleeping bag with differently insulated sides |
The Summer Comfort, Wolle Camp Comfort, Wolle Camp Comfort XXL, and Subzero Comfort ratings specify their maximum temperature. The Two-in-One Comfort rating provides usage recommendations for the differently insulated sides. Personal comfort depends on factors such as sensitivity to cold, sleeping surface, clothing, and the conditions inside the vehicle.
Camper sleeping bags in detail
DownWool® 2.0 Summer Comfort, lightweight and versatile
The DownWool® 2.0 Summer Comfort is suitable for van life, camping, travel, and nights from late spring to early autumn. Its rectangular shape offers more freedom of movement than a close-fitting mummy sleeping bag and is also comfortable for side sleepers.
Weighing approximately 950g and with a compressed volume of around 5,5 liters, it can be stored in a relatively space-saving manner. This is particularly helpful when storage space is limited in the camper, roof tent, or luggage.
The Summer Comfort is right for you if you:
- If you are looking for a lightweight camper sleeping bag,
- prefers a lot of freedom of movement,
- if you also want to use the sleeping bag as a blanket
- You are mostly on the road from spring to autumn.
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Wool Camp Comfort, for camping and damp conditions
The Wolle Camp Comfort is a spacious blanket-style sleeping bag with AlmWolle insulation. Wool can absorb moisture, thus promoting a balanced sleeping climate. This is particularly helpful in vans, motorhomes, or rooftop tents where condensation forms overnight.
The sleeping bag measures 225 x 80 cm, can be zipped together, and when fully opened, can be used as a 160 cm wide blanket. It is particularly suitable for camping in summer and during the transitional seasons.
The Wolle Camp Comfort is right for you if you:
- prefer a sleeping bag with wool insulation,
- often spend the night in a camper or near water
- If you are looking for a connectable blanket sleeping bag,
- You value a comfortable fit.
Wool Camp Comfort XXL, extra space
The Wolle Camp Comfort XXL, with a width of 95cm, offers exceptional freedom of movement. It is ideal for people who frequently toss and turn at night, prefer to sleep on their side, or feel confined in narrower sleeping bags.
When opened, it creates a blanket approximately 190cm wide. Two matching sleeping bags with left and right zippers can be connected together.
The Wolle Camp Comfort XXL is right for you if you:
- If you want an extra-wide camper sleeping bag,
- More space is more important than minimal weight,
- if you also want to use the sleeping bag as a large blanket
- If you want to couple two sleeping bags together.
DownWool® 2.0 Subzero Comfort, for cooler nights
The DownWool® 2.0 Subzero Comfort is designed for nights when a summer sleeping bag doesn't provide enough warmth. With a limit temperature of -10°C, it's suitable for camping, caravanning, and van life in cooler conditions from spring to autumn, and depending on usage, also in winter.
Despite the increased warmth, the comfortable rectangular shape is retained. The sleeping bag can be zipped together and, when opened, used as a 160cm wide blanket.
The Subzero Comfort is right for you if you:
- even if you sleep in the vehicle on cold nights,
- more warmth is needed than with a summer sleeping bag,
- you do not want to forgo the freedom of movement of a ceiling shape,
- You are looking for a versatile sleeping bag for multiple seasons.
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DownWool® 2.0 Two-in-One Comfort, simply turn over
The DownWool® 2.0 Two-in-One Comfort has two differently insulated sides. In cooler conditions, the DownWool® side is turned upwards. On milder nights, the lighter side can be used as the top.
This makes the reversible sleeping bag particularly suitable for longer journeys, changing climates, and camping trips where nighttime temperatures can vary significantly. The cotton lining provides a familiar, soft feel against the skin.
The Two-in-One Comfort is right for you if you:
- you travel in different climate zones,
- you don't want to take multiple sleeping bags with you.
- prefer a soft cotton lining,
- You are looking for a form that can be coupled and used as a blanket.
View DownWool® 2.0 Two-in-One Comfort
Sleeping bag, camping blanket or duvet?
In a van or campervan, a classic sleeping bag isn't always necessary. The best solution depends on your sleeping location, the temperatures, and your personal comfort requirements.
Blanket sleeping bag – flexible and all-round protection
A rectangular sleeping bag completely encloses the body but offers significantly more space than a mummy-style sleeping bag. It can be opened and used as a blanket if needed. Many models can also be connected to a second sleeping bag.
Camping blanket – quickly accessible
A camping blanket is suitable for covering yourself in a camper, for use on a camping chair, as an extra layer of warmth, or for mild nights. The WellhealthBlanket Wool and the warmer WellhealthBlanket Wool Deluxe can also be closed with snap fasteners to create a simple sleeping bag.
View WellhealthBlanket Wool | View WellhealthBlanket Wool Deluxe
Outdoor duvet, sleep like at home
The Wellhealth Comforter is a wool-insulated duvet for campers, motorhomes, and home use. It can be used alone or with a matching duvet cover.
DownWool® Dreams duvets are an alternative for permanently installed sleeping areas in motorhomes or caravans. Depending on the desired warmth level, summer and all-season versions are available.
View Wellhealth Comforter | Discover all duvets
Travel pillow – compact comfort for head and neck
The SleepWool Travel Pillow complements the sleeping area in vans, roof tents, or motorhomes. The amount of filling can be adjusted, allowing the pillow's height to be tailored to the preferred sleeping position.
DownWool® or AlmWolle – which insulation suits you best?
DownWool® 2.0 – lightweight and compact
DownWool® 2.0 combines 70% down with 30% wool . The down provides warmth while remaining lightweight and packable. The wool absorbs moisture and promotes a balanced sleeping climate.
DownWool® is particularly suitable if you frequently transport your sleeping bag and want to combine warmth, low weight and small pack size.
AlmWolle – comfortable in high humidity
AlmWolle is particularly suitable for applications where humidity and condensation can occur regularly. Wool can absorb and release moisture without immediately feeling damp.
Wool-insulated sleeping bags and blankets are therefore a good choice for van life, camping by lakes and rivers, boats, and campsites with frequently changing temperatures.
Why this blanket shape is particularly comfortable when camping
Minimal weight is often less important in a vehicle than on a trekking tour. Instead, freedom of movement, versatility, and a familiar sleeping experience become more crucial. A rectangular sleeping bag offers room to turn over and sleep on your side.
When it gets warmer, it can be opened and used like a normal blanket. When it gets cooler, the zipper is closed so that less heat escapes from the sides.
Compare mummy sleeping bag and rectangular sleeping bag
Connect two sleeping bags together
Many Grüezi bag® blanket sleeping bags are available in a version with a left-hand and a version with a right-hand zipper. Two matching versions can be combined to create a double sleeping bag.
It should be noted that more heat can escape through the larger neck opening than with two individually closed sleeping bags. The movements of the sleeping partner may also be more noticeable. For many couples, therefore, shared sleeping comfort is more important than maximum warmth when coupling sleeping bags.
Learn more about connectable sleeping bags
What does the temperature reading mean?
Standard-tested sleeping bags have various temperature ratings. The limit temperature makes it easier to compare different models. However, for practical selection, you should focus on the comfort rating and your personal sensitivity to cold.
Inside a vehicle, factors such as outside temperature, vehicle insulation, mattress, drafts, humidity, clothing, and one's own physical condition all influence the perception of warmth. Those sensitive to cold should plan for extra warmth.
Comfort and limit temperatures explained in an easy-to-understand way
Frequently asked questions about sleeping bags for van life and camping
Which sleeping bag is suitable for summer use in a campervan?
For mild to cool summer nights, the DownWool® 2.0 Summer Comfort or the Wool Camp Comfort are suitable, depending on your personal sensitivity to cold. Those who mainly travel in very mild temperatures may prefer a camping or bed blanket.
Which sleeping bag is suitable for spring and autumn?
The Two-in-One Comfort offers a flexible solution for fluctuating temperatures. On significantly cooler nights, the DownWool® 2.0 Subzero Comfort provides a greater warmth reserve.
Is a wider sleeping bag less warm?
A larger interior space needs to be warmed up first. At the same time, a sleeping bag shouldn't fit so tightly that the insulation is compressed by the body. Therefore, a cut that offers sufficient freedom of movement but isn't unnecessarily large is crucial.
Do I need a sleeping mat in the van?
In a solid bed, the mattress provides insulation from below. However, in a rooftop tent, on a camping cot, or on a thin vehicle mattress, sufficient insulation is essential. Otherwise, even with a warm sleeping bag, you may still feel the cold from below.
Can I use a blanket sleeping bag as a regular blanket?
Yes. The sleeping bags presented here can be fully opened and used as a blanket. The exact width varies depending on the model.
Which size fits my height?
The sleeping bag should be long enough, but shouldn't have an unnecessarily large amount of empty space inside. In addition to your height, consider your build and how much freedom of movement you prefer while sleeping.
Finding the right sleeping bag size
Can I get personal advice?
Yes. Temperature, vehicle, sleeping surface, body size, and personal sensitivity to cold all play a role in the selection. The Grüezi bag® team will be happy to help you find the right sleeping bag or blanket for your trip.
Also check out our complete sleeping bag overview or camping sleeping bags for other uses.
