Down Sleping BagsĀ is usually the best choice. The one thing to look for is the insulation type synthetic or down fill. The Down Sleeping Bags will have less weight for hiking or mountain climbing. The Down Sleeping Bags are warmer then synthetic because it traps more air in the bag and the down fill acts as a better insulator. The Down Sleeping Bags are more compact and take up less space where you can carry more things.