Coleman White Water Sleeping Bag
For the person on your list who likes to ramble, whether they prefer backpacking or road trips, a comfortable, well-insulated sleeping bag is a slam dunk. Many of us, especially those of us old enough to have forgotten our wilder days, tend to forget how incredibly convenient a sleeping bag can be when it’s time to get some impromptu shuteye.
We all know how important sleep is to our everyday health. It’s far more important in a crisis scenario, when it’s also harder to get. That’s why we recommend a bag that is suited for cold weather. The Coleman White Water is an excellent bag, designed for 30-50°F temperatures, at a very good value.
At the fifty-dollar and under range, you won’t find a bag rated for -20 degrees, but a bag that insulated isn’t very practical for most people anyway. You’d almost never be able to use it without waking up drenched in sweat. A Mylar emergency blanket is a much cheaper option and very easy to carry if a cold weather SHTF scenario is what you’re concerned with.
This poly-filled bedroll by Coleman is one of the best-reviewed bags out there at a gift-friendly price range, great for hikers or car campers alike. There’s a zipper “plow” designed to prevent those annoying fabric snags. It’s comfortable, durable and will get the job done, whether you’re backcountry camping or road tripping across the country.