REASONS TO BUY
Lighter and more compact than two bags
Packs up easily
Customizable warmth levels
REASONS TO AVOID
Extra blanket feature may be annoying to some
Kelty Tru.Comfort 20 Doublewide Review
This is a great option for snuggling up with your partner in the outdoors
The extreme example of a bigger bag is a doublewide.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
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Our Verdict
ATTENTION SNUGGLERS: The days of zipping two bags together may be waning. The Kelty Tru.Comfort 20 Doublewide offers the option of one massive bag and the ability to customize it to your personal warmth preference, earning it our pick as the best two-person bag. The Tru.Comfort's features are meant to eliminate the problem of one person being too cold while the other is too hot. How well does it accomplish the task? We asked ourselves and others this same question and came up with some solid answers. One thing we immediately questioned was the price tag. Is buying one big bag for the same price as buying two worth it? If you enjoy sharing one bag, we think yes.
Editor's Note: We read through and updated this review on November 15, 2023, to ensure that we still stand by our findings after another round of fall testing and new product additions.
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| Awards |  Best Two-Person Model |  Best Overall Camping Sleeping Bag | Best 3-in-1 Versatility | Best Hooded Sleeping Bag |  Best Bang for the Buck |
| Price | $199.95 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $170 List $159.99 at Amazon | $130 List $129.99 at Amazon | $149 List $149.00 at REI | $44.79 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers |
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| Bottom Line | Beyond cozy for couples or starfish-sprawling solo sleepers, this model lives up to its name | Designed with cozy warmth and top quality in mind, this bag is best traditional camping bag on the market | This feature-laden model is versatile, cozy, and adaptable to varying temps | Small details allow this lightweight bag to show up big when it comes to warmth and comfort | If you are on a tight budget, this bag gets the job done and saves quite a bit of cash, with some drawbacks |
| Rating Categories | Kelty Tru.Comfort 2... | ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood | TETON Sports Polara... | REI Co-op Siesta Ho... | Coleman Brazos |
| Warmth (35%) | |||||
| Comfort (30%) | |||||
| Features (25%) | |||||
| Packed Size (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Kelty Tru.Comfort 2... | ALPS OutdoorZ Redwood | TETON Sports Polara... | REI Co-op Siesta Ho... | Coleman Brazos |
| Claimed Temperature Rating | 20 F | -10 F | 0 F | 20 F | 30 F |
| Measured Packed Weight | 8.8 lbs | 11.7 lbs | 8.0 lbs | 5.5 lbs (long) | 5.5 lbs |
| Style | 2-person | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Draft Tube | None | Full length | Full length | Full length | Full length |
| Neck Baffle | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Shell Material | 75D 210T high filament poly taffeta | Canvas | Taffeta | Recycled polyester (Bluesign approved) | Polyester |
| Lining Material | 75D 210T poly taffeta | 100% cotton | Inner bag: 100% Brushed Poly Flannel Outer bag: PolarLite Fleece |
Recycled polyester (Bluesign approved) | Tricot knit |
| Insulation | Cloudloft insulation | TechLoft | SuperLoft Elite hollow fiber | Synthetic | Polyester |
| Measured Size L x W | 90" X 60" | 80" X 38" | 82" X 36" | 72" x 32" | 75" X 33" |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
This sleeping bag is perfect for car or RV camping trips. It will work well in tents (two-person or larger), trailers, or any other place you want to hit the hay, provided there's enough space for a queen-sized bed. We were very interested and a little skeptical when we first took the Tru.Comfort out for a spin. Zipping two sleeping bags together isn't that hard, so why one big bag? In the end, we were more pleased than discouraged.
Performance Comparison
Three brothers in a row prove a point: this bag is large and comfortable.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
Warmth
We gave the Tru.Comfort decent scores for warmth. Its Cloudloft Insulation is thick and airy, and traps heat well. We spent a few nights in this bag — some alone, some with a companion — and felt its 20-degree rating held up well against nighttime temps in the mid-30s. We also like the bag's layering options. It can be challenging to find the right temperature for two people — the Tru.Comfort makes a valiant attempt to curb this problem with a large U-shaped zipper and built-in blankets for both sleepers.
The zipper allows users to fold back their half of the bag's top layer. The zipper is on the top of the bag, so when you peel the top layer back, the side edge of the bag is still intact. The zipper does not dip into the foot box, making sure that feet and toes remain covered. We feel this is a top-notch feature.
Additionally, permanently attached side blankets allow each user to quickly add or subtract an extra layer while within the bag. We like the idea of this feature, but the blanket tended to slip off our shoulders during the night. This became more than just an annoyance when temps were dropping, and we needed the blanket for warmth. In short, we feel these individual blankets should be wider.
Layers, including two separate, built-in blankets, give sleepers many individual options for warmth.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
We also slept in the Tru.Comfort alone to see if our warmth ratings would change. They did a little. Larger spaces require more body heat to maintain the same amount of warmth. We could feel more cold spots and measured a slight decrease in the warmth when sleeping solo.
Double the width doesn't equate to double the heat.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
Comfort
Measuring 60 inches across, the width of a queen-sized bed, the Tru.Comfort scored well in our comfort tests. Our results showed the bag has a decent amount of natural padding.
Additionally, this bag has a Poly-Taffeta lining that is very silky and comfortable. Even with two people, the bag is spacious enough to shift around at night without bothering your partner. Another feature is the bag's generous, tailored hood, which effectively holds pillows in place through the night. This is great. Nothing's worse than trying to find an escaping rogue pillow in the middle of the night.
The bag's large hood allows campers to tuck their pillows securely in place. The camper in the middle didn't take advantage and was looking for his pillow during the night.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
Features
Many of the top features of the Tru.Comfort contribute to its warmth and comfort, as mentioned above. First, the effective U-shaped zipper system that allows each person to temperature-regulate their own side of the bag. Second, the built-in extra blanket, another element that helps each person make some personalized adjustments. Third, the ample and effective hood that keeps wandering pillows at bay. Additionally, we like the option of completely unzipping and removing the entire top layer of the bag for warmer weather.
Overall, a lot of thought went into this bag's creation. As far as complaints, we have a big one and a smaller one. Big: The built-in blankets could be wider and made from a separate material, like flannel or synthetic fleece, that wouldn't slip off shoulders in the middle of the night. Small: The zipper design prevents the bag from unfolding entirely and being used as a blanket.
The zipper system doesn't allow the Tru.Comfort to fold completely like a blanket. It's a small drawback, and this bag wasn't intended to be exactly like other bags.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
Packed Sized
This is a double bag, so it's no surprise that it doesn't pack up small. What did you expect? That said, it's roughly the same dimensions as some single bags. This is a result of thinner and silkier lining and shell fabrics, which is great for packing up, but not so great if you happen to snag yourself on a tree branch. But if you take care of the Tru.Comfort, it will certainly keep you cozy in turn.
Should You Buy the Kelty Tru.Comfort 20 Doublewide?
We feel the Tru.Comfort has value for campers looking to save space, time, and weight, as well as camping partners who merely like the idea of one bag instead of two. Overall, we gave this bag high scores for warmth, comfort, and features. It is, without question, well-designed with many clever conveniences. The bag has a niche. Many people like the idea of grabbing one large, lighter, ready-made bag more than fumbling around to zip two bags together. For some, this is very appealing at any price point.
Good for everything from backyards to campgrounds, the Tru.Comfort is large enough, light enough, warm enough, and packs small enough to take just about anywhere.
Credit: Jason Wanlass
What Other Camping Sleeping Bags Should You Consider?
The other two-person bag we tested is the Nemo Jazz 30 Double. It's a really cozy option as well, but heavier and quite a bit more expensive. If you'd rather have your own sleeping universe, our favorite option is the Alps OutdoorZ Redwood. We also love the Teton Sports Polara 3-in-1 for its versatility, and the REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 is our favorite hooded option.
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Jason Wanlass
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