Can I bring a sleeping bag on a road trip?

Yes. Sleeping bags are essential for road trips. No restrictions on transport.

• Sleeping bags fit in trunk or cargo area

• No weight or size restrictions for personal use

• Compress bags to save space

• Down vs synthetic: both allowed, no restrictions

• Some campgrounds have restrictions on sleeping outdoors (not in sleeping bags)

• Crossing state lines: no restrictions

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Official resource: No federal restrictions

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