REI Co-op Radiant 20 Sleeping Bag – Kids'
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
REI Co-op Radiant 20 Sleeping Bag – Kids'
REI Co-op's current youth 20°F down-blend sleeping bag. Substitution disclosure: this dossier replaces the planned "REI Down Time 25 Kids'," which was cleared out in 2023 and is discontinued; the Radiant 20 Kids' is REI's current youth cold-weather bag as of 2026-09-20.
Identifiers & current-generation confirmation
- Brand / model: REI Co-op Radiant 20 Sleeping Bag – Kids'
- Current-generation confirmation (2026-09-20): Actively listed by REI at $169; current youth sleeping-bag lineup.
Lineage & current lineup (2023–2026)
- Substitution note: the REI Down Time 25 Kids' (25°F, 2 lb 2 oz, 600/650-fill down per conflicting sources, max user 66 in, legacy regular price $189) was cleared out at $46.83 in 2023 and is gone from REI's lineup. The Radiant 20 Kids' is its current successor slot: 20°F, down/synthetic blend, $169.
- Youth line context: the REI Kindercone 25 (25°F synthetic, adjustable length) sits alongside as the synthetic option.
Overview
A 20°F youth mummy bag using a down/synthetic blend — down where it counts for warmth-to-weight, synthetic in moisture-prone zones. Lighter than the old Down Time 25 (2.28 lb vs 2 lb 2 oz... note: slightly heavier on paper, but a lower temp rating). A genuine 3-season youth backpacking bag.
- Temp rating: 20°F / −7°C
- Weight: 2.28 lb / 1.03 kg
- Fill: down/synthetic blend (per REI's Radiant line conventions)
- Best for: youth backpackers on 3-season trips; kids who've outgrown the Kindercone's warmth
Price (2026-09-20)
- $169 observed (REI, 2026-09-20).
Box contents
- Bag + stuff sack + storage sack (REI standard — confirm on rei.com).
Warranty & support
- REI 1-year 100%-satisfaction guarantee.
Community verdict
Early but logical. The Radiant 20 Kids' inherits the Down Time 25's constituency: parents who wanted a real down bag for a kid without paying adult prices. The blend construction is the talking point — it answers the "down dies when wet" anxiety that kept parents in synthetics. No enthusiast review corpus yet; the purchase logic is REI's guarantee plus the spec sheet. Watch for long-term blend-durability reports.
Images
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Research footer
- Research date: 2026-09-20. All prices and claims dated 2026-09-20; re-verify live before purchase.
- Key sources: REI current listing ($169 observed); Down Time 25 predecessor data (2023 clearance $46.83, legacy $189).
Durability & warranty reality
Down-blend bags need the standard down care (see below); the synthetic zones should improve wet-weather resilience vs. pure down. REI's guarantee covers the fit/growth risk.
Yearly history
- 2023: Down Time 25 Kids' cleared out at $46.83 — end of that line.
- 2024–2026: Radiant 20 Kids' current; $169 observed 2026-09-20.
Comparisons (existing catalog rivals)
- REI Kindercone 25: The synthetic sibling — 25°F, adjustable length ("grows with the kid"), cheaper. Radiant 20 wins on warmth and weight; Kindercone wins on adjustability and wet-weather forgiveness.
- Big Agnes Little Red 20: The premium youth 20°F mummy with integrated pad sleeve. Little Red wins on the sleep-system design; Radiant wins on price.
- Kelty Kids' Callisto 30: 30°F synthetic at lower cost; Radiant 20 is the colder-weather, lighter upgrade.
Care
Wash with down-specific detergent; tumble dry low with tennis balls until fully lofted. Store uncompressed in the large storage sack. Never store wet.
Buying traps & CPSC recalls
- No CPSC recall found (2026-09-20 search).
- Trap: don't confuse with the discontinued Down Time 25 in old reviews — different bag, different fill.
- Trap: 20°F is a limit rating; kids sleep cold — treat as ~30°F comfort.
Additional voices
- No dedicated enthusiast reviews surfaced yet; REI's guarantee is the community's trust mechanism.
Spec gap-fill
- Fill-power, fill weights, dimensions, shoulder/hip/foot girths, shell denier: UNVERIFIED — confirm on rei.com.