How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking
NEMO Pulse 20/30 Endless Promise Ultralight Backpacking Quilt
$549.95 – to $579.95
Built for the spec-conscious thru-hiker who's willing to make sacrifices in favor of swiftness, the NEMO Pulse 20/30°F Endless Promise Ultralight Backpacking Quilt places insulation where you need it.
- Elite quilt-style sleeping bag design scales back insulation to only where you need it
- Quilt-style sleeping bag design capitalizes on the insulating power of NEMO sleeping pads (not included)
- Insulated with RDS-certified, gold-infused 1,000-fill-power ExpeDRY down, which stays drier and dries faster than standard down
- Karo Step baffle construction prevents cold spots, keeps down evenly distributed, and weighs less than other methods
- Insulated, enclosed footbox traps heat and keeps feet warm overnight
- Included elastic straps can be used to securely attach the bag to a sleeping pad for either casual coverage or a snug seal from the cold (sleeping pad not included)
- Premium Cohaesive® hardware pairs with a plush collar baffle to further block drafts overnight
- Made with 100% recycled ripstop polyester with a PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) coating
- Pulse is part of the fully recyclable Endless Promise® collection and is designed to stay out of the landfill forever
- When its adventures are over, just send the Pulse back to NEMO—they'll handle the rest
- NEMO takes full responsibility for all Endless Promise products, from production to end of life, and designs them for total recyclability to stay out of the landfill
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty
Imported.
View all NEMO Backpacking Sleeping Bags| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Temperature Rating (F) | 20 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -7 degrees (C) |
| Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 2 oz. Long: 1 lb. 5 oz. |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Shell | 10-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with C0 durable water repellent (DWR) |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Water-Resistant Down | Yes |
| Fill | 1,000-fill duck down |
| Fill Weight | Regular: 12 ounces Long: 14 ounces |
| Lining | 10-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with C0 DWR |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Mummy |
| Fits Up To (in.) | Regular: 72 inches Long: 78 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular: 57 inches Long: 60 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | 57 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | Regular: 5.5 x 8 inches Long: 6.5 x 10 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | Regular: 5.5 liters Long: 7 liters |
| Compressed Volume | Regular: 2.3 liters Long: 3.1 liters |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) |
| Tested Comfort | 34 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Tested Lower Limit | 23 degrees (F) - ISO |
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Tristan
The 1000 FP is a real treat
8 months ago
I was anxiously waiting for NEMO to design a quilt light enough for ultralight adventures in the mountains. I used the Pulse for a week in the mountains in combination with the Tensor Elite pad. 330g of 1000 FP is a real treat and almost half the weight of their previous ultralight bag. Since it's a quilt, you won't find any zip but instead two straps that can close the bag pretty closely around you. Additionally, I was really pleasantly surprised with the toe box that looks reinforced and really traps heat well. I have been able to use the quilt as a blanket after my day– it's the perfect design for it :-)
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
Ramblin
North Carolina
One Quilt Quiver
8 months ago
Didn’t know I needed a quilt until I slept with the Pulse which has fundamentally changed how I sleep outside. I hate feeling confined and used to flop around like a fish in my sleeping bags which led to restless nights. Inevitably I would end up halfway out of my bag with it awkwardly draped over top of me and I would wake up exhausted from constantly adjusting throughout the night. But with the Pulse I’ve never slept better outside. The toe box keeps my feet nice and snug and I love how you can cinch the Pulse around your pad with the included straps. I’m a gear-geek and for me the 1000 fill down is out of this world — safe to say I’m officially a quilt convert!
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
Jules
The Best Sleep I've Ever Had
6 days ago
I was nervous trying a quilt for the first time as a cold sleeper but man, I'm never going back to a sleeping bag. As a side sleeper than tosses and turns, the pulse quilt let me move freely while keeping me super warm. I rarely even needed to wear my fleece or beanie while I was thru hiking on the PCT this summer. The lashing system is super handy for when you want insulation or you can leave it loose for hotter nights. The top cinch system was also so lovely for those colder nights I wanted to keep bundled up.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
Colorado Hiker
Colorado
Good Idea - Weak Execution
3 days ago
If you are an experienced ultralighter then you understand the compromises made with this quilt. If you are new to quilts this may not be the one. - 1000FP down is top of the line - 12 oz fill is decent for a 30-35 degree bag - 10D fabric - good for saving weight but fragile - Draft collar with cinch to reduce drafts at neck - Footbox is sewn short and invites ventilation So why only 3 stars? - The Karo step baffles. This saves a little weight over straight baffles but allows down to shift throughout the quilt. The quilt is one giant chamber. Down will migrate (to the sides where it won’t keep you warm) unless you routinely redistribute the down where you want it. - 20% more expensive compared to quilts with comparable total weight, fill weight, fabric, etc.
Height:5'10"
Weight:125–150 lbs.
No, I do not recommend this product
Jenjen
Another Winner
4 months ago
Nemo has hit another one out of the park! I finally had a chance to use my new Pulse quilt this past week in southern Utah. While temperatures were in the low 40's to 50's at night, I am a cold sleeper who will be cold if I even THINK I MIGHT get cold. The roomy foot box and generous girth sealed out all hints of a draft, and there were no cold spots that I could find. I find pad straps annoying in general and ended up not using the included straps, but I had no problems keeping the edges of the quilt comfortably sealed and tucked underneath my body. This is just a beautifully crafted product, and I look forward to more nights as summer approaches.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Coach Etho
Wonderful Initial Impression
5 months ago
I haven't taken the quilt on its maiden voyage yet but I can answer some questions that I know many have. First of all, it is NOT sewn through. They seem more like box baffles with a piece of fabric in the middle of the seams. That was a huge plus for me. When I pulled it out, I was a bit saddened that it looked like there wasn't enough down stuffing. After fluffing, the 1000 fill down did it's job. The pictures are accurate. It is that full. It easily looks like it would be comfortable down to 20 degrees. Nemo makes exceptional products and this one is towards the top of the list for me. I can't wait to actually try it out in Switzerland next week.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
Ramblin
Game Changer
8 months ago
Didn’t know I needed a quilt until I slept with the Pulse which fundamentally changed how I sleep outside. I hate feeling confined and used to flop around like a fish in my sleeping bags which led to restless nights. Inevitably I would end up halfway out of my bag with it awkwardly draped over top of me and I would wake up exhausted from constantly adjusting throughout the night. But with the Pulse I’ve never slept better outside. The toe box keeps my feet nice and snug and I love how you can cinch the Pulse around your pad with the included straps. I’m a gear-geek and for me the 1000 fill down is out of this world — safe to say I’m officially a quilt convert!
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on nemoequipment.com
CeeLo
Wisconsin
Solid Meh
2 weeks ago
A solid try from Nemo for entry into the quilt space, but it's got a lot of 'almost good enough' design/specs that add up to a subpar experience--that plus the price point led to me returning it. Get the magma quilt or one from many of the excellent cottage vendors for a better price/experience. The good: --nice initial loft height --warm shaped footbox --decent pad strap/attachment system --unique roll-top stuff sack+1000fp down means it packs down quite small The rest: --The major issue is the baffle design too easily allows down migration from the core/top baffles to the side ones, leading to huge loss of warmth after a couple hours. It's possible but pretty difficult/finicky to move the down back to the proper location, and no way to keep it there. This was starting to be an issue in the low 50s with wool hat/layers and an r3 pad. --no cinch or draft collar at the neck end--huge oversight on a 20/30 quilt --weird dramatic taper from shoulder to hip--if you're a taller, thin male it might be fine, but woe to you if you're short, female, or have hips. No way to fit the quilt to your body
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'4"
No, I do not recommend this product
beng
CA
Must have gotten a defect. Horrible
7 days ago
Came with almost no loft around body area, literally laid it out and it was flat. Looked through the fabric at backlight and it had no feathers there, all the feathers were in the foot box. No straps. No compression sack. Didn't take it on trail - immediate return, Yuck
No, I do not recommend this product
Joe
I’m glad I bought it!
4 months ago
I was skeptical about quilts, I wasn’t sure it would be warm enough and I was worried about drafts as I toss and turn through out the night. The straps do a really good job of keeping drafts to a minimum and I do slid off my sleeping pad anymore. I’m very happy I made the switch!
Yes , I recommend this product
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