How to Choose Sleeping Bags for Backpacking

Plan for 3 seasons of camping adventures with this NEMO sleeping bag. The Classic Spoon® shape is great for side sleepers. Its high-performance synthetic fill will keep you warm even when wet.
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| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Tested Lower Limit | 18 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Tested Comfort | 29 degrees (F) - ISO |
| Temperature Rating (F) | 20 degrees (F) |
| Temperature Rating (C) | -7 degrees (C) |
| Weight | Regular - Left Zip: 3 lbs. 5 oz. Regular Wide - Left Zip: 3 lbs. 10 oz. Long - Left Zip: 3 lbs. 9 oz. Long Wide: 3 lbs. 15 oz. |
| Shell | 20-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with C0 durable water repellent (DWR) |
| Zipper Location | Left |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Fill | Zerofiber 800 |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Lining | 20-denier 100% recycled polyester ripstop with C0 DWR |
| Sleeping Bag Shape | Semirectangular |
| Fits Up To (in.) | Regular - Left Zip: 72 inches Regular Wide - Left Zip: 72 inches Long - Left Zip: 78 inches Long Wide: 78 inches |
| Shoulder Girth (in.) | Regular - Left Zip: 62 inches Regular Wide - Left Zip: 70 inches Long - Left Zip: 64 inches Long Wide: 72 inches |
| Hip Girth (in.) | Regular - Left Zip: 57 inches Regular Wide - Left Zip: 64 inches Long - Left Zip: 58 inches Long Wide: 66 inches |
| Stuff Sack Size | Regular - Left Zip: 9.5 x 18 inches Regular Wide - Left Zip: 10.5 x 18 inches Long - Left Zip: 9.5 x 18 inches Long Wide: 10.5 x 18 inches |
| Stuff Sack Volume | 20.8 liters |
| Compressed Volume | Regular - Left Zip: 10.6 liters Regular Wide - Left Zip: 11.9 liters Long - Left Zip: 12.1 liters Long Wide: 12.4 liters |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Picked up the Men's Forte 20 in Regular Wide and it's been a great bag so far. Roomy without feeling bulky to sleep in, and warm. The fabric's smooth enough that moving around inside doesn't feel like a fight, which matters more than I expected. The spoon shape is exactly what I wanted as a side sleeper, and it gives you room to spread your knees out too. The thermo gills are a nice touch on warmer nights when you need to vent a little heat without unzipping the whole bag. The footbox gives your feet good room to move, though mine did run a bit colder than I'd like. One small detail I really appreciate: the storage bag is boxy instead of round, so it actually stacks on a shelf instead of rolling around everywhere. Liked it enough that I bought two more for the family.
I’ve tried standard mummy bags in the past, but the Spoon™ shape on the Disco makes a world of difference. Being able to actually shift around and sleep comfortably on my side without feeling trapped is huge. The Thermo Gill vents work great for temperature regulation when it’s not quite freezing out, and the draft collar keeps the chill out when the temp drops. It strikes a great balance between roominess, warmth, and packability. Plus, knowing it's fully recyclable and responsibly built makes it even better. Highly recommend if you value a good night's sleep in the outdoors!
Got the Forte 35 degree WIDE long sleeping bag and this thing is awesome. Perfect for summer camping. The older I get, I have less need for a super packable bag, more comfort and car camping these days. That being said, it is still a very packable bag. This bag delivers on comfort and room for days. I am 6’3” and have a little room to spare. The spoon shape, alongside the wide feature, is amazing for comfortable nights. I can finally sleep on my side and maneuver inside my bag. Also, the blanket fold collar is great. You can wrap it around your neck and seal yourself in, or you can tuck all the way in and place the collar into the mummy head of the bad and completely seal warmth in. I was so impressed with the style, I purchased a Disco 15 degree for the colder nights.
Warm sleeping bag! Definitely worth every dollar. Only downside is no inner pocket for cell phone. Besides that very comfortable and warm.
So far I've only done a pre-trip test, but I was impressed enough with the details that I'm pretty sure this is the best sleeping bag I've had. The shape allows for natural movement and none of that constricted feeling, while still saving some pack space and minimizing deadspace. The gills are well thought-out, as are the neck baffle and every other detail. I haven't bought a sleeping bag in a while, and I'm super impressed with this one and looking forward to logging some nights in it soon.
I purchased this bag in the regular wide 20F- I was really excited to see the wide version released as the regular width was just slightly too narrow for how I like to sleep. The wide version is absolutely perfect and I'm excited to use it while camping! I also purchased the wide long 35F to use as a summer bag and to have a bit more extra room when it's warm out.
Just bought this bag for a 5 day bikepacking trip. Low temps were in upper 40s and highs in the upper 80s. It was the perfect bag for me at these temperature ranges. I like that it packed small enough to mount to my handlebars. The zip vents were a nice feature that I didn't think I needed but used on a warmer evening. Happy camper.
I started using Nemo sleeping bags when I started backpacking in the mountains. These sleeping bags have great quality, and I can use them year around with the vents they have to help with temperature control. My family now uses them exclusively. This bag is very lightweight and fits me well. I am 6’2 250lbs
I have had an opportunity to use this bag a few times, I like it a lot. Very comfortable and roomy! The pack size is a little bigger than my down bag but its not a issue for car camping. If pack size is not an issue I would definitely recommend this bag.


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