The Nemo Forte's heavy-duty zippers withstand wear and extreme conditions. Ebony Roberts For Forbes Reliable Warmth And Comfort For side sleepers especially, the generous cut provides more room for your arms and knees. Don’t expect to be able to splay out with all extremities extended, but the roominess of the Disco 15 can be appreciated by everyone. I included it as a cost-conscious option. It’s a decent introductory level sleeping bag for the price. Personally, I would go with a lighter sleeping bag that costs more because I would rather carry more food than more sleeping bag weight.

Keep in mind that brands often offer multiple sizes in one bag. There will be short, regular, long, left zip, right zip, or a women’s version. Dead air space in a bag creates more air to warm up, creating a colder bag or at least one that requires more heating time. In some situations, extra space is beneficial.This bag uses vertical baffles, which aren’t the best for warmth but are best for moving around. Read more on sleeping bag and quilt baffle patterns in our Guide.

The main updates are the move to top-quality Primaloft insulation. Less insulation is used in this updated version, but it retains the same -7°C Comfort Limit. The inner and outer fabrics have also changed to reduce the overall weight without sacrificing warmth or durability. Based in New Hampshire, NEMO is a gear company that is known for making strides to reduce its environmental footprint. The brand has set a goal to cut its emissions intensity in half by 2030, like a handful of other brands. In an effort to accomplish that, NEMO introduced its new Endless Promise collection for 2023. It’s gear that’s designed to reduce resource consumption and keep gear out of landfills.

My Experience with the NEMO Forte Sleeping Bag

Both bags have some crucial design features overlapping, like their Classic spoon shape to keep you comfy in many sleeping positions. Also, they feature the same full-length double slider YKK zippers to improve the glide.

A good indicator of whether a company is prepared to stand behind their products is usually reflected in their warranty policy. Good news amigos: The Nemo Disco 15 is fully covered by a Nemo lifetime warranty. So, with this particular item, zero materials will be wasted in its manufacture – that means anything left after the cutting process will be reprocessed or repurposed. There’ll also be a commitment to circularity with it too and that means that if it gets damaged, Nemo will either seek to repair it or they’ll ensure it gets fully recycled when it has come to the end of its life (they’re currently working on establishing an extensive EU based recycling facility that should be up and running by 2024). I’m really looking forward to seeing how it continues to perform. And I feel good knowing that at the end of my bag’s life, it’ll be recycled into something useful. Baffles in a sleeping bag are sewn separations that keep the down in place to prevent it from bunching up. It is important to consider baffle size and placement in a down bag. After years of use, the feathers tend to migrate into clumps. A little care and proper maintenance can prevent this.Mountain Hardware has designed what they call a Performance Plus Mummy which fits close to help maintain thermal efficiency but also gives you a little more room. To help keep your feet warm, it has an anatomically cut footbed, which means it’s a 3-D shape instead of the ends just being sewn together. If you tend to overheat in your sleeping bag then this could be a good choice for you. Nemo is known for its gills, two zippered vents built into the outer shell layer that can be unzipped to help shed some warmth. Their bags also all have dual zipper sliders so you can vent your feet or legs without unzipping the entire bag. In my opinion, NEMO’s Forte experiment was a success. The Forte Endless Promise sleeping bag held up its end of the bargain, both for the environment and the consumer. And, improvement updates like the draft collar and gills are awesome. I honestly expected nothing less from a NEMO product. Extra features are what we consider to tip the scales between two similar products when making a difficult decision. With so many options on the market, the deciding factor when purchasing a new bag can be the difference between a static cinch cord instead of a bungee.