NEMO - Disco 30

Wow. Beautiful and easy to digest chart. Just picked up a disco 30 for my set up. Much more comfy and pack able than my old synthetic mummy bag. Love the wiggle room

Disco is a 30 degree bag, the riff is a 15 degree version. I am 6'2" 250lbs and I have both in long and they are amazing.

My kids backpack with Nemo Disco 30. It is regularly in the low 40s where we go so it seemed like a balance of cost, weight and durability. Something that was easily washed was a must. When I was I teen I carried a 6lb Slumberjack and didn't care, so they should be fine with half that much!

The 30 is the -1C right? Slept in that in -3C naked and was perfectly comfortable. Sure you had a pad that was warm enough?

You will likely be fine in a sleeping bag rated to 30 degrees (that means comfortable down to about 40. I know this doesn't make sense, but it's true). I'd go with down insulation unless you are certain you are going to be in a continually wet area (I doubt this considering your job, but what do I know?) Down compacts more, is lighter, warmer by weight, etc. I own 4 sleeping bags, and only take the synthetic when I'm heading into the rain. Think: Olympic National Park coastline in shoulder seasons. I'd look at: * Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 30 * Kelty Cosmic 20 * REI Magma 30 * Big Agnes Torchlight 20 * Nemo Disco 30 * Thermarest Parsec 32 * Sea to Summit Trek 30 Those range from $150 to $300. A synthetic bag of course will work and save you money, just not as versatile, won't compress as well, and will be heavier. If you go synthetic, I'd look at the Mountain Hardwear Lamina 30. See my other post on Pro Deals, and signing up with [Expert Voice](https://www.expertvoice.com/). I cannot recommend this enough. Foam pads (I presume you mean closed cell - no air) are durable as can be, but they are not compact at all. Not very comfortable either. But they are cheap and almost indestructible.

I researched for similar needs (seve gearlab site for comparative sleeping bag reviews). I decided on a Nemo Disco 30, on sale now at Amazon $196 (US). Hydrophobic down, roomy for side sleepers, under 2.5 lbs, has ventilating zippered gills for higher temp venting. Lifetime warranty. Also considered RAB neutrino 400. These are also down bags. Synthetic fill better in wet conditions at penalty of heavier and will not compress as small.

The Nemo Disco 30 and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Venture Large give me plenty of comfort and space to sleep on my side.

I love my disco. The shape is soooo much better than a mummy shape

Nemo Disco is the way to go.

I have a disco and its pretty good used it like a quilt so often I ended up going for a quilt, Specifically a zenbivy, its also good, I set it up with one side fixed to the sheet and the other mostly free. Like sleeping in a bed.

I can confirm that the nemo disco is down, reasonably light and compact, and zips together. I can also confirm that you don't have a whole hell of a lot of room in the combined bag, and if you're a twitchy sleeper - I am - the person sharing the zipped together bag will probably regret that choice before morning.

NEMO Disco or quilt. Edit: I mean, yes the Disco is a mummy-style bag, but iif the mummy bags you've tried up until now aren't working for you, it might be because they don't fit rather than the type of bag they are. Guessing you might like it if you tried it. I toss and turn too, and this is the most comfortable bag I've ever owned.

Buy a second bag of the same model and brand . ZIP them together and make a single into a double bag. It’s a game changer!

Lifelong backpacker and Camp Lead here: - REI Flash 55 tent - Big Agnes Rapide sleeping pad - Nemo Disco or Forte bag (Disco is my pref) - get any 2P backpacking tent out of your local store's re/supply

I used a nemo disco for a while and it was ok. Now I use a zenbivy quilt and won't go back to a bag.

That's surprising, the disco has plenty of tossing around room. I would definitely suggest switching to a quilt and comfy thermals.

Nemo disco

Correct. Disco and Riff both come in 30*F and 15*F. But the riff uses 800fp down and the disco uses 650fp down so the riff is their ‘ultralight’ version it’s a bit narrower and lighter weight.

Also a side sleeper who tosses and turns all night. I love the Nemo Disco and now have 2, a 15 and a 30 in down. I use at least a 3” thick pad. I rarely use the hood part of the mummy and it’s been fantastic.

I was also going to suggest the Nemo Discos, you beat me to it lol. I'm pretty sure most manufacturers make it *possible* to connect their mens/womens bags with the opposite-side zipper just on account of using the same zippers, but Nemo are the only ones I recall advertising it as a feature. It would certainly be a good place to start.

I have the Nemo Disco and love that thing. I am 5'9 and 200lb and toss like fish on a hook at night..lol. I do strictly car camping and wanted something lighter than my old Teton sleeping bag without much restrictions. After reading many reviews, I opted for the Nemo.

I’ve got a nemo bag goes down to -9c Nice bag 600 fill down so jt compresses well, and good for side sleepers, I think it’s called the disco. They have a similar one with 800 fill so it’s even lighter and more compact as well

Ya it’s a nice bag. Had it for a few seasons now down to about freezing and I get through the night fine

I’ve never had an issue with it at zero. I haven’t taken it down to lowest levels of the rating. I also have a r4.5 sleeping pad, I sleep in smart wool top and bottom and use a sleeping bag liner. The liner I’ve always used simply because it’s easy to clean and keeps my bag from getting dirty.

Smart. Anyway In general I do believe the Nemo is a bit cooler than some because of the shape which means more air space. I guess it's the downside of allowing comfortable side sleeping.

Love my Nemo Disco!

I have the disco as well and I love it. I use the Nemo Jazz for car camping and the disco for backpacking

Thank you! Originally I had ordered a cheap sleeping bag off Amazon, but then I got to thinking that they might be called in Algonquin. So I ordered the disco. It was on sale at MEC. I like it because it's a little bit wider than the mummy ones. It's worth the investment to me to be warm!!!!!

OH MY GOD I went on my first every camping trip to Algonquin this weekend and the Nemo Disco SAVED MY LIFE!!!! It poured rain for 14 hours straight :(:(:(:(:(:( But the sleeping bag kept me warm thank GOD. It was my saving graces TBH. My tent was leaking a bit so the bag got a bit wet but still kept me warm. Pulled it over my head and snuggled in. This weekend was a very serious initiation. It can't get any worse than the deluge we experienced lol.

I see Nemo has been mentioned a lot, which is what I came here to suggest for a sleeping bag with a Klymit sleep pad. We do a lot of tent camping each summer. Some pack in, some drive in, some canoe in, but always in a tent and always on the ground. As we’ve aged I have been concerned we wouldn’t be able to continue sleeping on the ground, but the Klymit has never let us down. We’ve had our pads for over 11 years and only this year did we finally “upgrade” to the wider version. For sleeping bags, the Nemo spoon, down filled was our choice. Lightweight and has been excellent for MN camping. Good luck!

I’ll second the cut of the Nemo “spoon” bags—way more comfortable than a mummy. I’ve also found that looking for mummy bags with a wider shoulder girth helps (I’m not too big, but I’m a side sleeper and I toss and turn). For example, I bought a 10F down bag from Feathered Friends with a 64” shoulder measurement and that made a huge difference. What’s the range of overnight temps you’re sleeping in, and what are typical temps during the time of year when you camp most frequently? What’s the R-value of your sleeping pad? What are you wearing for sleep clothing, and are you wearing a hat? What’s your budget? You can potentially cut some cost and weight by going with a 15F or 20F bag, but that depends on the rest of your sleep system. If you’re already using an insulated sleeping pad and are still cold, a lighter bag might not be an option. If you don’t use an insulated sleeping pad, though, that’s an upgrade you can make that’ll help with warmth. Ditto for thinking about what you’re wearing to bed. My apologies if this is all stuff you’ve already considered, but having a little more info might help others make recommendations here.

Quilts, semi rectangular bags (Sea to Summit Trek and Ascent Down) or the Big Agnes Sidewinder series are what you want. The Nemo Spoon series of down bags are also quite roomy. I sleep on my side. I use Hammock Gear Econ Borrows most of the time and I have a Marmot Col -20F bag for anything 20F and below.

Also a side sleeper and I have been a fan of the Nemo spoon bags

I’m a stomach/side sleeper and love my Zenbivy quilt+sheet and their matching pillow system, but it’s quite an investment for a casual camper. I’d recommend looking for a cheaper quilt or even a rectangular sleeping bag on Amazon or Decathlon if you’re not looking to spend a lot. I was really unhappy with my spoon shaped Nemo sleeping bag. Even though it’s wider than a traditional mummy bag, it was still restrictive. There are a lot of other spendy quilt brands out there and most have already been reviewed on r/ultralight.

I like the spoon shape of the Nemo bags. And, I’m currently using a wide deluxe pad from Big Agnes.

Which 2 in 1 are you referring to? The ones that come to mind would exceed your budget, but examples help.  What temperature are you expecting at night?  Mainly, I would suggest finding an insulated sleeping pad with a stated R-value. Depending on how cold it will be, the R-value changes (higher R for colder temperatures). For sleeping bag, add at least 10°C, so for example, if you expect overnight temperatures around 5°C, find a bag rated for -5°C.  I have a Nemo Quasar insulated pad in the double width (I move a lot), and a Nemo sleeping bag (in their "spoon" style because I can't sleep in a mummy style bag). 

I vote for Nemo bags. I have 2 and love them. Perfect for side sleeping.

Nemo for sure

Spoon shape is great, arm zippers in the boost just seem drafty.

Check backcountry and steapncheap. I got 2 500$ Nemo bags for 200$ a couple years ago.

Nemo sleeping bag with REI 2.5 self inflating sleeping pad works for me.

Never tried a quilt, but as a fellow side sleeper I LOVE my Nemo sleeping bag. Can't believe I ever tried to use a mummy bag.

Love my Nemo down bag. Love.

I have a Nemo down sleeping bag. It’s a mummy but the shape is roomier so I can flip around onto my side or stomach. There are “gills” in case you need to cool down a bit. Hood is very puffy. I’ve used it in autumn (Ontario) with thermal liner when outside temp was just above freezing and I was warm and slept great. Also used it in the Maritimes in summer (strong cool winds and heavy rain) and it was fab too. The bag is very cosy and I really love it.

Budget is a factor, as well as intended use (backpacking vs ultralight speed hiking) Down will be lighter (and more expensive) than synthetic fill I have a Nemo bag and a few different thermarest pads depending on the season I also have a couple Big Agnes (they are great for bigger people) bags, but they do not have any fill on the bottom, instead they rely on the sleeping pad. There's a whole interesting theory about this design if you care to research it! You can talk to the folks at Hiker Direct and they are big supporters of scouting. We've got folks that have really good luck with Nemo, Kelty, Hyke and Byke (online sales only), and some others, too. GearLabs reviews is pretty thorough if you want to really dive into the numbers and test process before you buy.

I want a rumpl down blanket! It looks like a lifetime buy. I have a Nemo sleeping bag. Light and great quality. Recently I have been seeing great things coming from them. Pricey though. My Pendleton’s would agree with using wool. I prefer white fuel stoves and lanterns. Coleman of course.

Nemo bags are extra roomy yet pack down tiny. Love mine wouldn’t use anything else

We use nemo sleeping bags. They have male/female mummy bags with zippers on opposite sides. They can be used solo or in tandem. Other commenters are right, when cold it’s much more cozy to use them solo without the gap between shoulders

Nemo sleeping bags are designed to zip together, highly recommend. I like having the option to conjoin if it’s cold out, but sometimes like to unzip in the middle of the night and have my own space

I had the same problem. Bought a Nemo something which had a wide center. It helped but I still couldn’t sleep. I switched to a quilt that strapped around a pad (enlightened equipment I think) and it is an absolute game changer. Super roomy and very warm. I mean I still don’t sleep but it is no longer because of the sleeping bag.

I have a Nemo bag and pad and have been quite happy with them both. Particularly if you're a side sleeper or otherwise restless, the Nemo spoon-shaped bags are great. They're not the lightest but they're light enough if you need that comfort. I suggest adding the Big Agnes Rapide to your list of potential pads.

I agree that quilts are probably one of the strongest directions here. If you can stand sleeping bags then lots of Nemo bags have a spoon shape that really lets your shift your legs around which as a side sleeper I really liked.

Go to REI, invest your money on a good Nemo brand sleeping bag. You’ll be thankful for many many years and if anything happens to it you can return exchange at REI for years. If you haven’t already sign up for a REI co op membership and get your % back on your purchase.

My order of preference, without prying more info out of you would be: 1. Magma 2. Radiant 3. Nemo … anyone giving you numbers after the name of the bag is guessing because you never mentioned what temperature rating you need and what geography we are talking about. In terms of r-rating we would need to know what mattress pad you are shlepping too…