You got me thinking. I might be safer to just get the Nemo then. Realistically, I doubt I will be outdoors below -20C. At least with the Nemo, it’s pretty versatile
Thanks for the feedback. I’m leaning toward the NEMO -20°F now. A few people told me to go with a -40°F to be safe, but I’d like a bag I can actually use across different conditions. I just don’t want to make the mistake of choosing the wrong one, since this is basically a lifetime purchase, at least I hope.
I’m using the Tensor All-Season pad, which I believe is around an R-value of 5.5. Definitely could go higher
It’s been great so far. I don’t have other winter bags to compare it to at the moment, but it packs down surprisingly small and is fairly lightweight for a true winter bag. The hooded head design does a really good job of sealing in warmth, especially in colder temps, though I can see how it might not be for everyone, if you don’t like a more enclosed feel around your head, it could take some getting used to. Nemo’s warranty and customer support have also been solid. It took me a while to decide, but it ultimately came down to value, I found this on sale for about $300 less, which made the decision easy.
I like the Nemo sleeping bags that have the gills. You can open them when it's warmer and zip them up as the temperature drops. Works much better for me than just opening the side zipper, which I find let's too much heat out.
This. I hate mummy bags. I move too much in my sleep. My Nemo takes up a bit more space in my pack but it is so comfortable and a good night’s sleep, where I can fully roll around in my bag, is worth it. I will never go back to a mummy bag.
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