Tempo Men's Synthetic Sleeping Bag (35F, Long)

I have a Nemo Tempo 35 that I use for car camping and sometimes paddling. Super comfortable shape, and l do find its comfort rating of 40f to be in the ballpark. If forecast is for below 40f, I bring a different bag or plan to wear a puffy or fleece.

Just be aware of that shoulder girth spec — for the regular version, Tempo has a few more inches and may be a bit more comfortable if you’re a side / active sleeper. If the shoulder spec isn’t a concern the Forte seems like a nice bag at that price. I have an older version of the Tempo and really love Nemo’s spoon shape.

I have a Nemo in 35 and 20 and backpack in the Rocky mountains. If I had to pick one, I'd buy the 20. I do love the light with 35 when I can get away with it, but I'm often not brave enough to take it, even in the summer.

FWIW I camp 3 seasons in CO at high elevation with a Tempo 35. Have had nights in the mid 20s in fall and still slept great. IMO the 20 would be bulky and hot... but the campfire bourbons definitely helped keep me warm as well 😉

As a warm sleeper I would absolutely die in a 15 degree bag if it's 30+ out. I would have to fully unzip it and then struggle to regulate temperature all night. The Nemo gills help a little but they do not help enough if you're a warm sleeper and it's 15 degrees over your bag rating. I have a Nemo 35 degree bag that I use and I've never been cold in it even though the comfort rating is 40. If it's 50+ degrees out it gets too hot. 35-50 is definitely the sweet spot for it. Personally, as long as you're not in dangerously cold conditions, I'd always go with a warmer bag and wear extra layers to bed or have a backup quilt to throw over it in case it actually gets too cold. I've had way more camping nights ruined from having a bag that's too hot than one that's too cold. You can always add layers but once you have to fully unzip your bag because it's too hot you're in a tricky place with temperature regulation for the night. If you're a hot sleeper do not buy a 15 degree bag if you're basically only camping above 30 degrees. I would be looking at a 35 and then also buying a cheap synthetic camp blanket as an extra layer when needed or an only layer for nights that are 50+

The forte is my favorite sleeping bag I’ve ever owned. Lots of nice details. Pillow holder, draft stopper, vent sections, phone/light pocket. And the spoon shape makes it so comfortable. I’m sure the tempo has a lot of the same, but the extra weight for 1 degree is definitely not worth it.