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Inside the sleeping bag, the lightweight Primaloft RISE synthetic fill provides good insulation and is very compressible. The NEMO Forte 35 performed admirably — it allowed me to sleep on my side, back, stomach, and twisted up any-which-way.
Estimating warmth is trickier for sleeping bags with synthetic insulation because of the variety of proprietary materials, and it makes a comparison between manufacturers nearly impossible. This Forte sleeping bag is suitable for three-season use, meaning that in most environments, you can comfortably sleep in it from spring through fall. I took the NEMO Fillo backpacking pillow on this trip, and while it was better than other air pillows I’ve tried, in the end I didn’t use it.Here’s a middle-of-the-night picture where you can see that even the heavier, less silky (black) fabric covering the draft tube gets stuck in the zipper. The Western Mountaineering MegaLite is our favorite backpacking sleeping bag because it performs exceptionally in every way.
The task can be a lot harder outdoors when you're at the mercy of Mother Nature and zipped inside an ill-fitting tube. The highly successful Nemo Forte 35 Sleeping Bag has been updated for 2023 with new insulation and fabrics. That same zipper provides ample venting options and the flexibility to share it as a quilt with a partner during an ultralight bivouac.Designed for the fast-moving outdoor enthusiast, the Forte Men's 20° is easily packable but doesn't compromise on comfort or technical features. Nemo has kept the innovative Thermo Gills which are shown by the 2 slits down the centre of the bag. Though the peculiar details of the testing protocols may arbitrarily favor certain designs while offering limited information on warmth under real-world conditions, the EN ratings seem to be more accurate than the manufacturer-advertised temperature ratings of the past.