This feature-filled, comfortable synthetic bag could be a good choice for all your car camping needs.

However, the EN 13537 European Standard does not apply to down-filled sleeping bags with a fill weight of more than 800g; for those bags, you will have to rely on the manufacturer's experience and technical expertise, which is often more accurate! It has a unique shape that’s not quite rectangular and not quite mummy-shaped, so it retains warmth well but also gives you plenty of room to move, whether you sleep on your back, front or side. While synthetic insulation is less durable than down (it will pack down and lose insulative power when compressed repeatedly), it is also less expensive and more resistant to losing loft in wet or very humid conditions. I used a beanie when things got colder, and slept on a down jacket stuffed into the pillow pocket, adding a bit of extra warmth around my head. Because it has recycled polyester insulation, it will also keep you warmer than down if you happen to get wet.So, let me assure you, when temps dipped into the low 40s I zipped those Thermo Gills up, closed it all the way, and cinched the hood tight. All that said, most sleeping bags are not 100% true to their temperature ratings, so the Forte 35 does pretty well.

These small, specialty manufacturers source some of the best goose down, but their reluctance to give away free samples means that not many of their products end up in reviews. Sleeping bags do not generate heat; they only trap the heat we produce, so it is vital that you get into your bag when you are giving off warmth, don’t go to bed when you are cold, have a hot meal or a hot drink or do some brisk exercise to get you nicely warmed up. It retains the comfortable and spacious 'spoon' shape so it is still wider at the elbows and knees, meaning you can toss and turn as much as you want, without the bag restricting you. This is under the assumption that most users will opt for an aftermarket compression sack that is more effective at compression and potentially lighter weight.The Forte 35 nearly holds true to the 35 degree temperature rating, but it won’t overwhelm you with warmth. Although they're easy to overlook, these tiny pins are necessary for restarting a zipper if it gets misaligned.

The NEMO Forte 35 performed admirably — it allowed me to sleep on my side, back, stomach, and twisted up any-which-way. 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. Review Policy: We do not accept payments or gifts from brands and vendors, and strive to provide unbiased, independent advice. I’m one of those people that prefers a sleeping bag to blankets when I travel, and when I sleep in the outdoors, I’m looking for cozy. And the suite of recycled fabrics and material ensures an unbelievably blissful night’s sleep wherever you roam.Though we like the interesting shape of the Nemo bags, the insulation is not particularly lofty, and the other materials aren't exceptionally soft. The Forte’s specifications sheet shows that its lower limit is 31F, so I think naming it as a 35F bag is overly optimistic for many users.