Side sleepers Rejoice with the spoon shaped Sleeping Bag from Nemo Equipment

The Nemo Disco Series offers ample room in the shoulder and leg areas

After spending 6 years in the Ranger Regiment, I know a thing or two about comfort. Or lack there of. We spent a lot of time moving through rugged terrain. Sleeping on the ground in sketchy locations with nothing more than a poncho liner for warmth. And a rucksack for a pillow. And eating those shitty MRE’s. Now that I’m a civilian, I developed the golden rules of camping. #1: Epic locations, #2: Comfortable sleep & #3: Excellent food. It comes as no surprise that these are the opposite of what we did in the military. Get these these rules right and I guarantee an enjoyable comfortable camping experience.

To ensure a comfortable nights sleep, getting off the ground and climbing into an un-confining sleeping bag are the major components of satisfying rule #2. A few years back I purchased a  ”spoon” shaped 30F Nocturne bag from Nemo Equipment. That’s why I looked to them for a warmer Disco 15F sleeping bag. To stay warmer in the cooler fall/spring camping seasons.

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With cooler temperatures here, a warmer bag is necessary to maintain a comfortable sleeping experience. Nemo Equipment offers several types of insulation in their line of bags. But I typically prefer natural down for its insulation properties and maximum compressibility. Utilizing 100% Responsibly sourced down and treating it with Nikwax allows you to have your cake and eat it too. The Nikwax treatment of the down feathers negates one of the only drawbacks to owning a down sleeping bag. And that’s clumping of the feathers when exposed to water or damp conditions.

NEMO Disco 15F Features:

• Spoon™ shape adds room at elbows and knees.Insulated with premium fluorocarbon-free, water-resistant
• Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™.
• 100% Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified down is traceable and ensures humane treatment throughout the supply chain.
• Waterproof/breathable footbox protects from tent condensation, keeping feet warm and dry.
• Blanket Fold™ external draft collar provides tucked-in comfort and temperature regulation. Thermo Gills™ allow you to vent body heat without letting cold drafts in.
• Integrated pillow pocket allows a jacket, extra clothes, or a Fillo™ to be stuffed into the sleeve opening for a handy pillow-on-the-go.
• Zip together with women’s Rave™.
• MSRP $279.95

Built for Side Sleepers

For myself and the vast majority of sleepers, laying on my side and stretching my legs are a nightly routine. Conventional mummy bags have never jived with my overly claustrophobic lower half. Often resulting in unzipping the bag to throw a leg out all while loosing the hard earned body heat from the cocoon. Nemos unique spoon shape affords more room to maneuver in the leg and shoulder region. Allowing me to roll from side to side without unzipping. To help regulate temperature, Nemo incorporates two simple yet effective features. Thermo Gills that act like vents when unzipped. Allowing some heat to escape without allowing an incoming draft. The Blanket Fold can either be tucked in to form a seal near the head opening of the bag. Or flipped out to allow an additional source of ventilation

A fall trip to Kentucky to compete in the Red Clay Rally saw overnight temperatures in the low 30’s. Although I sleep warmer than my bride and despite the forecast overnight temps, I was still concerned that a 15F bag would be too warm. But properly utilizing both the Thermo Gills and Blanket Fold, I was able to regulate the temperature in the bag. And sleep as comfortably as I ever have in freezing temperatures. I also found out that the Mens Disco bag can be zipper attached to the women’s Disco for nighttime shenanigans.

Final Thoughts:

One of my favorite features of the Disco is its compressibility. The down insulation just compacts to nothing. Paired with the Fillo King Pillow and you’ll have the ultimate set-up. If you’re a side sleeper like me, I recommend you take a hard look at the entire line of the Spoon shaped bags from Nemo Equipment. With several temperatures available and various types of insulation, I’m confident that Nemo has just the bag for you. Once you experience the difference a little extra leg and shoulder room make, the spoon bag will quickly become your favorite outdoor sleeping arrangement.