NEMO
Forte Synthetic
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$259.95
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Overview
The NEMO Forte is the synthetic backpacking bag that launched NEMO's Endless Promise recycled collection, built on the signature Spoon shape for side sleepers with Thermo Gill vents for temperature control. The 20-degree model is a three-season bag with fully recycled fabrics and fill.
Specs
- Brand
- NEMO
- Weight
- 1950 g · 68.8 oz
- Temp rating
- 20°F / -7°C (manufacturer rating, not independently ISO 23537 / EN 13537 tested)
- Fill
- Zerofiber 800 100% recycled synthetic insulation
- Shape
- Spoon
- Fill Material Type
- Polyester
- Item Weight
- 1.95 kg
- Material
- Polyester, Synthetic
- Seasons
- 3 Seasons
- Shell material
- Polyester
- Fill Material — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
- Material Primary — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
- Season Rating — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
- Shape — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
- Shell Material — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
- Temperature Rating F — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
- Weight G — Source: retailer · checked 2026-08-16
Weight vs. category
125% heavier than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the sleeping bags & quilts in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 4.30 lb (1950 g)
- Lighter than 4% of 24 weighed · #23 lightest
- +111% vs the median 2.04 lb
- Price
- $219.95
- Cheaper than 76% of 29 priced · #7 cheapest
- -40% vs the median $364.00 · $3.20/oz (median $8.20/oz)
- Temperature rating
- 20 °F
- Lower than 43% of 47 rated
- median 20 °F
The lightest of the sleeping bags & quilts on record is Gossamer Gear Cumulus x Gossamer Gear Aerial 330 Sleeping Bag at 11.6 oz — 1621 g less for $179.05 more.
The cheapest is Sea to Summit Boab Synthetic Sleeping Bag at $124.00 — $95.95 less and 640 g lighter.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$259.95