NEMO - Disco 30 Sleeping Bag - Men's

Category: Sleeping Bags


My experience is with a NEMO Nocture 30 (an earlier model) but the Disco 30 and Nocture 30 are very similar bags. In summer, I found the bag very roomy and comfortable and would award 5 stars had my experience ended there. My issue was that it failed to keep me warm in the fall on three successive nights when outside temperatures were cold but not so cold as to freeze water in camp. I wore two pairs of clean and dry long johns, a long sleeve top plus thick fleece, thick wool socks and wool cap. I slept in a closed tent on an R4 insulated pad. I ate a high calorie meal before bed. I should have been warm. I contacted NEMO who basically says "your results may vary". Thus, I take away two stars as this bag is not nearly as warm as specified. I would recommend the bag if it were warm enough.


Why be constrained to a mummy bag? This Nemo Spoon bag is amazing, super comfortable makes camping much more pleasurable. Plus my beautiful girlfriend bought the Nemo Rave 30 Women's bag, and they zip together!


I recently purchased the Nemo Disco 30 sleeping bag. Out of the box, this bag is extremely light weight. It might be a little cold for a 20-30 degree night, but with some baselayer clothing it should be very comfortable down to these temperatures. The nylon material seemed very flimsy to me at first, but the more I laid in it and compared it to other bags this light, the more the material seemed to be durable enough for me. As far as the roomyness of the bag, it is very roomy for side sleepers. I am 6'-0" tall and 180 lbs. so I ordered the Tall bag for the added length. It fits me perfectly if I lay flat on my stomach with toes streched out. If I was any taller, it might seem uncomfortably short. Overall, the bag is good enough that I'm thinking of buying another.


Got this as a summer bag with a little more room to spread out. No longer focused on saving ounces, I thought I could spare a few grams to gain comfort. This bag is very roomy so I can always find a cool spot on hot nights. The pillow pocket is a dream - fits the Nemo pillow perfectly. No more will your pillow slide across your tent while you try to sleep. I was still a little warm sleeping in the 40's, but I'm sure the thermal hills helped a bit. Overall, this bad is a great summer winner!


Hard bag to get a hold of but mine finally showed up. Really comfortable bag, used it on a 10 day trip in Colorado camping at 11,000 ft near Vail. Thermal gills helped a little but not very noticeable. Bag is soft and lightweight. I wish the zipper near the foot box zipped down further. I use this for car camping so I was ok with a bag that's a little heavier. I used this bad again this past weekend doing some tubing in Wisconsin. Temps at night were around 55-65 and the bag was perfect.


This design is game changing for side and stomach sleepers! I’ve had it for about 6 months, through a fall, winter, and into spring in the southern appalachians. I sleep hot and on my side or stomach. The spoon shape is extremely comfortable and makes it easy to change position without twisting the bag all up. I’m 6ft tall, 210 lbs, and broad shouldered. The regular fits me perfectly and there is plenty of room in the shoulder area to move my arms around. I think the pillow sleeve is pretty useless for an actual pillow. The Nemo Fillo is an exact fit, but blown up I can’t fit my head in the hood. It would work great if you use a jacket or cloths as a pillow. I usually wear a beanie and put my arm under the pillow so the hood really works as an arm warmer for me anyway so it’s not a problem. I’ve used the 30 degree bag down to 20 degrees with a liner and 15 degree pad and stayed toasty warm. The extra space from the spoon shape does make the area around the knees lose heat, but I just shove my puffy down around my legs and it’s just as warm as any close fitting mummy bag. I did collect moisture on the foot from the condensation on my tent wall but the reinforced foot box kept the down from getting damp. The phone pocket was a perfect fit for the iPhone 6S and kept my battery from draining overnight. On nights in the 40’s with the liner I got warm and the vents dumped a little heat, but the width of the bag makes it drape really well and the collar is great for snuggling up so I just unzipped the bag and stuck my leg out when I started heating up. It loses some feathers, but I’ve never seen a down product that didn’t and it seems to be a normal amount. Be careful not to unzip the zippers too far or they will come off the track and it’s a pain to get them back together. I’m actually returning mine because I tried to pull both of my arms out without unzipping and popped a seam, but the fact that I’m getting the same one should be testament to how much I like this bag, and I don’t think durability is an issue if you treat the bag with care. I did have to buy a separate compression sack since it only comes with stuff sacks (two of them, why???), and I went with a waterproof e-vent because of the down. The bag compresses very well with the upgrade. I’ve highlighted problems I’ve run in to for reference here, but honestly it’s just getting to know the bag. It’s still the best bag I’ve ever used and I’m still giving it 5 Stars. Remember, I do sleep hot so keep that in mind with my temp references. Also, if you are a back sleeper there are probably better options for warmth and weight. For us side and stomach sleepers, though, it’s about the best thing on the market.


After using two warmths of a REI brand last year, I found I can't sleep in the mummy design. I just used this bag for three consecutive nights camping in Zion National Park in UT. The overnight temps were approximately low 40s (I think the first morning waking up naturally at 05:30 was mid 30s (based on the temp in my car while letting the engine warm up).


Light, comfortable, warm when needed, packs small.... A really nice bag. I should have paid a little more attention to the zipper side vs. the tent opening. Never dawned on me I would be moving in opposite directions. Guess I need a new tent.


I really like this shape of bag. I can't say for sure if the vents did anything but I did have them open and the bag half zipped and was perfectly warm. The only thing that sucks is the zipper gets zipped up on the fabric. My REI mummy bag has a stiff zipper block but I can't stand mummy bags. I wish this had that. Other then that it's great.


I'm a side and stomach sleeper, so after several years of struggling with a mummy bag I finally decided that there had to be a better option. I did some research and came across the Nemo bags that are designed for people who sleep like me. This bag is incredible! I'm 6'3", 200 lbs so I purchased the Long version and it works perfectly. Unlike my previous Marmot mummy bag (also a long) I have plenty of room to move around, roll over, sleep on my side with my legs bent or stretch them out and sleep on my stomach. I don't get tangled when I move so I'm not waking up constantly through the night. In fact I got one of the best night's sleep camping that I have had in years! The bag was super soft and comfortable and kept me very warm. Oh, and it's lighter than my previous bag as well which is always a good feature!


I've been sleeping in the same synthetic bag since middle school. I should have replaced it a decade ago, but figured even though it really didn't fit- it still kept me warm. This NEMO bag is incredible. Plenty of shoulder and knee room, which is important when you're a 46 regular suit size, as well as just the right amount of warmth. It probably only dipped into the low 50s at night on my first trip, but with the two chest vents open, I slept like a baby.


I used this bag over the weekend for the first time and it was awesome. I’m a big guy, 6’3’ 260, and a side sleeper and this bag is perfect for me. Note; I’m a hot sleeper and I was comfy through a chilly Montana night. If you’re a cold sleeper move up to the 15.


If you read other reviews you will see that is sleeps cold - is 30 the new 50? Suggest to go to check out the 15 instead. Also, the zip snags way too much. Often I give up in the middle of the night. I would love to love this bag - but NEMO won't allow it.


I bout this bag about 5 months ago and have spend between 20 and 30 nights using it camping or backpacking. It has kept me warm in temperatures as low as the high twenties, and the vents work great for warmer summer nights. Overall build quality is spectacular, and it fits into a 5 liter stuff sack which is great for backpacking.


This is an incredibly comfortable and warm bag. I love the hood which has the added advantage of cutting out the morning light. However... This bag (like most) has an ill defined bottom which can result in me twisting it around myself and the hood ending up in the wrong orientation. I have literally woken up completely twisted up, struggling to get out. I found that when the weather was warmer it made a great quilt, with me sleeping toasty on my Klymit thermal pad and this on top. Perfect. I only use it as a semi-mummynbag when the temps drop.


I bought this on sale last summer after consultation with store personnel (Ll of whom seemed to owned Nemo bags by the way). I started with the Riff 15 but was talked into the Disco 30 when I explained i needed a summer bag. As a side sleeper I love the shape and dimensions. I got the long and it’s perfect (I’m 6’1” and 215 lbs). A special comment on the Blanket Fold which is their solution to draft sealing the larger neck area in this non-mummy bag. Trying the bag in the store it kept falling on my face and I figured I’d hate it but in practice it’s awesome.


Loving this thing. Light weigt. Lots of leg and knee room.


I have a tendency to sleep on my side / stomach which makes traditional mummy bags uncomfortable. This bag gives me the room to toss and turn as I'm prone to due without feeling restricted. The gills are great for venting excess heat in the middle of the night, and I really like the tuckable collar to keep drafts out.


I bought this a while ago in anticipation for cold nights for extended backpacking. I preferred the blue and green colors so I purchased the “mens” version. I’m 5’9” and the long was perfect. It was never cold when the temps dropped to high 30s/low 40s in Yellowstone and the Rockies. Hands down amazing!


I am very pleased with my purchase I have always enjoyed Nemo’s products. This is by far one of my favorites I've had a mummy bag made by Outdoor Vitals for 10 years. It was great at the time but was just an okay experience. This bag by Nemo combines the best of both worlds the heat retention that a mummy bag offers. Yet it still has plenty of room for you to move around inside the bag. It has some great features as well. Definitely consider this as a potential if you are in the market for a new sleeping bag.


This is my first "new school" sleeping bag. I had always bought rectangular sleeping bags because the mummy bags made me feel cramped and almost claustrophobic. This bag is roomy, warm, and soft. And it compresses down a lot more than my old rectangular bags!


Everything looks good. But reading the tags attached to the bag, it indicates it comes with a "Compression Stuff Sack, cotton storage bag." It has the cotton storage bag, but have not found the 'Compression Stuff Sack." Curious as to where this compression stuff sack was, i reached down inside the bag, hoping it may be inside the bag, nothing found. Very disappointed. It is an item definetly needed when packing. The cotton bag for storage/in the garage, etc., is also a need and provided.


I’m a side sleeper, and turn over several times each night. Tried this out for the first time on 30 degree F night on a Thermarest Neoair Xtherm on an REI quarter dome 2 (which is mostly screen for the tent body). Perfect! I’m always cold, so I was happy that this combo was perfect all the way down to 30 - even with frost on the tent fly. Clever features like a pillow pocket and what I assume is a mobile phone pocket near the top of the main zipper make this a great, modern workhorse for me.


Bought this last spring and have used all winter. This is the best bag I’ve used. Been through a few zero bags and nothing is as comfortable as this. I am a side sleeper and this bag was a game changer. I have had this down to 15 at night with a blanket over it. Many nights in the low 20’s with just a T-shirt on. Warm light and very comfortable. I am buying another for my son.


Everything about this bag is great. Lightweight, warm, and a great design. I pulled the trigger on this after looking at bags for 3 years and when I bought it I couldn't believe I had spent that much money on a sleeping bag, but IT WAS WORTH IT.


I've been using an old REI down bag that was like 40 years old. It was bulky, heavy, but did a good job. However, it was not comfey to sleep in, very restricting, I had to upgrade. I went to REI tried out a few bags and loved how comfey the Nemo bag was. The shape allowed for more moving around in the bag. Used it camping this last weekend and it was night and day. Slept great, the bag kept great temp at night, allowed me to wiggle around and was comfey. Takes up about a similar space as a gallon milk jug, could go smaller if you really worked it. Great bag, I loved it.


This is the best sleeping bag I own. It does not make me feel claustrophobic. I was able to turn over and still keep the warmth inside. Huge bonus that it’s light weight and packs down into a medium compression sac.


I like what I see so far. Crawled in it, layed on my side with knees bent. A success, very comfortable.


I just bought this bag , long version and only had a chance to use it one weekend. I sleep cold and rotisserie sleep which is why I picked this bag. I'm 6 foot 220 lbs. I expected colder temps but only got to low 50's. It was to warm. That was a good thing. The other good thing is it compresses smaller than advertised.


The shape is everything I ever wanted. I'm a side sleeper of course and feel claustrophobic in normal bags. It's almost as good as sleeping in my own bed. I'm not sure I can tell the difference between the cooling slits, but that really wasn't a selling point for me...


I purchased this because the temperature rating, fill / materials, size, and pack weight and size seemed to make sense. It packs well, seems well made, and is light and has a couple nice features (like the pocket pillow). However, the sleeping bag is poorly designed and just doesn't make sense. First of all, the shape is all wrong. I get that it's not supposed to be a mummy bag, but there's no reason to have it be wide at feet, and then get narrower at hip level, only to bulge out again between hips and shoulders, and then narrow at shoulders. It doesn't fit the natural shape of the male body - fit, fat, or otherwise. Secondly, the zipper is poorly aligned - you have to completely open up the entire zipper to get in and out of bag. It fits like two separate layers of material - a bottom piece and top piece, not a sleeping bag. Finally, the top flap makes no sense and is just an annoying piece of material which interferes with your face when you try to sleep. To be clear, this isn't a cheaply made bag and I'm sure it would hold up well. It's just really poorly designed and goes out of its way to be uncomfortable and nonsensical.


Had it down to 35° and was plenty warm. The goofy little vent things worked better than expected. Plenty of room to move around. It is a nice improvement overy older bag; lighter, packs smaller, roomier, and better at keeping me warm.


A fantastic looking bag that shows it’s stuff when you are bundled up. There is a neck baffle to keep warm air in and cold air out but if you need just a touch of ventilation you can zip the vent slots open to a temp desired by you.


I got this for a last minute trip when looking for a new bag. Worked well at 30 degrees and packs small. Seems well constructed. The pillow pocket is irreplaceable. The storage bag is nice. I would highly recommend this bag.


I used my sleeping bag twice and feathers start to come off. I expected to be more durable than that. Sleeping bag appeared to have been used before albeit I purchased full price. I thought it was new.


Bought this bag 5 days ago for my yearly camping excursion up on the north shore of Minnesota. Bag is extremely warm and cozy. Good quality materials not much else to say. I mean it’s a sleeping bag. Cheers!


Used it for 6 day backpacking trip in Cascades. Got a little cool at night with some frost and the bag was just fine even with a breeze coming through the tent. I did use a liner which made it even warmer.


Like my knee & leg room! Purchased men's because I like the fill weight and distribution better and only one ounce more for long (giving more leg and shoulder room). Light, compact.

COMMENTS

chris

This bag doesn't have an "EN comfort" rating listed, however the women's version (Rave 30) has an EN comfort rating listed at 30.3 deg F. How does this bag compare?

This bag is temperature rated to 30 degrees and has an EN rating of 20.5 degrees.

BrianG

Can someone tell me in practical terms what size this thing packs down to? The stuff sack size of 17 x 9 seems giant, that can't be compressed, and I don't know what 6 liters looks like in the real world. Some dimensions would be fantastic.

​Fully compressed, this sleeping bag measures 11 x 7.5 inches,

Roadhawg

I'm 5'8", 210lb, 'active' side sleeper;move a lot during sleep and get hot. Is this bag a decent 3 season choice? I tent & sleep with a bag unzipped, open unless it's < 40 degrees. I am undecided about this bag as my first serious backpack bag.

Depending on where you will be backpacking, this makes a great three-season sleeping bag. The Disco is a good bag in that it provides more room for side sleepers.

VTXS

I've used this bag 4 nights and every time I wake up, my sweatpants are fully coated in feathers.  No visible tears.  Can this be normal, or leaking too much?  My wife bought the women's version and only gets a a few feathers.  Should I get a replacement?

Your bag should not be shedding an excessive amount of feathers. Please bring your Disco 30 to an REI location or give us a call at 1-800-426-4840 so we can discuss your options.

Jeff

What is the cotton storage bag that is attached to the storage bag used for (or how to use it)? 

The cotton storage bag is designed to store the sleeping bag for extended periods of time. Storing a down bag compressed in its stuff sack for long periods can damage the insulation. The link below will provide you with additional details on how to care for your bag.

Cheryl

is there a vent zipper for the foot box? The side zipper doesn't appear to go all the way down to the feet, and my feet run hot overnight, so I wan't to be able to cool them somehow.

Good question! This sleeping bag features a full length side zipper that has a two way slider pull. While this does not have foot box zipper, you'll still be able to vent very close to your feet.

Eric

Is it possible to see a picture of it in the smaller backpacking stuff sack? Maybe next to a nalgene for size reference?

​Additional images are unavailable for this sleeping bag. However, the stuff sack measures 17 x 9 inches for reference.

Smyln Zyrock

Which compresses smaller the Riff or the Disco? Are they the same size measurements and features except the fill is different? I'm trying to decide. All things considered what the difference between the two? Thanks

The Riff will compress to 5.3 liters and the Disco to 6 liters. There is a slight difference in the shell material and the Riff has a higher fill value than the Disco.

Madams

The regular bag is listed for 6', If im 6'1"-6'2" would I be able to make to regular size work? or would the long be recommended?

If you are over 6 feet tall, a long bag will allow you proper warmth and comfort in all sleeping positions.

Camino

 Does this bag come in women’s 

Yes, the NEMO Rave 30 is the women's equivalent.​

BikeTourer

Will the long fit someone who is 6'4"/210?

This bag can accommodate someone who is 6'4". Based on your height, we recommend the long sleeping bag.

oneboot

What is the difference between the Riff and The Disco? Riff uses 800 fill is only 1oz lighter. Why would one spend $100 more to get a bag that has the same size, weight, rating and features?

The higher fill rating in the NEMO Riff allows the bag to compress smaller than the Disco. Additionally, the Riff is narrower at the shoulders.

AKislandgirl

Do this bag have pad straps to keep the sleep pad in place?

​This sleeping bag does not have sleeping pad attachment loops.

Turtle Man

Differences between this and similar Nemo bags—the Nocturne 30 (which looks to be discontinued, but available in the Garage), and the Riff 30? The Disco is a Nocturne with added vent gills, and with higher-grade down (+2 oz.) than the Riff. Yes?

You are correct, the Disco is a Nocturne shell with gills for exterior access and venting. The Disco uses 650-fill Nikwax hydrophobic down insulation (800 fill in the Riff), which is also a difference that makes it 4 ounces heavier.

Pennsyhiker

Will this bag zip together with the women's Rave 30?

Yes, my wife and I just tried it at REI.. and it seemed like it would actually work pretty well. There are, however, two separate foot boxes because the zipper only extends about 70-80% of the way down.

Jared

For the Disco 30, regular size, the Nemo site lists the shoulder girth at 64". REI site lists the shoulder girth at 60"?

​Thank you for calling this to our attention. The shoulder girth is 66" for long and 64" for regular. We will have our website updated shortly.

w0nbx7

Is this Disco 30 Sleeping Bag considered 3-seasons?

​This is considered a 3 season bag.

HollysaFurNinja

What are the EN Temp Ratings for this bag?

​This bag has not been EN rated.

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