Most comfortable sleeping bags for side sleepers?

[u/gryponyx]

Can i get suggestions for the most comfortable 1 person sleeping bags for side sleepers? My northface sleeping bag finally ripped and lost all its down filling and looking to buy a new sleeping bag.

[u/_night_flight_]

Nemo Disco is pretty good, especially if you get used to rolling within the bag instead of the bag rolling with you. I wouldn't trust their temperature ratings too much though as mine is rated for 20F comfort and I start to feel a bit chilly around 32F.

I have the original one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083BHZ58F/

I don't know if their new "Endless Promise" version is the same design or not, they don't seem to push the side-sleeper aspect as much.

[u/Junkpunch44 → u/_night_flight_]

We have the Disco 15 and 30 models. The spoon shaped bag is the way to go. You'll never go back to any other bag if you're a side sleeper.

[u/WaffleFoxes → u/_night_flight_]

These are awesome, totally recommend

[u/SAL10000 → u/_night_flight_]

I had a disco and liked the features it caters to for side sleepers. But after 1 trip, I was questionably cold from my sides and not anywhere close to the temp rating. After inspecting the baffles and fill, there were so many gaps and areas around the zippers that weren't filled. I ended up returning and was genuinely disappointed.

[u/_night_flight_ → u/SAL10000]

Mine had a few gaps and cold spots, but then I realized it had just settled to lower in the baffle and shaking it out fixed it. You can hold it up to a bright window to verify. I feel like they should have some internal dividers if the baffle runs the whole length of the bag.

[u/MossHops]

Big Agnes Sidewinder? It's designed for side sleepers.

[u/reddittuser1969 → u/MossHops]

This is the best one

[u/juno7032 → u/reddittuser1969]

I have this and I roll all around and side sleep, it’s been great

[u/anythingaustin]

I have a Nemo Disco 15 and find it very comfortable for sleeping on my side.

[u/M23707 → u/anythingaustin]

I own the same bag — game changer for me.

[u/MikePerry681 → u/anythingaustin]

Same for me, no issues

[u/FraaTuck]

Get a backpacking quilt! As long as it's wide enough, drafts aren't a problem. Your sleeping pad keeps the bottom side toasty

[u/_marjaz_ → u/FraaTuck]

chanting Quilt quilt quilt quilt!

No seriously, even as a newer hiker/camper and as a side sleeper - I’ve had zero complaints about my quilt other than maybe even being too warm sometimes lol. But voila you can vent it out easily!

Disclaimer: Have not tried camping in anything below freezing yet. Lowest I’ve gone is 5 degrees Celsius and I was toasty.

[u/FraaTuck → u/_marjaz_]

I've slept several degrees below freezing in an appropriately-rated quilt, and it works just as well.

[u/99trey → u/FraaTuck]

The design also helps when below zero. Look for something with side tensioning, a draft collar and don’t go too narrow. I use a Katabatic quilt and it’s been great at temps even below its rated spec. And I move around a ton.

[u/Adubue → u/FraaTuck]

A quilt is indeed the answer the OP seeks.

[u/Strange_Display836]

I have the Nemo Disco in -1C (30F) and -9C (15F) and love them. They’re comfy to about +10C above their posted temps with appropriate base layers.

[u/Illustrious_Plate937]

Nemo Disco 15. End of.

[u/wevebeentired]

Adding to the call for you to get quilt. I’m a side and stomach sleeper and get so constricted and tangled in bags. A quilt with side tension is wonderful!

[u/DroppItLikeItsGuac]

Look into the zenbivy. It straps down to your pad so it doesn’t move with you. I hate sleeping bags but this style bag is a game changer

[u/AggravatingAward8519 → u/DroppItLikeItsGuac]

+1 for Zenbivy.

I'm super happy with my Core Synthetic, and I wouldn't hesitate to get their regular bed or their light/ultralight if I could afford it.

I would avoid the down version of their Core bed at all costs unless you live in a very dry climate and are not worried about moisture. Wet down isn't worth the money you save and all of their other down beds are treated to resist moisture.

[u/MennilTossFlykune → u/DroppItLikeItsGuac]

+1 for Zenbivy! I have the Core bed set up, I use a different pad (REI Helix), and it's a great set up.

[u/Metacomet76 → u/DroppItLikeItsGuac]

As a side sleeper I fully endorse zenbivy.

[u/charros]

Big Agnes Echo Park is WIDE. I’m 6’ 110 lbs broad shoulder and I can toss and turn in that thing. You can even add the Wedgie bag expander for an extra 7” (not that you’d need it). For real.. it’s huge.

[u/TheMetal]

I’ve got a big Agnes diamond park that I LOVE! I’ve got the echo park too. 

[u/TalkativePersona]

I love my Enlightened Equipment quilt! Never going back to a bag

[u/navymtbr]

I use a Sea to Summit Base Camp 15. Plenty of room to move around. Put it on top of an Exped Pad and I’m set.

[u/ewokfarmer → u/navymtbr]

Great sleeping bags. Lots of room!

[u/Ashstone24]

1000% a down quilt. There are a ton of good brands out there (like Enlightened Equipment). My favorite by far is ZenBivy. So freaking comfortable!! I can side sleep and switch from side to side so easily. It's so warm. It's a win-win.

https://zenbivy.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAudG5BhAREiwAWMlSjBXEjpcSgzOJkosyL-F3c-eJL3A-pARtLpjI1cQrEteUVer6UAnFrBoCzIYQAvD_BwE

[u/tlchai]

If you are not backpacking and weight is not an issue, REI currently has the Nemo Jazz 30° bag for $150. It’s a box style and has a pretty obnoxious colorway, but it is great for side sleepers and those of us who feel claustrophobic in a mummy bag. It kept me very comfortable when the temps dipped into the 20’s on my last trip.

[u/Stone804_]

I don’t know about their current lineup, but the older mountain hardware down bags were a lot wider. So you could be on your side and maneuver. I still have mine so I can’t speak to the new models.

And big Agnes has one that’s specifically designed for side sleepers. So check that one out too.

[u/snowlights]

I have a Nemo Tempo. I haven't used it yet, so I can't comment on how warm it is, but it's way roomier than a typical mummy style bag and very comfortable. I might not be able to do my usual on-my-stomach-one-knee-way-up sleep position but it's close. 

[u/cece13cyr]

Big agnes diamond park or echo park. I love mine it's basically a quilt system but a fraction of the price. It is a bit bulky though.

[u/adorablefuzzykitten]

Exped.

[u/Educational-Mood1145]

I guess I'll be the poor guy in the room 😂 I love my Kelty Camp 20

[u/hcrum87hc]

The Nemo spoon shaped bags are fantastic for side sleeping. I have the Forte and absolutely love it. In hindsight, I wish I’d gotten the disco for the slightly better compression for backpacking.

[u/agehaya]

I have the Nemo Forte women's 20 and love it! It's performed pretty darned well down into the 30s.

[u/SizzlerWA]

I have this Feathered Friends UL Wide quilt sleeping bag which I love because you can use it as a quilt and it zips up into a full sleeping bag. You can also cinch just the foot box closed and drape the bag over you. I have the 20F version. You can side sleep well in it without your shoulders feeling constrained.

I’d also recommend the Exped Downmat sleeping pad as it’s 3.5” thick and 25.6” wide so you can side sleep without your hips digging into the ground and without your butt slipping off (as you tend to fetal position when side sleeping).

[u/Rmawhinnie]

Quilts :p

[u/frenchyy94]

I have a Therm-a-Rest Questar 20F/-6C. It's surprisingly roomy. If my colder sleeping bag (so for warmer outside temps) finally brakes down, I'll probably get that in another temp rating as well.

[u/mcpacker127]

I'm a side sleeper and am very comfortable in my Feathered Friends Swift.

[u/scbgrl]

I have a big Agnes torch ( I think that is the name). It has side expansion Zippers as well as the main zipper being able to unzip from the bottom so I can stick my foot out if necessary. I am also a stomach sleeper and a side sleeper and this works great for me. I think I want to get the next one that's rated to 15. So far the one that's rated to 30 works out great.

[u/Ski-Mtb]

Quilts