Nemo Siren vs Tango Solo

[Lentamentalisk]

I'm looking to replace my 15+ year old sleeping bag with something a bit lighter and smaller. I've been eyeing the Nemo Tango Solo down comforter for weeks, because it looks like a great kit, particularly because I already have their matching insulated sleeping pad. But then I was looking at the specs of it vs. their other bags, and the Siren really jumped out. It has the same temperature rating, but weighs about 30% less (1lb 3oz vs 1lb 13oz) and packs down to half the size (3L vs 6L). It doesn't have a hood, but I could bring a hell of a lot of hats and balaclavas for that weight.

To complicate matters, I don't always go ultralight. When I go with my girlfriend we bring a more typical touring setup, and futzing with a sleepingbag all night is less desirable.

Do any of you have experience with either of these bags? I haven't been able to find a side by side comparison of the two, only individual reviews, all of which are positive.


http://www.nemoequipment.com/product/?p=Siren
http://www.nemoequipment.com/product/?p=Tango%20Solo

[vulpes_vulpes]

The siren looks like a good quilt. If you are leaning in that direction I would look here: http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/revelation/

Beyond that I have no personal experience with nemo sleeping gear.

[Lentamentalisk]

Thanks for the suggestion. You convinced me. I went ahead and got the Revelation with water proof panels, in 20deg, and an add on hood, all for the same cost as the Siren, and only 2-3oz added weight from the hood (and even then only needed in the colder months). I think I'll very much appreciate the added warmth of the 20deg bag, and be able to leave it ungathered  or only partially covering me in the warmer months.