Gearnalysis

Marmot Wraptor Synthetic 30 vs. NEMO Tempo 35 (Endless Promise)

A close look at two sleeping bags buyers cross-shop. The Wraptor Synthetic 30 takes a modest overall edge, led by warmth, but the Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) has its own case.

Marmot
Wraptor Synthetic 30
78GearScore
Synthetic · Bag
wins 4 specs
NEMO
Tempo 35 (Endless Promise)
71GearScore
Synthetic · Bag
wins 2 specs
Marmot Wraptor Synthetic 30NEMO Tempo 35 (Endless Promise)
GearScore78✓71
Comfort rating36 °F✓44 °F
Weight2 lb 10.8 oz✓2 lb 14.0 oz
Warmth-to-weight2.8 /100g✓2.0 /100g
Packed size9.1 L8.5 L✓
Fill powern/sn/s
Price$199$170✓
FillSyntheticSynthetic
StyleBagBag
ShapeMummySemi-rectangular

Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Wraptor Synthetic 30 in blue, Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. A lower comfort rating in °F means a warmer bag, so the warmer bag takes that row. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full bag comparison. Prices are current MSRP.

Put the Marmot Wraptor Synthetic 30 next to the NEMO Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) and the trade-offs are clear. The Wraptor Synthetic 30 wins on warmth and low weight, and the Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) pushes back on packability and price.

The Wraptor Synthetic 30 is warmer (rated 36°F vs 44°F), 3 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. The Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) is more packable (8.5 L vs 9.1 L) and $29 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Wraptor Synthetic 30 leads 78 to 71.

Pick the Wraptor Synthetic 30 if you care most about warmth and low weight, which makes it the better call for colder nights and shoulder-season trips. Pick the Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) if packability and price matter more to you, or you are focused on saving space in your pack.

Common questions

Which is warmer?

The Marmot Wraptor Synthetic 30. It is warmer (rated 36°F vs 44°F) than the Tempo 35 (Endless Promise).

Which is lighter?

The Marmot Wraptor Synthetic 30. It is 3 oz lighter than the Tempo 35 (Endless Promise).

Which has the higher GearScore?

The Marmot Wraptor Synthetic 30, 78 to 71 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.

Wraptor Synthetic 30 or Tempo 35 (Endless Promise), which should you buy?

It depends on your priorities. Go with the Wraptor Synthetic 30 for warmth, or the Tempo 35 (Endless Promise) for packability. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.