This is my 4th down bag from Western Mountaineering over the past 20 years. Their quality is unsurpassed, and worth the premium price they sell for. This is my new go-to bag for cold weather, yet not arctic or super high-altitude, use. My first trip got down to 4 degrees F, and I was comfortable in this bag, wearing a base layer and light fleece jacket and beanie. I got a long size so that I could keep a water bottle, camera, batteries, etc, in the foot box to prevent freezing. It's so roomy that I was able to comfortably wear a medium weight down jacket and down pants inside when it went sub-zero the next time out, so I will be able to use it in most winter conditions that I will encounter. Their zipper system is the best I have ever seen for preventing snags and smooth operation. The only thing I'd like to see added would be a small zipped pocket for glasses, headlamp, etc. The microfiber fabric resisted any frost/condensation soaking into the down and felt soft and comfortable.
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