Best for tramping and camping, year-round

Plusses: Very comfortable, great temperature regulation. 

Minuses: Heavy.

Features: This bag’s most distinctive features are zips down both sides and extended zip flaps that provide blanket-like coverage at the top. At the foot-end, there’s a zippered gusset that can be opened for more room. The bag is filled with water-resistant down.

Fit: For me the fit was perfect, with wriggle room in the chest and arms. It’s an efficient fit, with little wasted space. It’s only available in one size.

Comfort: Overall, it’s very comfortable. The zip-opening sides and ‘wings’ and expandable foot box provide a ton of versatility in a range of temperatures. The zips extend to a third of the bag’s length: longer zips would extend its comfort range but would increase weight.

In use: With 650 fill-power duck down, and extra zips and fabric, this bag is quite heavy and occupies more pack space than would a minimal bag. But to sleep in, it’s deluxe, with either blanket-style sleeping or with everything zipped up. The thick, adjustable hood and neck muff combine to seal you in, and the no-catch zip sliders are nice details. 

Value: For the features and warmth of this bag, it’s great value.

Verdict: If you want one bag for tramping that can be used year-round and that won’t break the bank, this could be it. It’s ideal for shorter trips in a range of conditions, but its weight and bulk make it less desirable for extended mountain journeys.