"Not just different. Better." That tester's observation sums up this 15-degree bag from Montbell, whose major tech innovation—spiraled baffles—made it the most comfortable and best-functioning bag we tested this year. Far from a gimmick, the spiral baffles drape more evenly over the body, creating a closer fit. And because the seams are sewn with elastic thread, the bag literally hugs the luxurious, top-shelf 800-fill down insulation to your body at rest, and expands by up to 20 percent when you move around. We could actually sit up and cross our legs inside it—a boon for restless sleepers. Another benefit of the diagonal construction is that the baffles are longer, meaning fewer seams to let heat out. All this in a tiny package: The gossamer-light 12-denier fabric and high-grade down make for a bag that packs to the size of a bread loaf. 2.3 lbs; montbell.us
Compressibility: 4.6 (out of 5)
Warmth-to-Weight: 4.5
$379
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Awesome bag%21 Make sure you get the SUPER Spiral%2C because the regular Spiral Down Hugger is quite constricting...the SUPER is light years more comfortable....you can definitely cross your legs and maneuver yourself to comfort in this crazy light bag.
Flag ThisMontbell makes great light bags but the regular size only accommodates people up to 5%2710%22. The vast majority of other manufacturers%27 regular size bags accommodate people up to 6%27. Thus%2C Montbell%27s bags are not as light as they appear %28apples to apples%29 and they work for fewer people. That%27s my biggest beef with them and why I won%27t buy one %28I%27m 5%2711%22%29.%0D%0A%0D%0A
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