Even better, the warmth doesn't come at the expense of space. I usually find narrow bags toastier because there's less space inside to heat, but in the wider Boreal, I can assume the fetal position without going cold. It's broader at the hips, allowing me to bring my knees up to my belly, but narrower at the shoulders and feet, where cold air tends to pool. I slept so warmly that for the first time, I took my husband's advice and put my wet wool socks and mittens inside the bag to dry during the night. The main drawbacks are its weight and bulk.
Specs are for women's size regular.
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