I'm 5'9", 195 pounds and am looking at getting a Badger SMF or Badger Gore Windstopper bag. I always sleep in a tent (either a Cabelas Alaskan Guide or a Big Agnes Seedhouse 3SL). I'll be hunting in cold weather (to date I've never been out colder than 15 degrees) and will also use the bag for hiking in warmer weather. Weight is not an issue as long as it's under 3 pounds, but when looking at spending $400 on a bag, I want to make sure I get the right one. I thought about stepping up to the Antelope, but wasn't really sure I needed it for temperature and wasn't sure I wanted to give up the girth.

Is the Gore Windstopper worth the extra $80 or so dollars? I can't see anything on the internet to specifically justify it, it doesn't appear to be waterproof anymore than the "microfiber" shell is.

Please let me know your opinions on the subject. Also, please let me know if you think I should get a little bit narrower girth bag (simply for warmth - no worries about weight).

Thank ya'll,

NitroSteel