I opened up the bag today and messed around with it quite a bit. 6' right zip Versalite, it is the new color as shown on the WM website. I'm 5-10ish and 190ish. I couldn't believe how fast and BIG it fluffed up. The 62" girth, to me was perfect. Enough room to move around in and to zip and unzip with no problem. I can cross my arms comfortably and not feel restricted. The hood cinches down perfect and the zipper refuses to snag. I've tried to lay in it everywhich way I could and don't feel uncomfortable (other than hot in my living room) at all. I can sit up in the bag with the hood on with no problems. It fit into the stuff sack fairly easily and could be compressed a good bit more if necessary (I have no need to though).

Like I said earlier, I'd never even had a chance to look at a WM bag. The "lite" shell on this bag seems to be as thick as the flooring on my Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 tent. I'm not worried at all about tearing it with normal use in a tent or shelter. I can't wait to try the thing out on the trail. I must say that I am very satisfied right now.

The two concerns I had (girth and fragile shell material) are no longer concerns for me. Maybe I'd be happier with a wider girth, but I think it would probably work against me in the end - - I get no "bellows" effect at all with this bag.

Thank all of ya'll for your help.

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