I think that any 11 year old that gets either bag should be very thankfull or is spoiled rotten when it comes to BP gear. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Hey can I be your 35 year kid too. I have had a few bags in my day. And own a WM Highlight and love it. However for my wife kids etc, I am leaning towards the MB UL down Hugger series when it come time to replace bags. For one they are less expesnive, and two they have some grow room in them (the foot box colapses via draw cord for extra warmth and less space to warm up) Plus I will have to say that they are a little bit more rugged and don't require as much care as a WM bag would need. I think with the down huggers it will drap just as welll as the WM because of the design of the bag and be a better fit and more versatal for an 11 year. Just my two cents YMMV