Only suitable for alpine climbing - Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine 15F/-9C Sleeping Bag

Let me start with the good. The bag is well designed and features high quality materials that I'm sure will stand up to many years of use (and abuse). The innovative dual zipper system seems like it would work well for climbers and the tongue flap design offers flexibility when venting. The bag also packs down quite well. Overall call me impressed.

Now for the bad. Its an EXTREMELY snug fit. I have other performance mummy bags, including the "regular" Mountain Hardware Phantom 0 bag, but those performance bags look down right roomy compared to this "Alpine" bag. I'm a fit 6'2" 180lbs with broad shoulders and while I could zip the bag closed, my arms had to be straight at my sides. i.e. I couldn't even fold them over my chest. I'm not looking for roomy, but I'm also not spending nights hanging off the side of a mountain where I can justify this tight of a fit.

To me the bag is built for exactly what it says - Alpine Climbing. If looking for a good 15* bag for backpacking or camping I would suggest looking at other more comfortable options. I'm not going to ding the rating of the bag because it is quite high quality, but be advised on its intended use and fit.