I was trying it out again (at home) to figure a way to make the bottom stay up and realized the bottom is tight so if you pull it up over your waist it will stay up (sort of) , more so if you pull the draw cord tight. If you breathe out or bend etc., the cord will loosen. Still around camp, standing this would be a big plus. I took pictures today, but was wearing shorts, pants with a belt make it work even better if you pull it up over the belt. My right hand is pulling on the draw cord. It is actually easier to pull it up inside the bag, which is great since that keeps the outer layer which is more waterproof (I think) on the outside. I added just the picture of it pulled up on the inside, I think that is clear enough. It feels like it is still almost touching the ground but the picture shows otherwise. I tried doing this lying down like you might in a tent and was able to do it, but it might not be worth it if you are taking a quick trip out and back. How well this might work for others I am not sure, esp. since I got a long, and am only 5'9". Anyway this will be a plus is some situations where I can sit on a foam pad or chair, or stand, but the real plus for me will be having my arms free, and combing a coat with a sleeping bag for space, wt. etc. I can always turn in if I get too cold.
I took a picture of my other two sleeping bags, the Condor was long with extra filling for winter, but ended up taking too much space. I think it was rated for -20 when rating were for survival . The penguin is rated -10 (also for survival?). The loft looks similar, but the condor is much more, but pairing the Wren with a coat might work (I have taken a coat too when skiing). The Penguin might need a wash to restore its loft?
I am not only a cold sleeper, but if I wear myself out I find afterwards my body generates even less heat at rest.
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