This will cost at least £200 more and will take around eight weeks to arrive, but it will be cut to you like a suit, which is good because it’s essential that it fits well.
Imagine a sleeping bag with arms and legs, the thicker the better. Filled with goose down, it keeps the penetrating cold out. You can pick one up off a shelf for around £800-900 ( The North Face does a good one), or you can pay extra for a bespoke suit. This will cost at least £200 more and will take around eight weeks to arrive, but it will be cut to you like a suit, which is good because it’s essential that it fits well. Wearing a down suit makes you look like the Michelin Man – but it’s the single most important garment for summiting Everest.