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Looking for a down jacket for my 6’4″ 240# son
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Jun 1, 2014 at 8:12 am #1317442
My son is moving to Cleveland to start his graduate program at the Institute of Music in a few months, and I'm trying to find him a good deal on a down jacket. Not really looking for a technical jacket, although it would be nice if he could use it when he backpacks too. Any suggestions? I have found this,
but don't know if it will be long enough in the arms.
Jun 1, 2014 at 8:43 am #2107700Robert, take a look at MontBell's line. I'm 6'4 200 lb 36.5 in sleeves and its down jackets are long enough for me in the arms. Some come in XXL as well.
Jun 1, 2014 at 9:04 am #2107709Would you recommend a XXL for him?
Jun 1, 2014 at 9:33 am #2107721Robert, I'm 6'5", 220 pounds, and I wear xxl in just about any technical clothing (Patagonia, Montbell, Arc'teryx, etc.). Also, in regards to Montbell, their xxl is usually only offered in one color per model (most of the time it's black). Hope that's of some help. Good luck.
Jun 1, 2014 at 10:20 am #2107732Agree on Montbell. Quality product that should fit him. Not crazy expensive either.
Ryan
Jun 1, 2014 at 11:47 am #2107753Here's an OR Virtuoso on sale for $120:
Outdoor Research has excellent warranties and, although 19 oz is a little heavy for BPL standards, it would definitely work.
Oops, just realized that one doesn't have a hood.
Jun 1, 2014 at 6:38 pm #2107883Robert – I would recommend an XXL if you choose MontBell.
Richard
Jun 1, 2014 at 6:48 pm #2107887Get him a Uniqlo parka in XXL. Hooded and around 10 oz. They are $69 right now and often drop to $50-$60 if you can wait a bit. It isn't a heavy jacket but perfect for around town/backpacking in my experience.
I speak college student as I just graduated. Montbell products may be great but not worth 3-4 times the price IMO.
Jun 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm #2108488It seems that his problem is that his arms are 37" long, maybe a bit longer. I doubt that many XL Jackets are that long. We are going to try some on in person first and see what we find!!!
Jun 3, 2014 at 2:51 pm #2108492Patagonia's jackets have long arms. Not very affordable, however.
Jun 3, 2014 at 3:17 pm #2108499Eddie Bauer First Ascent makes tall sizes. I have an XL tall one and they fit my 37 sleeves well. Its a little big in the body for me, but at 240#, it should fit him well.
The Backcountry Hadron jackets are a good lightweight option too. They are not sized tall but have very long arms nonetheless. They are a bit slimmer in the body.
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:54 pm #2108532He picked up a Patagonia Down Sweater today from the local REI. The XL fit him and he got it for $119 on sale. Seemed like a good deal!
Thanks for all the suggestions and offers!!!!!!
Jun 4, 2014 at 5:26 am #2108694+1 on the eddie bauer jackets.
They make several models in XL Tall and XXL Tall, though XL Tall is the most common.
Currently, they have their First Ascent Downlight jacket for $219 (XLT, XXLT) and their Duradown jacket for $269 (XLT, XXLT).
If you look around a bit, you should be able to find good discounts on Eddie Bauer stuff. There is a warehouse store here in Columbus, OH that sells all First Ascent clothing for 50% off and all tents/sleeping bags for 30% off. Add in discounts from Eddie Bauer Friends program and additional 25% off sales and you can get those jackets for super cheap.
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