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Insulation Jacket for Lanky People

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PostedDec 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm

I have such trouble finding jackets long enough for my arms (and occasionally with necks thick enough) that I figured I'd BPL-blast and see if anyone had the same problem and was able to overcome it. My size for reference is below. I'd really like something in the MB ul down inner class of warmth, preferably down.

There aren't many options for people making "tall" performance-wear. I see that eddie bauer does. Any others?

I'm 6'3". I usually wear 17.5-18 neck sizes, 42 chests, and 37-38 sleeves. I'm a medium build, I just have lengthy appendages and a big neck. I usually wear Large sized jackets. I think I might have to swap to XL and hope they run thin.

Brett Peugh BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2011 at 1:29 pm

Some of the golite stuff is cut to an athletic build. I have many XXLs that wear like a XLT. Patagonia also has some longer arm lengths

Todd T BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2011 at 3:48 pm

I'm 6'5", about 195lb, and I've found a number of First Ascent garments that fit well. Large/Talls from most places are too short in the arms for me, but FA seems to get it right. I really like my Downlight Sweater and my Igniter Jacket. I don't have your thick neck, but these garments aren't tight around the neck. Might be worth a try.

Ryan Smith BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2011 at 4:20 pm

I have a Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket and it fits me perfectly. I'm 6'4" with a 37" sleeve and 17" neck. I wear an XL in that for reference.

Ryan

PostedDec 20, 2011 at 8:28 pm

I've found that Marmot, REI, some Patagonia and other items that come in XL-T fit me well, with 37" sleeves at 6'5", 450lb. Er, make that 245lb.

However, getting lowers, such as pants that have a 32 or 34 waist and an inseam greater than that? Very hard. Trolls rule the gearwaves, at least in terms of manufacturers that list 32" or 34" as their "long inseam". What, in Oompa Loompa Land?

Makes me want to kick their Geo Metros, but then all 40 of them would pile out of it.

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